Paul Hannosh recently wrote on article entitled "Is Russia the Real Enemy of the American People". Although we don't agree with most of what he wrote about, his points are important to point out because it highlights the purpose of why we do these types of shows. We want you to question, we want you to do your homework and we want you to know the truth behind whats going on in the world.
Hannosh begins his article asking why we've demonized Vladimir Putin. He praises Putin for standing up for Christian values and criticizing our stand with GLAAD opposing Russian persecution of homosexuals.
Lets make this very clear...When Christian principals are used to enslave men rather than make them free you know that something is wrong. When men quote scripture and use that as a war speech before the illegal invasion of a country you know something is wrong.
Yes, the invasion of Crimea was illegal. President Khrushchev gave Crimea to Ukraine in 1954. It was signed into law. To argue that now is pointless. Since 2008 Russia has invaded two countries illegally and they haven't had to answer for it until the current economic sanctions.
Hannosh goes on to reference U.S. alleged involvement in the Ukrainian maidan protests. He references the Victoria Nuland phone leak and the photos of John McCain with the Ukrainian right wing nationalist leader of Svoboda, Oleh Tyahnybok. On this we applaud him. This is the point of this series. To make it clear that we do not approve when our nation or any other puts national interest ahead of principles! Whether it's John McCain taking pictures with Islamist extremists in Syria or right wing leaders in Ukraine...we don't support him or any other foreign policy that conflicts with our principles.
The problem with Hannosh's article is that he sides with Putin's Russia and that being a prime example of a nation following interest over principle. Putin is openly supporting right wing groups in western Europe to incite nationalism. How can you support a return to 1930's/40's Europe? How can Putin be a champion of Christian values while at the same time promoting chaos?
The problem is not Russia's history with Orthodoxy or how devoted they are. The problem is that Russia's current leadership is looking to exploit that. Again, any nation following a policy of interest over principle is sailing down dark waters. Recognizing it in Russia can help us recognize it here at home. We simply must be a nation of principle...not interest.oogle recently sent me an article entitled "Is Russia the Real Enemy of the American People?" Although I don't agree with most of what he wrote about, his points are important to point out because it highlights the purpose of why we do these types of shows. I want you to question, I want you to do your homework and I want you to know the truth behind whats going on in the world. My oft repeated mantra remains: "do not take my word for anything. I do not ask for your trust. I want you to find out if it is true yourself."
The article begins asking why we've demonized Vladimir Putin. The columnist praises Putin for standing up for Christian values and criticizing our stand with GLAAD opposing Russian persecution of homosexuals.
Lets make this very clear...When Christian principals are used to enslave men rather than make them free you know that something is very wrong. When men quote scripture and use that as a war speech before the illegal invasion of a country you know something is wrong.
Yes, the invasion of Crimea was illegal. President Khrushchev gave Crimea to Ukraine in 1954. It was signed into law. To argue that now is pointless. Since 2008 Russia has invaded two countries illegally and they haven't had to answer for it until the current economic sanctions.
The article goes on to reference U.S. alleged involvement in the Ukrainian maidan protests. The author references the Victoria Nuland phone leak and the photos of John McCain with the Ukrainian right wing nationalist leader of Svoboda, Oleh Tyahnybok. On this we applaud him. This is the point of this series. To make it clear that we do not approve when our nation or any other puts national interest ahead of principles! Whether it's John McCain taking pictures with Islamist extremists in Syria or right wing leaders in Ukraine...we don't support him or any other foreign policy that conflicts with our principles.
The problem with the article is that the author sides with Putin's Russia and that being a prime example of a nation following interest over principle. Putin is openly supporting right wing groups in western Europe to insight nationalism. How can you support a return to 1930's/40's Europe? How can Putin be a champion of Christian values while at the same time promoting chaos and bigotry?
The problem is not Russia's history with Orthodoxy or how devoted they are. The problem is that Russia's current leadership is looking to exploit that. Again, any nation following a policy of interest over principle is sailing down dark waters. Recognizing it in Russia can help us recognize it here at home. We simply must be a nation of principle...not interest.
For the full story and to see who the players are watch the special "The Red Storm Rises" available for binge viewing here.