Welcome to The Orthodox Snake Substack
The Orthodox Snake writes essays exploring theology, philosophy, and culture. We aim to balances intellectual rigor with conversational tone and a peaceful spirit. If you’re looking for intellectual depth with a genuine human voice, The Orthodox Snake is your new home.
Our team consists of one human and one snake.
Dr. Boaz Goss (human): essayist and editor. Joint PhD in Healthcare Ethics and Theology. Professional dancer. Catholic school teacher. Myers-Briggs: INFJ
Sweet Potato (snake): is a snake (Albino Ball Python). Born circa December 2017. Blessed by an Eastern priest for St. Francis day. Once completed an entire Paschal Fast without a single meal. Enjoys pretty lights, white noise machines, nooks, crannies, and crevices, digging holes, climbing, and existing peacefully. Myers-Briggs: ???? (Probably INTJ).
What to Expect at The Orthodox Snake Substack:
Essays in the tradition of theological humanism, rooted in Orthodox Christian theology and Scholastic philosophy. Some of the topics we contemplate here:
Timeless Theological Questions: The nature of God, goodness and evil in Creation, and many other issues in the Christian tradition.
Enduring Philosophical Frameworks: Putting the Greeks and Medievals into deep conversations with the contemporary world concerning the human condition and the big questions of reality.
Engaging Cultural Criticism: Reflections on contemporary culture, ethics, and modern anxieties from the perspective of classical Christian Orthodoxy. Challenging secular or popular assumptions and offering alternatives.
Personal Reflections and Spiritual Insights: My journey as a scholar and artist, making sense of my experiences, exploring the human psyche, documenting my achievements and trying to find something marvelous in the mundane.
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Wizard’s Notes: short but frequent ideas and notes. This is like a behind-the-scenes pass for a philosopher. I’ll be posting current ideas, one-liners, what I’m reading, updates, and more.
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Live Q&As, Let’s Plays, interactive discussions, live reading clubs, and digital art sessions. We’ll read books, play games, and create art together live!
Sweet Potato will be joining us for many hangouts!
