The Life of Chuck in a Moment of Reckoning A film that delves into our era’s apprehensions about an impending end, The Life of Chuck captures a spirit weighed down by modern fears—climate disasters, relentless pandemics, societal degradation, and looming geopolitical tensions—all converging to create a sense of finality. Adapted from a well-known novella, the … Read more
Mashiach and a Byzantine General: A Lesson “For not by numbers of men, nor by measure of body, but by measure of soul is the war to be decided.” – Flavius Belisarius “What made Belisarius remarkable was his willingness to embrace the right course of action. Serving his nation and his God with unwavering dedication … Read more
Berliners Are Rediscovering Their Faith Outdoors Through Local Pilgrimages On a calm March day near Berlin, a small gathering of walkers—many being retirees clad in wool hats and fleece jackets—formed a quiet circle in the Grunewald forest. Their meeting place, set amid nature’s serenity, provided a space to reconnect with spiritual life without the conventional … Read more
Berliners Rediscover Their Faith Outdoors Through Pilgrimages A small group of walkers—many of them retirees bundled in warm hats and jackets—formed a quiet circle in Berlin’s Grunewald forest. Their gathering, meant for silent reflection, invited participants to immerse themselves in nature while connecting with deeper spiritual reflections. The session began with a brief meditation. The … Read more
Berliners Are Rediscovering Their Faith Outdoors Through Local Pilgrimages A small group of walkers—many of them retirees bundled in wool hats and fleece jackets—assembled in a quiet circle deep in the Grunewald forest just beyond Berlin’s city limits. Participants were invited to “walk silently through nature and notice what you observe,” as directed by Stephen … Read more
Reflecting on Religious Identity I have been contemplating a matter that remains vitally important within the Orthodox Churches—one that I first observed a couple of years ago and now seems even more urgent. Recent trends show that conferences blending Orthodox and Jewish thought are increasingly separating themselves from what is traditionally understood as the “Orthodox” … Read more
‘Life of Chuck’ Misses the Vibe Shift In its own way, the film “The Life of Chuck” taps into a current cultural anxiety about our fragile, rapidly changing world. Drawing on a novella by a well-known author, the narrative unfolds in reverse—beginning at the universe’s end—to mirror the growing preoccupation with global collapse, environmental disaster, … Read more
Catholic Group Demands Apology from Apple TV+ Over Controversial Church Scene A leading Catholic advocacy organization has sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, urging the company to remove a scene from the Apple TV+ series “Your Friends and Neighbors” and issue an apology. The group deems the portrayal a sacrilegious act that disrespects … Read more
Executive Reshuffle Drives Ambitious Growth Recent changes within the leadership team are intended to accelerate True Religion’s journey toward becoming a $1 billion brand in just a few years. The company’s revised executive lineup is expected to deliver the strategic insights and managerial expertise necessary to support its expansive vision. Strengthening the Team for a … Read more
New Leadership Moves Aim to Propel the Brand to a Billion-Dollar Future True Religion has recently implemented a series of executive changes designed to support its strategic goal of evolving into a billion-dollar brand within the next few years. This leadership reshuffle is part of a broader effort to invigorate the company’s operations and drive … Read more