

Survival Course for Orthodox Christians: No. 1, Orthodox Worldview
Oct 14, 2020
Discover the relevance of the Orthodox Survival Course in today's complex world. The speakers discuss how to navigate faith against modern ideologies while emphasizing the importance of a faith-driven worldview. Learn how to cultivate virtue and resilience, drawing inspiration from historical saints and a courageous Romanian priest. The conversation encourages deep spirituality, urging listeners to transform faith into actionable steps, promoting love, humility, and kindness as vital aspects of spiritual salvation.
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Orthodoxy Once Shaped Life
- Orthodoxy was once deeply integrated into daily life and culture, making it naturally comprehensive.
- Modern society requires conscious effort to develop an Orthodox worldview due to its shrinking presence.
Modern Faith Persecution Is Subtle
- Modern persecution of faith is often clandestine, unlike historic overt oppression.
- Even faithful believers may be misled by subtle ideological attacks today.
Beware Double Lives and Superficial Faith
- Living a split life with worldly and Orthodox values leads to spiritual death.
- Ultra-orthodoxy focusing only on externals without heart transformation is also spiritually damaging.