The Logos Podcast 10 Reasons America Is Turning Orthodox (And No One Can Stop It)
Dec 6, 2025
This discussion dives into how America may be gravitating towards Orthodoxy as a response to the failures of modern Western Christianity. Key points include the decline of Protestantism and Catholicism, the spiritual richness of Orthodox worship, and the appeal of its deep theological roots. It contrasts transhumanism with true spiritual transcendence found in Orthodoxy and emphasizes the importance of community over isolation. The conversation also highlights the digital evangelism promoting Orthodoxy and its role in shaping identity and restoring meaning.
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Failure Of Modern Western Christianity
- Western Christianity has largely modernized and failed to answer the existential crisis of modernity.
- David Patrick Herry argues Orthodoxy is the only pre-modern Christian alternative that can respond coherently.
Transcendence: Theosis Versus Transhumanism
- Secular hunger for transcendence will split between transhumanism and theosis.
- Herry predicts Orthodoxy's doctrine of theosis will compete with materialist transhumanist narratives.
Power Of Sacred Aesthetics
- Sacred aesthetics engage worshippers with all five senses and create a visible sacred canopy.
- Herry says Orthodox liturgy, icons, and incense offer beauty that modern churches and secular design lack.
