Christians in Russia have said they are determined to preach the Gospel and fulfill the Great Commission despite tough new laws signed by President Vladimir Putin that ban evangelism outside of churches. ...
http://www.christianpost.com/news/christians-russia-refuse-stop-sharing-the-gospel-despite-putins-ban-evangelism-167442/
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July 2016...
FAITH UNDER FIRE
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/russia-puts-lid-on-christians-sharing-faith/#34c1Fo2QT9xudcrR.99
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July 2016...
Activities as diverse as holding prayer meetings in homes, posting worship times on a religious communitys website, and giving a lecture on yoga have all been interpreted by police and prosecutors as missionary activity, thanks to the broad definition now enshrined in the Religion Law.
Despite a clear predominance of prosecutions brought against those who see their faith as requiring them to publicly share their beliefs, such as Protestants and Jehovahs Witnesses, people from at least 15 different religious traditions have faced charges. ..."
On 6 July 2016, President Vladimir Putin signed amendments to the Religion Law imposing harsh restrictions on the sharing of beliefs, including on where and by whom they may be shared. ..."
Paul was sent to prison..........................
Baptists and mainstream non-cult Protestants have been affected too. Most especialy in Russian-occupied conflict zones in East Ukraine/Crimea.
The joke in on Russia. Once they let those Jehovah Witnesses in the door, they’ll never leave.
I don’t agree with JW doctrine but being a JW should not be a crime.
It was just a matter of time before they bothered someone with the power to make them STOP!/sarc
JW’s are basically the spiritual heirs of the 4th century heretic Arius.
Hard to find sympathy for folks who have been condemned since 325 A.D.
Have they outlawed Islam yet?