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Russia and Religion vs. America and Religion |
Aaron Scott |
More and more, it seems to me that Russia makes better decisions about moral and religious matters than does America. Of course, this wasn't always the case.
The Russian Orthodox Church apparently plays a significant role in guiding policy in matters of moral or religious significance.
Russia resists gay acceptance as an alternate lifestyle. That is, they don't arrest someone just for being gay, but if someone flaunts it or acts out in a public manner.... I feel I have to respect the fact that someone has a particular orientation. I don't think they chose it. But at the same time, that should not mean that we think it is perfectly fine to have gay marriage, gay parades, etc.
It may be that there will come a day when the safest haven for Christians will be Russia. I also think there are some South American countries.
Or Uganda, the most Christian nation on earth. |
Hon. Dr. in Acts-celeratology Posts: 6042 7/9/19 7:29 am
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Cojak |
Imma thinking, imma thinking.
I definitely do not like our 'tail wagging the dog' thing that our politics and the Politically correct ideas popular with some today.
Problem is the old truth, "Once the cat is out of the bag.... etc" is still relevant. One of our faults here is the extremes in attitudes, the minorities that have the attitude of LOVE 'EM OR KILL 'EM.
I am reminded of President Obama bringing up the Gay situation in Kenya, and the leader there said, "I am sorry Mr. President, but Kenya does not have a Gay Problem."
Looking around, I agree with you, we are wrong to give the 'Gay Community' the front page. We are supposed to still be a country where the majority rules but does not OPPRESS the minority. It is a fine line, but I will still pick the USA over Russia, although there are points where Russia leads.  _________________ Some facts but mostly just my opinion!
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01000001 01100011 01110100 01110011 Posts: 24285 7/9/19 10:34 am

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Fyi Russia is kicking all missionaries out of the country |
brotherjames |
If you like neo communism support Russia. |
Acts-celerater Posts: 935 7/9/19 5:12 pm

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Re: Fyi Russia is kicking all missionaries out of the country |
Dave Dorsey |
brotherjames wrote: | If you like neo communism support Russia. |
Yup. Russla, like China, is pleased to have the support of the visible church so long as that church is subservient to the desires of the state. |
[Insert Acts Pun Here] Posts: 13654 7/9/19 5:57 pm
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Resident Skeptic |
If States Rights meant anything anymore, many States would not be forced to comply with the Sodomite agenda. _________________ "It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves UPCI |
Acts-dicted Posts: 8065 7/9/19 8:00 pm
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Re: Fyi Russia is kicking all missionaries out of the country |
Resident Skeptic |
brotherjames wrote: | If you like neo communism support Russia. |
Your statement is not completely accurate. Many things have happened that have caused ethnic Russians to become leery of American missionaries. Furthermore, while Russia is becoming more authoritarian, they are not returning to communism. _________________ "It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves UPCI |
Acts-dicted Posts: 8065 7/9/19 8:02 pm
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Not sure who you know but nearly all of our AG |
brotherjames |
Missionaries have had their visas revoked as they expired. It is not the people who are leery of Americans it's the govt. And while they are not communists of the former USSR stripe. I said neo communism. Putin wants to be tsar using a authoritarian model with severe socialism to manipulate the people. In Moscow severe corrupt crony capitalism exists under the auspices of the local mafia run by the FSB (secret service all former KGB) run by Putin and his cronies. He also controls the oligarchs and the oil industry. Christianity is a threat to all of that. We knew back in the 90',s we had a window of opportunity open to us for a season. We made great strides but the window is closing just as it is in China. |
Acts-celerater Posts: 935 7/9/19 9:18 pm

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Re: Fyi Russia is kicking all missionaries out of the country |
Nature Boy Florida |
Dave Dorsey wrote: | brotherjames wrote: | If you like neo communism support Russia. |
Yup. Russla, like China, is pleased to have the support of the visible church so long as that church is subservient to the desires of the state. |
Is it any different in America today? As long as Christians chow down in America - they are ok. You complain about someone's lifestyle - you are a hater. _________________ Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because its the best thing going today! |
Acts-pert Poster Posts: 16646 7/10/19 7:02 am

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Re: Fyi Russia is kicking all missionaries out of the country |
Dave Dorsey |
Nature Boy Florida wrote: | Is it any different in America today? As long as Christians chow down in America - they are ok. You complain about someone's lifestyle - you are a hater. |
Good point. Throughout history, kings and kingdoms have been satisfied to tolerate the church so long as it preaches an inoffensive christ instead of preaching Jesus. |
[Insert Acts Pun Here] Posts: 13654 7/10/19 7:51 am
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