Does the Orthodox Church have a political theology?

Lately I have been reading some pieces of political theology coming from a variety of Christian sources. And I'm not referring to political agendas or endorsement of political parties. Political theology is not partisan politics under the cover of Christendom. What is political theology? True political theology is neither Left nor Right. Political theology is bringing the …

Thoreau’s Conscience

Every time I turn to the Journals of Henry David Thoreau, I always find the wisdom that I need in my life and is so sadly lacking in our world of experts and talking heads. Here is a sampling from my perusals today. In his journal entry for August 18, 1854, he describes in great …

God is Working Still

Jean Vanier introduces his meditation on chapter 5 of John this way: The first time Jesus journeys with his disciples to Jerusalem he goes to the Temple, his “Father’s House.” The second time he goes to an asylum where rejected people are lying around unwanted. This is also his Father’s home. Jesus is calling his …