[PGR88]

I don't know about Orthodox Christian teachings on marriage, but I doubt they look favorably on Putin dumping his wife of 30 years, while at the same time keeping a 20-something Russian gymnast as a mistress (who has now bore him a child, some reports say).

[Cincinnatus.45-70]

Nobody is perfect. Ask the question this way: Do his virtues outweigh his imperfections?

Ask it about Putin, and then ask it about Obama.

The answers seem pretty clear to many.

[DungeonMaster]

My thoughts just completely went away from politics!

Actually they are in a much happier place now.

[Romulus]

Whether Putin is a good Christian is important, but not vital to geopolitical matters. It is enough that he considers himself Christian, identifies with Christian concerns, and engages his country in support of Christians, in his country’s traditional sphere of influence.

[caww]

Let's get real....Putin's mistress isn't 19 anymore....She's well into her 30's with the full figure Russian body going on....but of course Putin's enjoying her.

When she was working in the government...but likely now sheltered somewhere in Europe as a stay at home mom...