Articles for category: What we believe

Why I Believe in God – Part II

In absence of definite answers and scientific proofs to the big questions of life, we taunt God, and declare our self-sufficiency. How do answers provided by the Church settle our questioning minds without denying any true scientific finding?

January 13, 2017 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

Why I Believe in God — Part I

Faith in God and in an eternal life He grants us gives us hope, joy, drive, fulfillment, purpose. God instilled these aspirations in us to lead us to Him.

December 27, 2016 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

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27 Things We Should Be Giving Thanks For

It is proper right to give thanks to God for our health, job and freedom. Here are 27 “higher gifts” to keep in mind this thanksgiving day and every day.

November 19, 2016 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Thanksgiving, What we believe

Psalm 129:4: “Christ will cut their necks” – an Interpretation

In Psalm 129 we read: “For the Lord will also cut their necks with the cutting sword of torments.” As a Christian are you comfortable with this? Here’s an explanation.

November 16, 2016 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

Is Orthodoxy Racist?

The SPLC “is internationally known for tracking and exposing the activities of hate groups.” Who is their most recent target among such hate groups? The Orthodox Church!

October 16, 2016 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

What is Orthodox Fundamentalism?

Sometimes the stigma of fundamentalism is ascribed to theologians who faithfully follow the Fathers and abide by the Canons of the Church. A case in point is an article by Prof. George Demacopoulos.

July 16, 2016 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

Are we allowed to judge other Christians?

Ignoring a sickness can lead to death. Here is why to judge other Christians is necessary—for the health of the sick member and for the health of the Church.

June 18, 2016 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

Is “being gay and Christian” okay?

Self declared lesbian Kimberly Knight applies her interpretation of holy scripture to justify being gay and Christian. Here’s why it’s manipulative.

June 2, 2016 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

Why did God Become Man?

Everyone is called to ask: What does Christmas mean to me? When we then ask, “Why did God become man?”, we will come to understand the only “destiny” of man, the only purpose of our lives.

December 21, 2015 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Christology, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Translations from Greek, What we believe

Is GOARCH’s “PRAXIS” Magazine GOing New Age?

One would expect solid Orthodox material from an Orthodox Christian Department of Religious Education. Does the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese’s educational periodical dedicated to “Spiritual Disciplines” promote the New Age spirit expressed by Kyriakos Markides?

October 26, 2015 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Other faiths, What we believe