Ek Nekron Orthodox Survival Course II, Lecture 1: Brief History of Anti-Christianity
Sep 12, 2025
This discussion dives into the historical roots of anti-Christianity, tracing its evolution from the Great Schism to today. It highlights tensions between spirituality and materialism during the Enlightenment and examines the rise of occult practices alongside alternative beliefs. The connection between revolutionary movements and anti-Christian sentiments is explored, reflecting on society's spiritual crisis. Notably, the impact of figures like Aleister Crowley on contemporary spiritual landscapes is critiqued, showcasing the ongoing battle between traditional values and modern ideologies.
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Psychology's Occult-Adjacent Origins
- Modern psychology, Jung, and Freud mixed scientific aims with spiritualism to find the self without God.
- These movements seeded contemporary therapies and New Age beliefs detached from Orthodox faith.
1960s Made Taboo Beliefs Mainstream
- The 1960s sexual revolution, feminism, and New Age trends mainstreamed formerly taboo occult and pagan ideas.
- These movements promote a universal, pantheistic religion promising earthly utopia without Christ.
Humanism As Modern Deification
- Heliastic ideologies claim man is not fallen and can become divine through evolution and consciousness-raising.
- Fr. John links such ideas directly to the recurring Satanic temptation to 'become gods without God.'
