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An Introduction to Christian Mysticism
Christian mysticism has long since been embraced by the Eastern Church, demonstrating that correct implementation will produce a deeper relationship with one's Creator.
christian mysticism • uncreated energy • orthodox christianity • eucharist • divinization

Orthodox Christianity - what is it?
This is a very brief introduction to the Orthodox Church, written mainly for Western Christians and others who are not Orthodox.
orthodox • christianity • church • faith • orthodoxy

Where are we going?
Orthodox Christianity in Albania and South Africa, and one's personal relationship with God.
orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • church • faith

How to Avoid Christmas Depression
The ancient, Orthodox Christian religion celebrates the Christmas holiday in a way that helps people cope with depression and experience the true joy of Christmas.
orthodox christianity • post-holiday blues • eastern orthodox • orthodox nativity fast • prevent christmas depression

Ikons or idols?
One of the questions Protestants ask about Orthodox Chirstianity is whether the ikons used in the Orthodox Church are not idols. This article explains what Orthodox ikons mean, and why Orthodox Christians regard iconoclasm as a heresy.
orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • ikon • ikons

Mission, evangelism and proselytism
Orthodox Christians often fail to distinguish between evangelism and proselytism. Some say the Orthodox Church should not evangelise, because "proselytism is wrong".
orthodox • christianity • christian • orthodoxy • church

The Philokalia
The Philokalia is a collection of texts compiled for the edification of Orthodox monks. It has become quite popular, even among non-Orthodox, though sometimes clergy and others discourage people from reading it. Does it have a dark secret that people want to hide?
orthodox • christianity • monastic • life • prayer

Liberation Theology And The Church in Africa
Liberation theology--and Feminist Theology--developed in Africa during the 1970s, a time when the continent was gripped with questions of economic and political liberation. This article delves into the question of whether using violence to achieve liberation results in unintended consequences, as well as looking at the question of liberation from a theological and personal standpoint.
african theology • liberation theology • feminist theology • steve biko • black consciousness

What Do Christians Believe?
What is Christianity? What or who is a Christian? What are the basic Christian beliefs? What is the difference between Catholics and non-Catholic Christians?
what do christians believe • basic christian beliefs • orthodox christianity • what is a christian • what is christian faith

A Critique of Inherit the Wind
"Inherit the Wind" is a fictionalized account of the famous Scopes "Monkey" Trial of 1925. This critique of "Inherit the Wind" analyzes its authenticity and accuracy.
inherit the wind • inherit the wind bryan • william jennings bryan • matthew harrison brady • henry drummond

Orthodoxy and antisemitism
Some biblical scholars and historians have claimed that Christianity is inherently antisemitic, including even the New Testament documents. Orthodox theologians like St John Chrysostom are said to have promoted the antisemitism that led to genocide of the Jews in the last century. What is the relation of Orthodox Christianity to antisemitism, Jews and Judaism?
christianity • orthodox • orthodoxy • judaism • jews

Orthodoxy and nationalism
Orthodox Christianity often seems to be closely linked with national cultures and nationalism. This article explores some of the historical background to these links.
orthodoxy • orthodox • church • churches • christian

The Eighteenth Century Philosophes
In 1784, Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, wrote: Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own intelligence. His few words described the heart of the Enlightenment.
immanuel kant • roger bacon • impact of sir isaac newton • the age of enlightenment • origins of the scientific method

Anna Karenina: Themes
The story of Levin, Kitty, Anna, Vronsky, Karenin, and Dolly, by one of the greatest Russian writers, is one of the world's most famous novels.
anna karenina themes • leo tolstoy • family happiness and god • levin and the peasants • vronsky and anna love affair

Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 4
This is a short discussion of the organization of the Cathar church, including their beliefs regarding creation and their preaching activities. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • cathars • catharism • heresy • gnostic

Political Minorities in the Caucasus
You may have never heard of Dagestan or Abkhazia. They are small political entities left over from the Soviet era. There are about a dozen of them in the Caucasus.
caucasus background • background to the caucasus • independence movements in russia • georgia • armenia

