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Οργή, Αγάπη, Αυτεξούσιο – Άγιος Διάδοχος Φωτικής
Why Morality is not Christian
By Fr. Stephen Freeman
I recall my first classes in Moral Theology some 35 or so years ago. The subject is an essential part of Western thought (particularly in the Catholic and Anglican traditions). In many ways the topic was like a journey into Law School. We learned various methods and principles on whose basis moral questions – questions of right and wrong – could be discussed and decided. These classes were also the introduction of certain strains of doubt for me. Continue reading “Why Morality is not Christian”
Psychology and Orthodox Christian therapy
By Abbot Tryphon, a recovering psychologist
I was a psychotherapist, in private practice, and teaching in a small college, many years ago. It became increasingly difficult for me, facing, as I did, the “cut throat” behavior of fellow professors, ever trying to be on the top of the pile. I also came to believe that most of my patients were not mentally ill, but spiritually ill, and my profession seemed to be contributing to the problem. Many of my colleagues, in my opinion, were nurturing codependency in their clients, their income dependent on keeping people returning for “therapy.” Continue reading “Psychology and Orthodox Christian therapy”
Important finds from the excavation at Petroto, Trikala
This excavation season completed the five year project of excavation research in the Bronze Age settlement at the “Asvestaria” site in Petroto, Trikala. Continue reading “Important finds from the excavation at Petroto, Trikala”
Hazelnuts improve older adults’ micronutrient levels, study shows
Older adults who added hazelnuts to their diet for a few months significantly improved their levels of two key micronutrients, new research at Oregon State University indicates. Continue reading “Hazelnuts improve older adults’ micronutrient levels, study shows”
The powerful impact of real-world learning experiences for kids
Real-world learning experiences, like summer camps, can significantly improve children’s knowledge in a matter of just days, a new study suggests. Continue reading “The powerful impact of real-world learning experiences for kids”
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