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Originally Posted by Ohio

Yeah ... Putin suddenly got religion!

"Putin has spent much of the past two decades building an enduring and loyal following in Russia, and alliances with some of the country's most powerful institutions — none, perhaps, more important that the Russian Orthodox Church, which has fully embraced his leadership.

It's all part of a dramatic turnaround for the Church, which just 30 years ago was only a marginal force in Russian society. The Soviets had sought to stamp out organized faith, stripping religion from education, arresting clergymen, and ordering the destruction of many of Russia's grand cathedrals, including one, Christ the Savior, that was demolished to make room for a public pool.

But under Putin, the Church has been making a comeback. More than 70% of Russians today identify as Russian Orthodox, up from 30% at the end of the Soviet Union. And huge swaths of land have been transferred back to religious ownership, with thousands of new churches being built or restored -- at a rate of almost three a day, by church figures. And Putin, by building loyalty among the leaders of a cherished institution, has arguably been the greatest beneficiary of this largesse."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfdxA9z0STI

Originally Posted by Ohio

With your constant animus towards God, the Bible, truth, faith, and Christians, why do you even post on this forum?

Look at my signature line. What more qualification must I have to post here, Mr. Inquisitor?

You mischaracterize me. Nevertheless, I forgive you. You know not what you do.