The Religious Roots of the War in Ukraine

Many observers have been surprised that this war has a religious dimension. Yet its roots lie in the intertwined but separate religious histories of Ukraine and Russia.
Written by Heather J. Coleman. Narration by Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. Video production by Svetlana Ter-Grigoryan, Laura Seeger, and Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. A textual version of this video is available at origins.osu.edu/read/religiou....
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These difference religious groups are more like political parties.✌️

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Very well done and accurate introduction to the situation

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Thank you. We're glad you enjoyed the video.

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We are all under God's spiritual jurisdiction .

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Amen

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That god from the Middle East. Well how do you like it now?

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WRONG! Ukraine was Not a nation seperate from Russia. Eastern Ukraine has been Orthodox for 1,000 years!