‘Russian government introduces draconian Soviet era restrictions on religious freedom’

Posted on July 1, 2016 
Filed under World news

kremlinLast Friday two members of the Russian Duma (parliament) introduced a series of amendments to anti-terrorist legislation that would require individuals to gain prior state authorisation before even discussing their faith with someone else. …

It now goes to Russian President Vladimir Putin who has until July 20th to decide whether the bill will become law. The new law will require any sharing of the Christian faith – even a casual conversation – to have prior authorisation from the state. This includes something as basic as an emailed invitation for a friend to attend church…”

– Concerning news via Barnabas Fund.