In the video below I discussed some philosophical and theological topics relating to apologetics, debate, atheism, the Divine Mind, The Transcendental Argument for God in Russ Manion’s essay “The Contingency of Knowledge and Revelatory Theism”, revelation and the
Parish priests feel pressures that are found in no other profession. The type of man that generally is drawn to the holy priesthood is one who has a heart for serving others. Bishops and priests are often expected
This presentation discusses an Orthodox theory of knowledge, examining the spiritual use of apophaticism, asceticism, and humility to show that the only valid justification for the possibility of knowledge is for man to presuppose what has been revealed
Today I’ve read St. Theophilus of Antioch’s “Ad Autolycum”, which is his apology of Christianity against the errors of paganism. His approach and the questions that he deals with in his “Ad Autolycum” are very critical to understand
As we will see, with the West’s embracing of the Hellenistic philosophic project we begin to see the emergence of what is called Natural Theology, where Christianity is cast in a new light, taking on an identity of
I read online, some very disturbing information. It seems that when polls are taken around the country as to what religious affiliation people have, that for the first time in our nation’s history, the common thread is none
The kissing of the hand of the priest is not about the man, but rather about Christ. It is much like the kissing of an icon, which is not about the veneration of paint and wood, but about
In the Christian life there are two paths to salvation and whichever road you choose must be embraced with your whole being. The married state and monasticism both have as their primary means of aiding in your salvation
The great divide between the secular state and religion has grown substantially during my lifetime. Gone are the days when our nation was based on Christian values and where religion played an important role in the public life
Orthodox temples have kept to the same form and function since ancient times. Using the Old Testament Temple model, Orthodox churches are divided into several courts or spaces peculiar to their function. The Holy Table, upon which is
