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With this method one hides away the deeper moral value of theses celebrations. And those countries try to force this model onto other countries, globally.
I am deeply convinced that this is a direct way to the degradation and primitivization of culture. This leads to a deeper demographic and moral crisis in the West. Putin has not only talked the talk of defending Christianity; he has backed up his talk with military intervention. Senator Kamala Harris went in for her own kill shot by expressing her outrage toward a judicial nominee for being a member of a Catholic volunteer organization that would dare to have religious beliefs.
This is Bolshevism — bigotry, plain and simple. Trending: Easter Coronavirus Racism Elections. Short List Religious Freedom in Russia. The tight restrictions on minority faiths have increasingly gotten Protestants in trouble and continue to raise concerns over religious freedom. Kate Shellnutt May 7, AM.
Current Issue November Subscribe. Read This Issue. Free Newsletters Your daily news briefing from the editors of CT. Reply on Twitter. Join the conversation on Facebook. Tags: International Religious Freedom Russia. While some Russian Christmas traditions are similar to those practiced in the West, others are specific to Russia, reflecting Russia's rich history and the traditions associated with the Russian Orthodox Church.
Many of Russia's Christmas customs originated with the pagan culture that existed in Russia before the arrival of Christianity. Pagan rituals designed to bring about a good year with a rich harvest were performed from the end of December until around mid-January. When Christianity arrived in Russia, these rituals transformed and merged with the customs of the newly arrived religion, creating a unique mixture of Christmas traditions that are still observed in Russia today.
Currently, the difference between the Gregorian calendar and the Julian calendar is 13 days. Starting in , the difference will increase to 14 days, and Russian Christmas will thus be celebrated on January 8th from then onwards, until the next increase.
During the Soviet era, Christmas and all other church holidays were banned though many people continued to celebrate them in secret. Many Christmas traditions were moved to New Year's, which has been the most popular holiday in Russia ever since. Russian Christmas is spent with family, and is considered a time of forgiveness and love.
Thoughtful gifts are given to loved ones, and homes are decorated with figures of angels, stars, and nativity scenes. Many Russians attend a Christmas mass on Christmas Eve.
After dark, once the fast is broken, families sit down for a celebration meal. Traditionally, various pickled items are served, including gherkins, pickled mushrooms, sauerkraut, and pickled apples. Other traditional dishes include pies meat, mushroom, fish, or vegetable fillings. Today, Russian Christmas meals are eclectic and varied, with some families following tradition and others choosing entirely different dishes.
Many Russians do not follow the fast or attend church, but still celebrate Christmas, viewing the holiday as a celebration of love, acceptance, and tolerance. There is a small community of Scientologists in Russia. In recent years, the Russian government has come under fire from international whistleblowers for failing to respect religious freedom.
Although the constitution of Russia calls for freedom of religion, many argue that this is stipulation that goes unfollowed. Acts of religious extremism are generally frowned upon in Russia, and the Russian Orthodox Church has been called the "un-official" church of the state.
While non-affiliation in Russia is predicted to shrink in population, followers of Islam and Hinduism are predicted to grow in the future. Interestingly, the population of those who follow Russian Orthodoxy are predicted to shrink in population, from around million today to 88 million in One possible reason for this could be the fact that Russia is one of the world's countries that actually has a shrinking population, which is determined by a low birth date and a relatively short life expectancy, among other factors.
The Temple of All Religions located in Kazan, Russia includes an Orthodox church, a mosque, and a synagogue, among places for other types of worship. Benjamin Elisha Sawe July 6 in Society. All About the "Stan" Countries.
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