The greatest danger for Russians is their own opinion

ROC priest: own opinion is a danger for Russians

One of the representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) said. people having their own opinions is “the biggest danger for Russians”.

During the interview, the priest stressed that independent thinking and information outside the church “erodes the spiritual foundations of society”.

«When a person learns and thinks independently, it becomes dangerous - both for him or her and for the state. We need to read less on the Internet and listen to the church more,» the minister said.

Context.

The announcement comes amid a tightening Kremlin's control over the information space and Increasing the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in propaganda narratives.

The Russian church continues to actively support the war against Ukraine, calling it a «sacred mission» and urging citizens to «be obedient to the authorities».

Analysts note that such statements demonstrate Merging the church with state ideology, where any criticism or free thinking is considered a «threat to stability».