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Would You Be Willing to Lose All for the Sake of Christ?

LTRP Note: Earlier this month Putin, the leader of Russia, brought into existence a law which prohibits the free preaching and sharing of the Gospel. Those in violation of this new law will be issued severe fines. In the 1960s and 1970s, Georgi Vins, a young Baptist pastor in the Soviet Union, was in a … [Read more…]

History Repeating Itself? – Russia’s Putin Signs Sharing Beliefs, “Extremism,” Punishments

By Victoria Arnold Forum 18 President Putin has signed amendments imposing harsh restrictions on sharing beliefs, including where and who may share them, and increased “extremism” punishments, introduced with alleged “anti-terrorism” changes. There are widespread Russian protests against the suddenly-introduced changes, and may be a Constitutional Court challenge. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has signed into … [Read more…]