Vladimir Putin, former officer in the dreaded KGB and ruler of Russia,
has pronounced strongly in favor of the Orthodox Church and faith itself,
stating that the Church should have greater involvement in family life,
education and the armed forces.
"The Russian Orthodox Church and other traditional
religions should get every opportunity to fully serve in such important fields
as the support of family and motherhood, the upbringing and education of
children, youth, social development, and to strengthen the patriotic spirit of
the armed forces," said Putin during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary
of Patriarch Kirill’s accession. Putin went on to denounce “primitive secularism”,
which he compared unfavorably to “patriotism, faith and strength of spirit.”
Encouraged by state support of the Church, Patriarch Kirill
has described Putin’s governance as a “miracle of God.”
In America, by contrast,
Christian prayer is outlawed in state run schools.
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Would that make Obama Maxentius to Putin's Constantine?
Just asking.
LSP
