Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by Mission Network News
Russia (MNN) — There may be some good news coming out of Russia as it relates to religious freedom. Opponents to the proposed amendments to Russia’s religion law say they don’t believe the amendments will be introduced in the Duma because they are so blatantly unconstitutional. Sergey Rakhuba with Russian Ministries says they’re so restrictive that every person who practices faith would be required to register. “Russian, or national leaders, call it a Draconian kind of amendment or change. It’s totally out of all proportion. It’s even worse than I remember under the former Soviet Union.” Rakhuba and others believe government leaders have a strategy to try and push it through now. “It’s done right before Christmas when the western organizations–those who help with religious freedom, especially in the former Soviet Union–are preoccupied with the celebration of this wonderful holiday.” While Rakhuba believes it’s an attack on extremism, Christians will suffer. He’s asking you to contact the Russian Embassy to voice your opposition. We’ll connect you at our Web site (Story 1 - December 2, 2009).
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