You're right about Texas, and the situation, like you said, is quite hopeful there!
I've visited Orthodox churches in Texas in the past few years, and I'm very impressed with what I saw there! So much growth, enthusiastic community, and energy!
If Orthodoxy is growing so rapidly in Texas compared to other places---and this seems to be the case---then this shows that a small but key group of Texans have taken the road away from the humanist Enlightenment and towards the timeless Light of the Lord and His ancient Church. (And I've heard that there are encouraging signs among some Roman Catholics as well.)
While it's hard to see what the near future will bring from the wild times of today, it's hard to imagine that the USA will survive intact. And it's not hard at all to imagine at all that the Texans will lead the charge to the United States' dissolution! And I will cheer them on myself!
And ultimately, then, the Texans may lead the charge in the rejection of the secular Enlightenment as well. May the Lord bless Texas and her people!
You're right about Texas, and the situation, like you said, is quite hopeful there!
I've visited Orthodox churches in Texas in the past few years, and I'm very impressed with what I saw there! So much growth, enthusiastic community, and energy!
If Orthodoxy is growing so rapidly in Texas compared to other places---and this seems to be the case---then this shows that a small but key group of Texans have taken the road away from the humanist Enlightenment and towards the timeless Light of the Lord and His ancient Church. (And I've heard that there are encouraging signs among some Roman Catholics as well.)
While it's hard to see what the near future will bring from the wild times of today, it's hard to imagine that the USA will survive intact. And it's not hard at all to imagine at all that the Texans will lead the charge to the United States' dissolution! And I will cheer them on myself!
And ultimately, then, the Texans may lead the charge in the rejection of the secular Enlightenment as well. May the Lord bless Texas and her people!