[PGR88]

I know for Putin it’s for propaganda purposes and he is smart enough to know a religious society thrives and uses it to his advantage.

Even the Chinese Communists learned that destroying one's own traditional culture makes a country (and its government) weaker, not stronger. I have no idea if Putin is a Christian, but I am certain he is absolutely sincere about promoting Orthodox Christianity's position and influence in Russia as a matter of national security against its perceived enemies.

[dp0622]

Agreed.

Even in my youth, when I had doubts about my faith, i ALWAYS knew that WE NEEDED Christianity to stay strong in this country.

Now that my faith is much stronger, it is heartbreaking to read that atheism is the fastest growing belief.

I hope that trend changes.

[cloudmountain]

Even the Chinese Communists learned that destroying one's own traditional culture makes a country (and its government) weaker, not stronger. I have no idea if Putin is a Christian, but I am certain he is absolutely sincere about promoting Orthodox Christianity's position and influence in Russia as a matter of national security against its perceived enemies.

Good read.