Daily Pastoral #40
What’s happening in Ukraine right now is nothing less than a collective crucifixion. As I type this, Russia is knocking out Ukraine’s water, electricity, and infrastructure while a very cold winter is on the way. It is no less than mass murder, and it is all being justified by (you guessed it) Christian nationalism.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, ‘Patriarch’ Krill has said that Russian soldiers who die in the war against Ukraine will be cleansed of all their sins.1
This is Satanic.
If you want to see what demon possession looks like, look no further than Krill. I’m talking in very literal terms here. Not metaphor.
Crucifixions are never easy to see or go through. They’re literally the worst - the most harrowing of nights. A death occurs, or many. Though I do believe that death never has the last word - that something new will emerge on the other side - it’s inhumane to jump straight to resurrection day when the nails are being hammered in.
Right now, we must pray and hold fast. World governments can and will do what they can, but a true resolution will take nothing less than an act of God. You can’t bomb, legislate, or nuke away evil, greed, and/or fear.
Hold vigil, friends.
Pray for Ukraine.
Pray for Russia.
Pray for the world.
As Ever,
Jonas
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orthodox-church-leader-says-russian-soldiers-dying-ukraine-will-be-cleansed-sin-2022-09-26/
I agree with your description of Krill as "demon possessed". I believe that many leaders of "religion" who proliferate violence against others - for any reason - can't possibly be filled with the spirit of Jesus. Those beliefs are man-made and/or evil led.
Jonas, things are seldom as they seem... especially when viewed through the eyes of Mainstream Media and its adherents! Light and Love have already won out over the Dark Forces except in the deceived perception of the outer world... and, unfortunately, of the masses of humanity! Yet, there is a greater truth revealing itself world-wide if one has the inner eyes to see it... and live it!