“Faith forbids him to take up arms, kill, or take oaths.” These were the words of a witness speaking at a court hearing in defense of Daniil Strelkov. Daniil is a Baptist Christian in Russia who believes that the teachings of Jesus Christ mean that he cannot fight in the military. The Russian constitution provides […]
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Let Your ‘Yes’ Be ‘Yes,’ and Your ‘No,’ ‘No’
“If the Elector Palatine granted you the great mercy of releasing you from prison and banishing you from the territory, would you swear under oath neither to carry on your trade nor to teach it outside of the territory?” The interrogating officer looked sternly at the prisoner, awaiting an answer to his demand. Few would […]
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