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TexasTowelie

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Thu Dec 25, 2025, 06:40 PM 10 hrs ago

Patriarch Kirill praises Russia's "prosperous times" - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD



Patriarch Kirill has declared that Russia is living in "very prosperous times" and that Russian citizens should thank God for the current government. According to the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, the country's success is proven by the fact that its leaders, officials, and educators are Orthodox believers.

In this episode of Break the Fake, Jonasz Rewiński examines how religious rhetoric is increasingly used to mask Russia's economic problems. While prices rise, incomes stagnate, and living standards fall, official narratives shift the focus from measurable reality to "spiritual prosperity."

We break down how faith is being turned into a political tool, why criticism is dismissed as ingratitude, and how spiritual language is used to justify economic failure.
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Patriarch Kirill praises Russia's "prosperous times" - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD (Original Post) TexasTowelie 10 hrs ago OP
He may not want a flying lesson. Turbineguy 10 hrs ago #1
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