I am making the final steps in a study on the symbiosis between the Church (Eastern Orthodox) and the State, comparing Russia and Moldova. For the purpose of my research I view Church as a political institution in the society rather than a religious practice. Although the study of religion, as an area of inquiry, is not part of my research interests, that particular topic is of an interest to me, as it aims at looking at the factors that affect the political development in a transition country.
My preliminary findings show that Church in Russia and Moldova has played a [significant] role in the consolidation of authoritarian practices, and in the hindering of democratic development. As I was looking at some recent events, my attention was drawn to few posts in the Internet, that Read the rest of this entry »
