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2023-10-31 23:23:34 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 8BD8D9F64A66C8A039AFD1F575215C83AFD3B05B6CE4AD9E2EBCDF9BD26B3D98
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Moscow uses the Russian Orthodox Church and its affiliate in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), to support its invasion of Ukraine. The UOC's flock collapsed to 4% of the population, as believers opted for other orthodox churches that do not obey Moscow. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-parliament-backs-ban-russia-linked-church-initial-vote-2023-10-19/ https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2361&context=ree https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/russian-priest-attacks-ukrainian-priest-with-crucifix-during-soldiers-funeral/video/c2d82b503f1c8b88761cecb889e128dc
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