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What do you think of Russia's new law starting Juy 20 revoking religious freedom?

http://www.breitbart.com/faith/2016/07/10/putin-signs-measure-revoking-religious-freedom/

Putin Signs Measure Revoking Religious Freedom: ‘Most Restrictive in Post-Soviet History’

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed legislation this week that severely restricts freedom of religion by prohibiting any religious speech or evangelization outside of places of worship.

“This new situation resembles the Soviet Union in 1929. At that time confession of faith was permitted only in church,” said Dr. Hannu Haukka, president of Great Commission Media Ministries, reports National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). “Practically speaking, we are back in the same situation. These anti-terrorist laws are some of the most restrictive laws in post-Soviet history.”

The new law, which goes into effect July 20, is actually an amendment to a package of laws against terrorism and extremism approved by the Russian Parliament’s upper chamber. As a result of the legislation, faith sharing in homes, in the media, online, or any place other than a government recognized church is prohibited.

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Posted - July 13, 2016

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  • 5808
    Really harsh.
      August 10, 2016 1:04 PM MDT
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  • 46117

    This is hardly NEW in Russia or China.   They are devolving.

      August 10, 2016 1:07 PM MDT
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  • 1326

    It is all prophecy found in the bible. It is a frontal attack on God's people and his name. 

      September 4, 2016 10:31 PM MDT
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