He is typical politically corrupted religious leader who has been co-opted by political leaders, in this case, an authoritarian regime — becoming nothing more than a dictator’s “mouthpiece”.
And in his case, it includes self-entitlement, as there are plenty of reports documenting Kirill’s own wealth corruption and accumulation of expensive materialistic goods.
Since when does a religious man whose religion teaches “peace” become such a propaganda “warmonger” — spreading lies and supporting a destructive barbaric war against a fellow peaceful Slavic Orthodox nation?
His criticism of those not sharing their wealth can definitely include Putin, himself and Putin’s oligarch friends. But likely is directed at oligarchs who have criticized Putin. He’s likely giving his ‘blessing’ for Putin to go after them.
Like Putin, Kirill should also be removed. They both are doing a disservice to the wellbeing of the Russian people and their relationship with its neighbors and the world.Like Putin, Kirill should also be removed. They both are doing a disservice to the wellbeing of the Russian people and their relationship with its neighbors and the world.
