The Russian Issue on Which We Should be Focusing: Putin's War on Christianity

Veronica Neffinger : Mar 30, 2017
ChristianHeadlines.com

In addition to restricting Christians' religious freedom, the laws limit the free expression of citizens via the internet.

[Christian Headlines] Russia has been in the news nearly every day lately, mostly for the possibility of the current U.S. presidential administration's connections to the country and its president Vladimir Putin. However, politics shouldn't be the only—or even the most prominent—reason Russia is in the news. (Photo: Facebook/via ChristianHeadlines.com)

Christian persecution is increasing in Russia under a set of laws Putin signed last year known as the Yarovaya laws. These laws restrict the freedom of citizens in a number of ways, including specifically restricting Christians' right to evangelize.

Relevant Magazine notes that, although the laws are billed as anti-terrorism measures, in truth they target Christians who...

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