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Putin: Religious Conservative? (carries Bible and quotes it)
Newsmax ^ | 12-26-07

Posted on 12/27/2007 9:43:35 AM PST by squireofgothos

“First and foremost, we should be governed by common sense. But common sense should be based on moral principles first,” he answered.

“And it is not possible today to have morality separated from religious values.”

Asked if he has read the Bible, Putin replied: “Yes, I have. And the Bible is on my plane.”

As for why his government has arrested some industrialists and seized their assets, Putin made a Biblical reference and said: “Well, thou shall not steal.” Addressing the murder of a number of journalists in Russia, Putin said: “Many people, including journalists, are tempted to make a little bit more money here and there, which means they get involved with entrepreneurs, sometimes with criminal businessman. Then there are genuine fighters against corruption, against the criminal elements. Where such losses have occurred, I take them personally.”

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; Russia
KEYWORDS: bible; crime; putin
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To: squireofgothos

Of COURSE he read the Bible... geez. He read Sun Tzu too, and “Know your enemy better than you know yourself” is the first rule of a Commie.


21 posted on 12/27/2007 10:27:59 AM PST by Rick.Donaldson (http://www.transasianaxis.com - Visit for lastest on DPRK/Russia/China/Etc --Fred Thompson for Prez.)
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To: squireofgothos

I believe the Devil can quote the Bible, line and verse, better than any preacher. Thus, while not knocking on Putin’s claims, knowing the Bible doesn’t make sinner saved.


22 posted on 12/27/2007 11:10:25 AM PST by spetznaz (Nuclear-tipped Ballistic Missiles: The Ultimate Phallic Symbol)
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To: squireofgothos

O.K. he just moved to the top of my “possible suspect to be the anti-Christ” list.


23 posted on 12/27/2007 4:38:04 PM PST by 444Flyer (NEVER take a "mark" to "buy or sell"!Rev 13:16-18,John 3:1-36, Eph 6, Rev 12:11, Jer 29:13-14)
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To: unspun
Let’s see if this thread becomes a party for the anti-Christian “FReepers.”

First I have to know his perceptions of Mormonism.

24 posted on 12/27/2007 4:42:32 PM PST by Swordfished
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To: Convert from ECUSA
Next we will witness Putin's street thugs in his Nashi cult beating the hell out of some poor anti-Putin schlub, as they quote hand picked Putin quotes of the day.

Pro-Kremlin Youth Vow To Defend 'Holy Russia'

Russia -- Activists of the pro-Putin Our People (Nashi) youth group gather in Moscow, 25 March 2007
Nashi demonstrators in Moscow on March 25
(TASS)
March 26, 2007 -- About 15,000 supporters of Russia's pro-Kremlin youth movement have vowed to defend their country from a host of enemies as they celebrated seven years of Vladimir Putin's presidency.

Members of the Nashi movement said on March 25 that traitors are trying to pave the way for foreign powers to steal Russia's giant reserves of natural resources.

Supporters waved Russia's flag and chanted "Russia" before speeches.

They also went to recruit members in Moscow and give out special mobile-phone cards to be used to send out messages to followers.

(AFP, Reuters)

Nashi gang members in Estonia


25 posted on 12/28/2007 1:34:31 PM PST by M. Espinola (Freedom is never 'free')
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