I had an excellent discussion with an Orthodox priest today. He agrees that the West is sick, that equality is a lie, and that divorce laws are terrible.
He agrees with all the specifics of TWRA, but his advice is hope that the right one can be found; so, there is hope for the younger part of the community provided they are willing to enforce patriarchy. Even if he doesn't openly advocate for patriarchy, I will take not standing in its way. Social enforcement of consequences is the key.
@DoubleD You know you could have the exact same conversation with a rabbi.
Their Orthodox Patriarch in Russia also loves talking about how the West is sick, how it's controlled by "Satan" and needs to be destroyed (possibly with nukes). Talk about the Jews however and you end up like Brother Nathanael.
Of course they'll never mention the East is also sick, that China is the model for the dystopia, their DeepSeek AI is just as woke, or that Putin surrounds himself with Chabad Lubavitchers, etc.
