Russia Ukraine war, page-236552

Ashame isn't it... I also loath the idea on suppressing peoples beliefs unless aligned to the military or extreme nationalism. Non-religious ideals... has been done before even with Australian help,. Bali bombing. Jihadists etc...

Cults can be dangerous... so a balance

eg.

Support for Russian Nationalism

• The Russian Orthodox Church, especially under Patriarch Kirill, has been a strong proponent of Russian nationalism and the concept of the "Russian World" (Russkiy Mir), which promotes the idea of a shared cultural and spiritual space between Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. This ideology has been used to justify Russia's actions in Ukraine, as it frames these countries as part of a historical and spiritual unity that Russia has a duty to protect.

2. Endorsement of the War

• Patriarch Kirill and other church leaders have publicly supported Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. Kirill has described the conflict as a struggle to preserve the "historical unity" of the Eastern Slavic peoples, and he has portrayed the war as a defense against Western liberal values, which he sees as corrupting and morally decadent.

3. Propaganda and Moral Support

• The Russian Orthodox Church has been involved in disseminating state-aligned propaganda that portrays the war as a just cause. Church leaders have blessed Russian soldiers, framed the conflict as a "holy war," and offered religious justification for the actions taken by Russia in Ukraine.

4. Aid to Russian Soldiers

• The Church has provided material and spiritual support to Russian soldiers. Clergy have been present on the front lines to bless troops and offer religious services. The Church has also organized aid efforts to support the families of soldiers fighting in Ukraine.

5. Tensions with Ukrainian Orthodox Churches

• The Russian Orthodox Church’s support for the war has deepened the divide between it and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which gained independence (autocephaly) from Moscow in 2019. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church has condemned Russia’s actions, and the split reflects a broader political and cultural separation between Ukraine and Russia.