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Russian Nuclear Orthodoxy: The Fusion of Faith and Force

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 Stephen Bedard No Comments

In recent years, scholars and analysts have highlighted the concept of Russian Nuclear Orthodoxy—a fusion of Russian Orthodox Christianity with the country’s nuclear and military identity. This unique phenomenon reflects how the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) has intertwined with the nuclear forces of the Russian Federation, lending religious legitimacy to Russia’s nuclear arsenal and its broader military ambitions. In this post, we’ll … Read More “Russian Nuclear Orthodoxy: The Fusion of Faith and Force” »

Who Are the Old Believers?

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Stephen Bedard No Comments

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Have you ever heard of the Old Believers? They are not simply believers who happen to be old. This is a collection of groups that split off from the Russian Orthodox Church. You might enjoy this short documentary that gives you a sense of who the Old Believers are and what started the movement.