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I don't like politics and talking about it, but I read this news and it caught my attention (even though I live in Belarus, not Russia, but my relatives and old friends of my parents live there, and in general, Russia is not a foreign country for me). Bill on Offending Religious Feelings The State Duma adopted a statement on the protection of religious feelings of believers at a meeting on Tuesday. RIA Novosti Earlier today, Popov announced at a meeting of the Duma's inter-faction group for the protection of Christian values that representatives of the Duma faction "United Russia" propose to introduce an article into the Criminal Code on liability for offending religious feelings. ITAR-TASS http://blogs.yandex.ru/search.xml?cat=theme&id=538707&ft=blog&group=2 And a couple of entries in blogs with comments: Vadim Alexandrov Democracy and freedom of speech have defeated tolerance. September 26th, 7:52 B. Obama stated that he does not intend to ban "Innocence of Muslims," as this would violate freedom of speech. I can imagine how upset our liberal lackeys and adherents of tolerance are. Democracy and freedom of speech in the United States have defeated tolerance (as we understand it). In Russia, they are going to put people in jail for offending religious feelings, close YouTube, and label the word "Russian" as "skinhead" and prosecute people under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. But in America, the church, with all the feelings of its adherents (of any nationality), is separated from the rights and freedoms of citizens. God bless America. http://alexandrov-blog.livejournal.com/235008.html Spare the children! The people's representatives of the Lubyanka ilk are concerned with the birth of a new, vitally important law for the country - on the protection of religious feelings. For offending religious feelings, you can now get five years in prison. It turns out that the vast majority of people, whose feelings no one seems to care about, automatically fall into the category of potential suspects - because believers are very sensitive and easily offended. If someone doubts the existence of God, they will be sent to the "zoo." This is where the witch hunt will begin - the Middle Ages will be envious! Moreover, no one will be immune from criminal prosecution, including the so-called believers who have become more active recently. After all, the religious beliefs of believers of one denomination automatically offend the feelings of adherents of another. What a strange country we have! In just a few months, a secular state, or at least one that continues to position itself as such, is easily turning into a fundamentalist one. Even without changing the constitution. I will immediately object to those who think that the Constitution of Russia should be written with a capital letter. I think that this document, which has long had nothing to do with either Russia or any other country, should still be written with a capital letter. I am afraid that if things continue this way, we will need to write the word "Russia" with a small letter. Unless, of course, this word ceases to be used altogether. Looking at the speed of change in our country, nothing should surprise us. Yes, we are used to not being surprised by anything. We, the non-believers who make up the majority of the country's population, are not surprised that someone is building temples and mansions with our money, buying expensive cars, planes, and yachts. And we are not offended that a zealous minority is now legally indoctrinating our children at school. But it could turn out as it did three-quarters of a century ago in Germany. There, too, they did not immediately start sending Jews to gas chambers. First, they banned Jews from owning pharmacies. In one night, they smashed all pharmacies owned by Jews and threw the owners out into the street. The Jews cried, sighed, and continued to live. Then, for example, Jews were banned from using public parks or riding the tram. The Jews sighed again and continued to live. I am not exaggerating or embellishing - it was exactly like that. Many, of course, left Germany, but how many remained! What were they waiting for? Therefore, friends, do not wait until we all turn into those unfortunate Jews! http://pora-valit.livejournal.com/812950.html