The following represent the teaching of the Orthodox Church on abortion from the [early] second century through the fifth century.... Note that penalties, when they are given, are neither civil nor criminal, but ecclesiastical and pastoral (excommunication for the purpose of inducing repentance). … [Read more...]
A Saint’s Advice for Discouraged Priests
From Fr. Anthony Perkins at Good Guys Wear Black - I came across this gem while preparing for a Bible Study class on the readings for the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee (esp. 2 Timothy 3:10-15). This mirrors the advice given to a friend by his doctor when my friend complained about the … [Read more...]
Church and State Are Not Separate – They Are at War
by Fr. Stephen Freeman From the Glory to God for All Things blog. There are ideas that are so common, so oft-repeated, that they are critically examined only with great difficulty. Among the most powerful such ideas is the concept described as the “separation of Church and State.” The history of … [Read more...]
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