Rev Andrey Kordochkin: Putin and the Church

Andrey Kordochkin, a former Russian Orthodox priest, shares his powerful experiences opposing the Ukraine war and Putin's influence on the church. He reveals the moral dilemmas faced by clergymen amid the invasion, highlighting the courage of nearly 300 dissenting priests. Kordochkin discusses the troubling nexus between faith and state under Putin, as well as the struggles for nonviolent resistance in oppressive regimes. He also addresses the implications of Ukraine banning certain clerics and the impact on religious freedom and identity.