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1. I do not. You may. I may feel that way at times, but I do not advocate or wish their death.
2. Putin has actually killed many.
3. “Thou shalt not kill.”
4. I doubt this man is one of Christ’s, based on His evil in the world.

Putin supports the Russian Orthodox Church
Putin has killed people he believed to be enemies to the state. “Thou shalt not kill.” does not cover enemy combatants which is how Putin views them. We are not trying to get into bed with him but to share common interests fighting terrorists as an example. Overtime maybe the Russians will be more accepting of us and good relations will be possible, maybe not. But our shared
Christian values gives us a natural alliance and certain natural foes.

Putin supports the Russian Orthodox Church

Sure, it is Russian and widely believed and he can control it. That doesn't make him a Christian. He has prevented outside Christian groups from evangelizing. And this is all I responded to on this thread... It is doubtful to me the man is a Christian.

Putin has killed people he believed to be enemies to the state. “Thou shalt not kill.” does not cover enemy combatants which is how Putin views them. We are not trying to get into bed with him but to share common interests fighting terrorists as an example.

This is a separate issue. I'm fine with working with Russia on common interests. To do so, we do not have to pretend he is a Christian or rationalize the killing off or imprisoning all rivals.

Thou shall not kill means "murder." Killing is right when necessary. Murder is not.

Best and Merry Christmas.