... the scale of forces US neocons and West in general unleashed in Russia. I thought I need to make this point in a separate post. Patriarch of All Russia Kirill served Liturgy in the main Cathedral of Russian Armed Forces on April 3. In his Sunday sermon that is what he said:
Translation:I want to say again and again: we are a peace-loving country and a very peaceful, long-suffering people who have suffered from wars like few other European nations. We have no desire for war or for doing something that could harm others. But we have been so educated by our entire history that we love our Fatherland and will be ready to defend it in the way that only Russians can defend their country.
When I say these words, I do not say any empty compliments. I start from the history of our people, from the history of our Armed Forces. After all, we broke the back of fascism, which, undoubtedly, would have defeated the world, if not for Russia, if not for the feat of our people. May the Lord help us today too, so that we, being peaceful, peace-loving and modest people, are at the same time ready - always and under any circumstances - to protect our home.
Here is a glimpse into the ceremony and sermon itself:
I want to point out: this is not some prosperity gospel BS in some mega-church. Every single Russian family have somebody who fought and who died fighting against fascism (often used as a substitute for national socialism). The United States has no such experience, neither do US Armed Forces. But then again, what can possibly Petraeus or Kagan know about that--nothing. I am sure Petraeus' grandfather didn't die in Donbass fighting Wehrmacht in 1941, mine did and that is the difference which cannot be reconciled and that is why Russians do not pick up the phone anymore.
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