Originally posted by Chico
Growth - yes, because it started from near zero (religion was effectively banned under communists who wanted their religion to be the only one), so naturally growth is high as it started from low ground and now people who secretly worshipped can do that openly. This is also supported by the State because tw@tface president is as fked in the head about God like you with the only difference being that he is not shy to break laws and provide illegal support to the Ortodox Church.
Most people in Russia don't believe in God -- 70 years of communists regime made its toll and very few did not become atheists. Of course if you make a poll then most people would associate themselves with Christianity, but this is the same in this country and does not mean jack -- I also say words like "for Gods sake" or "for the love of God", but it does not mean I believe in God.
Case in point -- my mother was christened when she was born, but this was kept secret and while my grandmother actually goes to church (and I count her as believer) my mum won't go to church and won't read Bible, even though she will have a small cross thingy and generally may mention God.
This ain't believing.
You Chico know fk all about Russia, especially fk all squared about religion there, so if you want to have any weight in your arguement then try something else.
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