BREAKING NEWS:
RETURN TO THE SOVIET UNION ERA:
Putin Signs Law Restricting Religious Freedom in Russia.
QUOTE: "The new law will require any sharing of the Christian faith – even a casual conversation – to have prior authorization from the state. This includes something as basic as an emailed invitation for a friend to attend church. Even in a private home, worship and prayer will only be allowed if there are no unbelievers present. Churches will also be held accountable for the activities of their members. So if, for example, a church member mentions their faith in conversation with a work colleague, not only the church member but also the church itself could be punished, with individuals facing fines of up to 50,000 rubles (£580; USD770; €700). There are also restrictions on the extent to which churches can have contact with foreigners; for example, any non-Russian citizen attending a church service would be required to have a work visa or face a fine and expulsion from Russia".
https://barnabasfund.org/news/Putin-Signs-Draconian-Anti-Christian-Provisions-into-Law
http://www.voanews.com/content/putin-signs-counterterrorism-law-criticized-telecom-chiefs-rights-activists/3408367.html
http://www.ibtimes.com/russian-anti-terrorism-law-signed-amid-business-human-rights-outcry-how-big-brother-2389849
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article/574513.html
RETURN TO THE SOVIET UNION ERA:
Putin Signs Law Restricting Religious Freedom in Russia.
QUOTE: "The new law will require any sharing of the Christian faith – even a casual conversation – to have prior authorization from the state. This includes something as basic as an emailed invitation for a friend to attend church. Even in a private home, worship and prayer will only be allowed if there are no unbelievers present. Churches will also be held accountable for the activities of their members. So if, for example, a church member mentions their faith in conversation with a work colleague, not only the church member but also the church itself could be punished, with individuals facing fines of up to 50,000 rubles (£580; USD770; €700). There are also restrictions on the extent to which churches can have contact with foreigners; for example, any non-Russian citizen attending a church service would be required to have a work visa or face a fine and expulsion from Russia".
https://barnabasfund.org/news/Putin-Signs-Draconian-Anti-Christian-Provisions-into-Law
http://www.voanews.com/content/putin-signs-counterterrorism-law-criticized-telecom-chiefs-rights-activists/3408367.html
http://www.ibtimes.com/russian-anti-terrorism-law-signed-amid-business-human-rights-outcry-how-big-brother-2389849
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article/574513.html
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