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‘The Solitary Anarchist’

The Greek filmmaker Nikos Papatakis tried to make his audience as uncomfortable as possible—and usually succeeded.

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No Room for Despair

Paul Schrader’s story about a burnt-out priest can serve as a cautionary reminder of the difficulties of ministering to the hopeless

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Orthodoxy and Queerness

In the face of entrenched homophobia and transphobia, what will it take to build a more supportive, accepting Orthodox Church?

April 8, 2023

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