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Lawyer Bob Amsterdam represents the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. He says the brutality they face at the hands of the Ukrainian government is truly shocking.

Apr 22, 2024
Bob Amsterdam, an international human rights lawyer banned from Russia, sheds light on the shocking oppression faced by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church under the Ukrainian government. He argues that, contrary to its democratic image, Ukraine is one of the most repressive countries he's encountered. Amsterdam critiques the hefty U.S. aid going towards a government that silences dissent and highlights the alarming personal experiences of persecution among those advocating for religious freedom. He also questions the moral implications of supporting such a regime.
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ANECDOTE

Amsterdam's Experience in Ukraine

  • Bob Amsterdam, a Jewish lawyer banned from Russia, represents the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
  • He visited Ukraine and witnessed firsthand the persecution of Christians and the lack of democracy.
INSIGHT

Silence of American Christians

  • American Christian leaders should speak out against sending money to Ukraine.
  • Ukraine's government persecutes Christians, and this is wrong.
INSIGHT

Ukraine's Authoritarianism

  • The U.S. government effectively controls Ukraine.
  • Yet, Ukraine operates as an authoritarian state that assassinates people and intimidates legislators.
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