In 2014, Russia used religious controls in an attempt to diminish Crimea’s cultural identity. It plans to do the same to all of Ukraine.
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Adventist Pastor Abducted During Communion Service in Eastern Ukraine
On September 27, 2014, a Seventh-day Adventist pastor in eastern Ukraine was abducted by gunmen as he was conducting a communion service at a small church in Horlivka. According to parishioners, reports the Adventist Review, the gunmen refused to identify themselves or answer any questions. They forced Pastor Sergei Litovchenko to close the church and…
Explainer: What is Happening in Ukraine?
What is Happening in Ukraine? [dc]T[/dc]he recent events in Ukraine have captured news headlines around the world. Here is some background information on Ukraine, relevant history regarding the recent events, and information about how this may affect religious liberty and particularly the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Ukraine is an independent nation of 45.59 million people that…