The Russia-Ukraine War
Make No Mistake, If There’s a War Between Russia and Ukraine, It Will Be a Religious War
Katherine Kelaidis
The first major conflict between two Orthodox Christian nations since the War of the Stray Dogs in 1925 (was clearly and plainly a territorial dispute) has likely just begun.
How is the Russia-Ukraine War Linked to Religion?
Peter Smith
Ukraine’s tangled political history with Russia has its counterpart in the religious landscape, with Ukraine’s majority Orthodox Christian population divided between an independent-minded group based in Kyiv and another loyal to its patriarch in Moscow.
Russia is Waging a Religious War on Ukraine, and Israel is Involved
Catherine Wanner, PhD
A renewed schism in Christianity: Ukraine is fighting for its independence from Russia in the churches as well as in the streets. And Kyiv has a surprising model for its struggle for sovereignty and religious identity.
Why Church Conflict in Ukraine Reflects Historic Russian-Ukrainian Tensions
J Eugene Clay
The current split in Ukrainian Orthodoxy reflects a fundamental question: Are Ukrainians and Russians one people or two separate nations?
The New Independent Orthodox Church in Ukraine
Andriy Mykhaleyko
In January 2019, the Ukrainian Orthodoxy received what is known as the tomos from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, which established the independent Orthodox Church in Ukraine.
Crisis in Society & Religion in Ukraine
Patricia Herlihy
Few, if any, would advocate a return to the communist regimes of Eastern Europe. Yet, one of the ironies of history is that those oppressive systems kept in check nationalistic and religious antagonisms or at least visible violent clashes such as we are witnessing in the former Soviet states.
Moscow Patriarch Stokes Orthodox Tensions with War Remarks
Peter Smith
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, leader of Russia’s dominant religious group, has sent his strongest signal yet justifying his country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Putin’s War Against Ukraine May Have Spiritual, Religious Foundations: “Good vs. Evil”
Lauren Green
Four faith leaders share insights on the tragedy of the Russia-Ukraine war. (Fox News)
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