The fuel behind Vladimir Putin's rage against Ukraine probably has more spiritual and religious foundations than most pundits acknowledge: For religious leaders, the war in Ukraine is a top concern; for faith leaders in media, this conflict is not just about politics.
, former ambassador-at-large of international religious freedom during the Trump administration, the Russian invasion is a holy war over the politics of religion.
Brownback, making the rounds at NRB, helped Christian leaders understand the foundation of Putin's rage. It's one most government officials failed to take as seriously as they should have. Said Brownback,"That blew a gasket with the Russian Orthodox church. They were livid. It was also 40 percent of their membership, roughly, in Ukraine."
"So the whole nation was baptized," says Brownback."That's the start of the Russian Orthodox Church." "I believe it honestly is in his own heart and soul as to why he thinks he's justified in doing this — which is just totally wrong," says Brownback.
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