Quoted in The Shack
William P. Young uses epigraphs in his novel The Shack. Here is a list of epigraphs for chapters 1-5 and a brief synopsis of their source.
the shack • william p young • larry norman • robert frost • paul tournier

Small Museums of NYC - Nicholas Roerich Museum
New York's Roerich Museum displays the Russian artist's luminous paintings as well as his costume and scenic designs, writings, and personal collection of Buddhist art.
nicholas roerich • roerich museum • new york museums • small museums in new york • russian avant-garde

The Custom of Giving Russian Easter Eggs and It's Origins
This article, one in a four part series, explores the political and religious influences on the unique Russian gift tradition of giving eggs at Easter.
russia • easter eggs • gift-giving • customs • orthodox

Anastenaria – a Thracians' Living Treasure
Nestinarstvo, the Bulgarian Anastenaria, is among 76 elements inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
anastenaria • fire-walking • orphic beliefs and practices • orphic mysteries • thracian orphism

Haydn's Creation Schwarzenberg Palace, Vienna
At the Schwarzenberg Palace in Vienna on 30th April 1798, there was an unusual silence as an innovative oratorio celebrating creation began its opening recitative.
franz joseph haydn • the creation • music oratorio • music of the enlightenment • baron van swieten

Is Jesus God?
Was Jesus of Nazareth the Son of God? This article provides five arguments in favor of Jesus' deity - arguments based on the writings of Lee Strobel.
jesus • jesus christ • jesus and nazareth • jesus is god • is jesus god

Orthodoxy - Catholic or Protestant?
People sometimes ask whether Orthodoxy is Catholic or Protestant, but most Orthodox Christians would say Roman Catholics and Protestants are closer to each other than either is to Orthodox Christianity.
orthodox • church • christianity • protestant • catholic

Pascha & Orthodox Christian Religion for Kids
The Eastern Orthodox religion's Easter (Pascha) church service can help parents teach kids about religion in a way that offers children great hope, love and joy.
pascha • eastern orthodox • eastern orthodox religion • religion for kids • eastern orthodox easter

Proving Jesus
The central person of Christianity is Jesus Christ. If Jesus is fictional or mythical, Christianity collapses. So, was Jesus real?
jesus • history • christ • evidence • jew

Father Alexander Schmemann
Father Alexander Schmemann, the former dean of St Vladimir's Orthodox theological Seminary in New York, who died in 1983, wrote a number of books on Orthodox theology in English, which helped to stimulate the growing interest in Orthodox Christianity in the English-speaking world.
orthodox • christian • theology • christianity • alexander

Is Barack Obama a Christian?
Looking for information on Barack Obama and his religious beliefs? What is the faith of Barack Obama? This article explores the questions on President Obama's religion.
barack obama's religion • what religion is barack obama • is barack obama a christian • barack obama religious beliefs • obama religion

It's Christmas in Russia
According to most Russians, 1998 was the worst come-down from the previous year since 1992 - and not without good reason. But, the government is enjoying a breather for now, as the 1999 budget went through the Duma on its first reading, and impeachment doesn't seem to be a hot issue outside the Kremlin. Meanwhile, the government's getting set to take over the banking system as part and parcel of a financial rescue program (old vodka, new bottles). Speaking of vodka, Premier Primakov seems to be following President Yeltsin's lead in promising purges to strengthen discipline in the government, as it gets set to tighten up on bootleg alcohol and tobacco. Maybe these measures will impress Belarusian President Lukashenka that Russia's fit to join his fine iron-fisted dictatorship.
russia moscow kremlin yeltsin primakov yabloko bel

Tales from the West Texas Dust
Editor's introductory essay to a new series on the current face of organized religion in Texas.
texas culture • texas religion • evangelicalism

The Holy Trinity in Orthodox Spirituality
The article is about the Christian trinitarian dogma, refering the reader to the meaning in the spiritual life of the believers and comparing errors concerning the dogma.
spirituality • filioque • orthodox church • dogma • roman church

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