The west misses out on this but bowing and kissing things are signs of respect and honor and love too. If you want to better understand how the Orthodox view icons let me know. We have a complex theology.
I knew an Orthodox family when I was a kid.
They were wonderful people. I was fascinated by the religious pictures they had on the wall. The pictures depicted religious themes in a way I had never seen before.
It would be very comforting to know if Putin actually believes and respects the ideals of his professed Orthodox faith.
Nothing could convince me that Obama is a believing Christian :-( I find it very troubling.... I’m certain all Freepers feel likewise.