Now that Putin has assimilated the Russian Orthodox Church..

[ironglow]

Yes, as happened in China and other Communist countries, the political bosses take over the "official church" as their own, Putin has assimilated the Russian Orthodox Church as his own .
   
  So, as has happened in other Communist countries, "house churches" have arisen all over the country.
  adding credence to the fact that the official church has been sold out.

  https://religionnews.com/2016/07/11/u-s-churches-to-russia-were-not-leaving/

For some time it looked as if Putin may be good for Russia. ....But now he has ripped off his "skin mask" !

[BUGEYE]

When churches go political, the country is doomed.  (black churches in the south for instance)

[ironglow]

When churches go political, the country is doomed.  (black churches in the south for instance)

  Good point...  A church can teach what is right/wrong on Christian principles...but not WHO is right or wrong.

  The truth, brought straight from the Bible shall inform well enough.

[Lloyd Smale]

i really dont care what he does in russia. Let the russian people fight it if they dont like it. There are some off the wall churhes here in our own country. Many of them are just started to make someone some money. Or someone that just wants to be THE MAN just like putin

[ironglow]

i really dont care what he does in russia. Let the russian people fight it if they dont like it. There are some off the wall churhes here in our own country. Many of them are just started to make someone some money. Or someone that just wants to be THE MAN just like putin

   ..And they will answer for all, on that judgement day..

       "To whom much is given, much will be required " (Luke 12:48)

  Depending upon the situation, I guess some will come up short..