“The Last Judgment awaits every person.” That’s the admonishment hundreds of Russian Orthodox clergy offered to the Russian government last week. The clergy added that those “who give murderous orders” face “eternal torment.” Such language is striking not only in its content but also because of its source. In blessing Vladimir Putin’s nationalistic regime, the Russian Orthodox Church is
Upsetting the (Russian) Patriarchy
Upsetting the (Russian) Patriarchy
Upsetting the (Russian) Patriarchy
“The Last Judgment awaits every person.” That’s the admonishment hundreds of Russian Orthodox clergy offered to the Russian government last week. The clergy added that those “who give murderous orders” face “eternal torment.” Such language is striking not only in its content but also because of its source. In blessing Vladimir Putin’s nationalistic regime, the Russian Orthodox Church is