Project Description: The Knights Hospitaller International Facility, in collaboration with the Knights Hospitaller International, aims to establish a self-sustaining aquaponics system. This project is at the intersection of our dedication to preparedness, community aid, and innovative resilience, ensuring reliable food supply chains in times of need. Project Components: Resilient Fish Tanks: Specially designed tanks to support aquatic life, essential for…
There’s a complex balance within the sphere of Orthodox Christianity regarding how adherents are called to respond to evil. While the teachings of Christ center upon love, forgiveness, and non-retaliation, there exists a long-standing tradition of justifying resistance to evil by force in specific situations. This essay seeks to unravel this theological justification within Orthodox Christianity, highlighting the importance of…
The journey toward spiritual fulfillment is a multifaceted one, bearing the weight of tradition and the search for a deep, personal connection with God. In the sphere of Orthodox Christianity, the Western Rite offers a unique pathway to experiencing this spiritual journey, fostering a rich, structured daily devotion through prayer practices such as the Rosary and the Divine Office. This…
In a world increasingly marked by profound cultural, political, and religious divides, the principles of nationalism that once united diverse groups of people under a single national identity are now failing to maintain social cohesion. This divide is fueled by a lack of common values and norms, disparate religious beliefs, and limited influence on centralized political structures. As a result,…
In our contemporary world, the economic reality is dominated by fiat currency systems. Cryptocurrencies, too, have made their way into mainstream discussions. While these may seem like inevitable consequences of our evolving world, it is crucial to discuss the negative impacts they can potentially have on economic stability and the well-being of individuals, particularly within the Orthodox Christian community. Instead,…
Introduction and Feature Overview: Introduction to Sahana Eden for OBS Sahana Eden is an open-source disaster management platform engineered to solve the complex coordination challenges inherent in disaster response. Developed by the Sahana Software Foundation, this system offers a comprehensive suite of tools to facilitate effective disaster management. Sahana Eden stands out for its adaptability to a variety of emergency…
“On War” by Carl von Clausewitz remains a vital treatise on strategic thinking and warfare principles, even as we move through the 21st century. The timeless nature of its insights into conflict and strategy can be applied to a broad range of modern endeavors, including those undertaken by Knights Hospitaller International Operational Division (KHIOD), as they pivot towards a focus…
Introduction The nature of political leadership and the ethical questions surrounding it have been the subjects of debate since antiquity. Two key contributions to these discussions come from the Renaissance period: Niccolò Machiavelli’s “The Prince” and Desiderius Erasmus’s “The Education of a Christian Prince”. Both texts offer contrasting views on the responsibilities and ethics of leadership, with the former embracing…
In recent years, increasing attention has been drawn to the problems associated with economic systems that concentrate wealth and resources in the hands of a few. These systems, whether capitalist, socialist, or a hybrid of the two, often result in social inequality, environmental degradation, and various forms of oppression. For individuals and communities seeking an alternative, a set of principles…
Introduction Distributism, a socio-economic theory birthed in the early 20th century in response to the excesses of capitalism and communism, advocates for the widespread distribution of property and the means of production. This essay will explore distributism’s genesis, its moral underpinnings, criticisms of capitalism and communism, the importance of moral responsibility in economic affairs, and its relevance to Knights Hospitaller…