The World

Do Orthodox Christians have a duty to vote?

There's something important to remember when it comes to politics: the words of St Silouan. We don't choose the lesser evil, because if there's a lesser evil, it's still evil.

Should Orthodox Christians push for monarchy to fix society?

How was that whole society changed? Through baptism. Martyrdom and baptism, that was it. All of the Roman Empire was changed through conversion.

Is American family culture really collapsing?

Divorce is absolutely follow the Roman Empire. Fifty percent of couples in America are divorcing.

Is sports gambling actually harmful?

Sports gambling is the seemingly harmless fun of blowing all your money on something you shouldn't be doing in the first place.

Is social media good or bad for you?

There are two sides to social media. On one side, you can get a lot of fantastic learning and education for free.

Does it matter who I vote for in America?

The two-party political system in America is really just two sides of the same coin. You're not voting for people that you want to vote for.

Is having a pet the same as having kids?

This one hits close to my heart. When you have real babies, they require all of your time and energy, not for a day or two, but for months and even years on end.

Is there any hope for America?

There is a lot of hope for America. St Paisios said that America will go through some dark days, but one day it will be holy, so we are awaiting those times.

What does the Orthodox Church teach about gender roles?

One of the things that drives me most crazy about American culture is that in trying to blur the roles between male and female, we've ended up blurring the uniqueness of the genders.

Is being a stay-at-home mom a waste of a woman's potential?

We all end up serving somebody. The idea that you will not find real fulfillment and meaning in raising children, that meaning is only found in a career, completely detaches a woman...

Is hustle culture and the grind actually bad for me?

Look at a lot of the nonsense on YouTube being sold to young men in the last couple of years: the grind, the hustle, this absolutely insane lifestyle where you're sitting in front of a...

What is the judgment of God?

People often mistake the judgment of God as God sending lightning bolts. That's not the judgment of God. The judgment of God is that God pulls back his protection.

Will making more money actually make me happier?

Real happiness doesn't come from stuff. Real happiness comes from living a more balanced life, keeping your eyes on Christ, and having good relationships and community, people around...

Is American politics rigged against ordinary people?

In some ways, we have a faux idea of politics. I often relate politics today to wrestling, because in wrestling you know it's fake, and in politics people today for some reason think...

Should Christians be worried about the end times?

I can see it now in the comments: but Father, you've got to see my 16-part video on AI and facial recognition in China.