Not all the Orthodox faithful in Russia are beholden to the State at the expense of Christ, but unfortunately enough of its leadership is. :( For more on this topic, see this really illuminating article:
THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AND THE IMPACT OF BOLSHEVISM
https://themoscowtimes.com/articles/the-russian-orthodox-church-and-the-impact-of-bolshevism-59462
To: GoldenState_Rose
Many Creepers claimed Putin was the savior of Christianity and the West.
To: GoldenState_Rose
3 posted on
12/01/2017 3:49:14 PM PST by
RushIsMyTeddyBear
(Screw The NFL!!!!!! My family fought for the flag!)
To: GoldenState_Rose; ETL
Hi Goldie
You and ETL will have great affection for each other.
4 posted on
12/01/2017 3:50:02 PM PST by
Mariner
(War Criminal #18)
To: GoldenState_Rose
I believe we’re supposed to think that Vlad is a great Christian and the savior of the Russians or something.
Check your in-box: one can always miss a memo delineating today’s pravda.
8 posted on
12/01/2017 4:32:12 PM PST by
Tax-chick
(I want to go to Colombia!)
To: GoldenState_Rose
State Church is as State Church does. Our Founders were more prescient than they knew.
To: dp0622
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