One View of American Capitalism By Dr Clark Carleton, - from Ancient Faith Radio Hello, and welcome once again to Faith and Philosophy. Today’s topic is “My Two Cents on Capitalism.” I’m going to return to the topic of theological language in ... Read more about One View of American Capitalism
Philanthropy
Russian Orthodox Church Rehabilitates Addicts
The parish of St. George is located in a remote village in Ivanovo Region. It is one of 60 drug rehabilitation centers in Russia run by the Russian Orthodox Church. Only 12 people live here – four priests and eight recovering drug addicts from ... Read more about Russian Orthodox Church Rehabilitates Addicts
Cremation Versus the Orthodox Practice of Burial
The first time I ever attended a funeral service where cremation of the body of the deceased had taken place was in Portland, Oregon, many years ago. An Episcopal priest friend had died and had requested his body be cremated. Walking into the church ... Read more about Cremation Versus the Orthodox Practice of Burial
On Abortion
A Mother’s Calling
“IT is not difficult to see why … the female became the emblem of the universal … Nature …. surrounded her with very young children, who require being taught not so much anything as everything. Babies need not to be taught a trade, but to be ... Read more about A Mother’s Calling
On Being Poor in America
"There was even something more in addition to these evils, namely that his [Lazarus] reputation was slandered by foolish people. For most people, when they see someone in hunger, chronic illness, and the extremes of misfortune, do not even allow him ... Read more about On Being Poor in America
Plans Underway to Establish First Orthodox-sponsored Maternity Home in the Midwest
Plans are moving forward toward the establishment of an Orthodox-sponsored maternity home — the first in the Midwest — in the Chicago area. “Orthodox Christians for Life-Chicago, a pan-Orthodox organization established in 2001, has long dreamed of ... Read more about Plans Underway to Establish First Orthodox-sponsored Maternity Home in the Midwest
AT DINNER WITH THE HOMELESS IN ATHENS, GREECE
Like the other dilapidated houses on the block next to the train tracks, the Klimaka shelter for the homeless is covered with bold graffiti. They practically blot out its tomato-red façade and certainly distract attention from the name on its open ... Read more about AT DINNER WITH THE HOMELESS IN ATHENS, GREECE
Saint Athanasios of Constantinople on Social Reform
“Philanthropy and mercy for the needy are not a mere matter of choice, but rather a necessity and indispensable obligation.” – Saint Athanasios The Church and Social Reform, The Policies of the Patriarch Athanasios of Constantinople, by John L. ... Read more about Saint Athanasios of Constantinople on Social Reform
Benevolence and Gospel
How our Benevolence becomes Evangelistic Christ commanded with clarity and demonstrated with humility, that we should take part in “humanitarian” duties of caring for the downcast. He was completely adamant about getting involved with society, not ... Read more about Benevolence and Gospel