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Back to SearchCharismatic Chaos vs the Spirit of Peace
Many non-Orthodox churches are appealing to emotion by using charismatic forms and expressions. What's the Orthodox view of things like speaking in tongues, faith healing, and prophetic words of know…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why People Leave the Orthodox Church (and What to Do About It)
Even with the increased number of people entering the Orthodox Church, some individuals abandon the faith. What are the reasons people consider leaving, and how can we respond?
Published on 5 months ago
Why We Don't Accept Cremation
Orthodox Christianity does not permit the cremation of Orthodox believers. Why is the burning of the bodies of departed Orthodox Christians wrong? Fr. Tom examines this practice from a scriptural and…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
The Mysterious, Misinformed Mahdi
Egyptian-American Abdullah Hashem claims that he has been sent by God as the Advocate (parakletos) [Holy Spirit?] promised by Jesus. What should Orthodox Christians make of these false claims? Let’s …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Evaluating the Western Salvation Wars
Are Protestant and Roman Catholic thinkers inching toward Orthodox Christianity? Fr Thomas is joined by special guest, Joshua Sherman, as they address the proposals made in the book, Beyond the Salva…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Resurrection?
The Resurrection of Christ is the central doctrine of the Christian faith. What happens if you get it wrong?
Published on 6 months ago
Orthodox Reflections on the Roman Papacy and Francis's Pontificate
Fr. Tom offers a reflection on the Pope's recent passing, and on the office of the papacy from an Orthodox perspective.
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Did God Die on the Cross?
What happened on the cross, and after Jesus died on the cross? What do we know about the period of time between the crucifixion and the resurrection? Fr. Tom will discuss these questions in preparati…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Is the Eucharist a Sacrifice?
Some Protestants say that the offering of sacrifices ceased at the cross. Others say that Jesus is sacrificed again and again. What's the truth about the Eucharist and sacrifice?
Published on 7 months ago
Is the Use of English in Liturgy Xenophobic?
A recent essay suggested that the evolution to English as the prevailing Liturgical language in Orthodox parishes in America, "intentionally or accidentally, contributed to xenophobia" in the United …
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago