Russia does not believe In Christianity. Putin is just using his version of “Russian Orthodox” religion to convince himself and the world that he is right, that he is a “godly” figure…. Perhaps even a “messianic” figure if you will.
I firmly believe that….
” we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. “(Ephesians 6:12)
Putin is clearly part of the above mentioned “spiritual wickedness in high places.“
TOTALLY AGREE! IMO, PUTIN IS DELUSIONAL!
“Putin, who believes no Ukrainian nation exists, has a more radical perspective compared to Stalin; it takes us back to Hitler’s idea of human masses that can be quickly broken by willful violent actions.
Thus, we’re way beyond conventional politics, face to face with classical tyranny. We’re dealing with an aged leader whose mindset is based not on contemporary categories, but on the concept of eternity. From Putin’s perspective, facts don’t really matter. He either takes no notice of the practical barriers that we’re aware of or believes them to be western propaganda or a delusion. In essence, Putin sees the world as he himself perceives it.”
Putin doesn’t need to be a believer to use the Russian Orthodox religion to lend legitimacy to his actions and indeed his entire regime’s existence. But your right... Russia is about as ‘orthodix’ as France is ‘catholic’. It’s a label, but still an important one.