In his speech celebrating the annexation of parts of Ukraine, the Russian President adopted the rhetoric that Western countries are dominated by “outright Satanism.”
From the World
Russian War Miracles: St. George’s Icon Streams Myrrh to Support Mobilization
Myrrh-streaming icons are not new in the Orthodox tradition, but this one in Onega calls for Russians to serve in the Army rather than escaping abroad.
Russian Anti-Cultist: The “Operation” in Ukraine Is a Crusade Against Satanism
Alexander Novopashin, Vice President of the largest Russian anti-cult organization, insisted that Russian troops are fighting “Satanists.”
Afro-Brazilian Religions Targeted by Counter-Cult Violence in Brazil
Fundamentalist Christians attack places of worship and devotees of Candomblé and Umbanda claiming they are “Satanists.” One woman lost an eye.
French FECRIS Affiliate, Leader Continue to Promote Russian Anti-Cultists Calling for a Crusade Against “Ukrainian Nazis and Satanists”
On September 24, a Chinese official organization revealed that on July 25 FECRIS treasurer Didier Pachoud and his organization GEMPPI hosted the notorious Roman Silantyev.
Tajikistan’s Ban of Jehovah’s Witnesses Illegal, UN Human Rights Committee Says
The UN body ruled that conscientious objection, proselytization, and claiming theirs is the “true religion” cannot be prohibited
“Avatar” Is Back, and It Still Looks Like Damanhur
In 2009, I suggested that the religion of the film’s extraterrestrials had significant similarities with the ideas of an Italian esoteric community.
Anti-Ahmadi Hate Speech Used for Electoral Purposes in Pakistan
The government accuses former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party, which is ahead in the polls, to be “pro-Ahmadi.” It is not, but hate continues to be spread.
Patriarch Kirill Threatens Enemies of Russia With Deportation to Siberia
He visited the mines of Norilsk and suggested “scarecrows” should be brought there, so they may “think twice whether it is worth offending the Russians or not.”
New Creation Church: Evangelical Church Accused of “Brainwashing” in Russia
Pastor Stanislav Moskvitin is tried in Omsk for having allegedly converted his devotees through “illegal psychological techniques” and “hypnosis.”