I have the results of a survey done in 2006 by The Asia Pacific Association of Political Consultants, on Religion and politics in Russia. These are their conclusions:
That doesn't sound like an atheistic state to me. The figures of 1999 are even more overwhelming in favour of religion in politics.
Source: http://www.apapc.com/files/IAPC-Religion-Russia.ppt
Quote:The majority of Russians consider themselves to be religious. The most widespread confession of Russia is the Orthodox Christianity. The number of church members (those regularly attending services, fasting, etc.) totals 15%.
The rating of trust of the Russian Orthodox Church is one of the highest among major state and public institutions - 70,3%.
The most significant traditional values in the Russian society are family and work - in the minds of people they are true values of Christian character.
Russian citizens oppose the direct interference of religious organizations with the politics. Democracy along with other elements of the state structure is perceived as clearly secular sphere of social life.
The Russians see the main public mission of Church as cultural development of society and education of the younger generation.
Russian citizens would like to see religiously convinced politicians in goverment for they perceive it as a guarantee of their honesty and morality.
Thus, the religion is perceived as an intimate aspect of Russian life; however its basic role in the political life of Russia is to strengthen the morals, honesty and decency.
That doesn't sound like an atheistic state to me. The figures of 1999 are even more overwhelming in favour of religion in politics.
Source: http://www.apapc.com/files/IAPC-Religion-Russia.ppt
Best regards,
Leo van Miert
Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall --Torque is how far you take the wall with you
Leo van Miert
Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall --Torque is how far you take the wall with you
