By: Archpriest John W. Morris

Archpriest John W. Morris — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:15:53 +0000

I disagree that Orthodoxy has an undeveloped moral philosophy. We have a very strong idea of what is right and wrong especially in sexual matters. Sex belongs in marriage between one man and one woman. We do not involve ourselves in secular political activity because we take Christ command to render to Caesar that which is Caesar’s rather seriously. Unfortunately, in contemporary American politics involves issues that used to be treated as moral matters beyond the authority of the state have now become politicized, especially under Obama. Until the Democrats embraced abortion rights and now same sex marriage, American politicians steered clear of purely moral issues. Now that is not the case. There was a time not that long ago when there was a moral consensus in our society. That did not mean that people did not commit sexual sins, but at least there was the concept that they were sins. That is no longer the case. The Playboy philosophy of hedonism along with te victory of radical feminism which led to the victory of gay liberation has destroyed that old moral consensus.

By: Rostislav

Rostislav — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:54:35 +0000

In reply to Michael Bauman. While we should be working to transform ourselves, our communities and our culture and state in CHRIST's Love... So true.

By: Michael Bauman

Michael Bauman — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:09:49 +0000

The area of Church-state relations is critical and impinges on the others(all interrelated). It is the area where we have the fewest natural strengths and deposit of faith.

We tend to either divinize the state or ignore it.

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