Mobile Field Churches for Russian Armed Forces

Global Orthodox ^ | 8/20/22

[marshmallow]

Large-scale international military expo, Army-2022, is presently under way in the military park and conference complex West of Moscow. Wide selection of new and improved weaponry and related paraphernalia, in many cases unique, designed and manufactured in Russia and elsewhere, is presented here to the specialists and general public.

The Russian Orthodox Church has unveiled here new models of mobile field churches based on all-terrain military vehicles. According to the head of the Russian Armed Forces Department for Cooperation with Religious Associations,

"Taking into account the existing demand among servicemen for worship and religious services, design specs for the engineering have been worked out to manufacture a mobile field church based on the UAZ "Patriot" vehicle. Another item is a stationary tent-based field church".

Military chaplains are always with the troops, field facilities for religious worship are equipped everywhere. On submarines and ships, there are standard quarters for such purposes.

[Always A Marine]

Hard to believe after decades of atheist “political officers” proselytizing the Soviet ranks. Sadly, it seems like we in the West are racing down to the soulless bottom that Russia has climbed out of. I hope we come to our senses before we reach it.

[kiryandil]

Mobile Tranny Bars for Ukrainian Armed Forces

[Widget Jr]

Google images: Mariupol destroyed

A city destroyed: Scenes of devastation in besieged Mariupol , AP, May 17, 2022

Video:

Mariupol destruction visible from the air as Ukraine and Russia continue to fight over port city, April 11, 2022

Ukraine War: Drone captures Mariupol devastation

Russia's invasion and destruction of Ukraine is the work of men, not God.

[353FMG]

>>Russia’s invasion and destruction of Ukraine is the work of men, not God.<<

Very true, but we were raised with the idea that a loving God would give us a helping hand and a shoulder to cry on. Many of us have never seen any evidence of it. Wish I could be more upbeat. I could say more but then I will be in danger of blaspheming.

[Widget Jr]

Valid points, and respect your position on them.

[Dr. Franklin]

Having mobile Orthodox churches must be very important to the Muslim Balkars, Ingus, Chechens, Dagestani, Karachay, Kabardin and Circassians.

[FormerFRLurker]

If only the Russian Orthodox Church made as much of an effort to end taxpayer-subsidized abortion in their country as they do on virtue-signaling their patriotism to Putin, Russia might actually be a Christian nation. As it is, their abortion rate is more than double the US's.
History of Abortions in Russia
Abortion Rates by Country

[353FMG]

Thanks. I expected to be roasted alive by FReepers.

[Widget Jr]

Civility has been really lacking on this forum since Russia’s invasion began. I lurked here from before 9/11 and I can not recall anything like what is happening now.

[sockmonkey]

The figures for China are from 1998, Vietnam-2000, and the rest from 2004 with the exception of Estonia, 2005.
On the fewest number of abortions, most of the stat’s are 20 years old.

[delta7]

Biblical history shows us Evil is commonly used to destroy Evil. Exactly what we are witnessing with this Ukie war. No calls for Peace, only calls for war, war, war……..unfortunately, “ even the righteous will suffer”.

The world is being realigned, it appears “ a hook has been placed into the jaw”, the losers? The West and most importantly the US.

[delta7]

the West are racing down to the soulless bottom that Russia has climbed out of. I hope we come to our senses before we reach it.
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Revival. Biblical history shows Revival comes when a nation is brought to its knees. Stay strong in your faith, Pray for Revival.

A few Pastors I know are preparing for Revival, all the “ signs” are present.

[FormerFRLurker]

The table calculating Russia’s abortion rate at 53.7/1000 women and the US’s at 20.8/1000 women uses 2022 population numbers, though.

[353FMG]

I find the war in Ukraine of lesser importance than the calamity of having a Biden in the WH. The latter will destroy our nation. Just like the forgiving of student loans. The loans are not forgiven — they are just dumped on the rest of the population. I hope I’m wrong, but I see this as a prelude to burdening America with paying a portion of our population for services rendered in the past during slavery. That will assure the black vote forever for the RATs.

[353FMG]

>>Biblical history shows us Evil is commonly used to destroy Evil.<<

Everybody has tried to give their interpretation for the existence of evil and none have succeeded in my opinion. The closest explanation can be found in the Book of Job, but even there, God’s answer is:”Who the hell are you to question me?”. So we have no answer and we never will and we just suffer along like a bunch of lab mice. Sorry, I am just an engineer and not a theologian, but I challenge you to find one who can give you a satisfying answer to this most mysterious of questions. Take it from me — we are just suffering guinea pigs. You don’t like my answer? Come up with a better one.

[delta7]

You don’t like my answer? Come up with a better one.
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Each will come to their own conclusions regarding evil. Do you acknowledge blessings, grace and mercy? Studying “ evil” study not only what it is, but biblical history on the existence of evil and how our Lord has handled it.

Testing comes to mind, our choice to abhor evil or embrace it. Making morally correct choices results in mercy, blessings and grace not only to the mind, but the soul. Without the existence of evil, ( right and wrong), their can be no testing or “ measurement” of your journey ( progress).

2 Corinthians 13:5 ESV

Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test.

James 1:3 ESV

For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

James 1:12 ESV

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 1:7 ESV

So that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ

Much more, but lastly,
Psalm 66:10 ESV

For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried.

As you can see, the only way to answer the mysterious questions are to search the Bible for answers, then pray for understanding and discernment. Do realize we are living in a supernatural world, unseen and “ invisible “ forces both good and evil never rest.