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The '''Yarovaya law''' refers to a set of laws passed in 2016 in the Russian [[Duma]] which is named after one of its authors Irina Yarovaya. The law's primary functions are to update counter-terrorism laws and public safety. | The '''Yarovaya law''' refers to a set of laws passed in 2016 in the Russian [[Duma]] which is named after one of its authors Irina Yarovaya. The law's primary functions are to update counter-terrorism laws and public safety. | ||
| − | However, the law has also found a place in the [[Christian persecution|persecution of Christians]] throughout [[Russia]], including a ban on foreign [[missionary]] work.<ref>[https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2016/july/russia-ban-evangelism-effect.html Russia's Ban on Evangelism Is Now in Effect]</ref><ref>[http://www.todayschristianliving.org/s4-features/severe-russian-laws-enacted/ Severe Russian Laws Enacted]</ref> [[Israel]] | + | However, the law has also found a place in the [[Christian persecution|persecution of Christians]] throughout [[Russia]], including a ban on foreign [[missionary]] work.<ref>[https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2016/july/russia-ban-evangelism-effect.html Russia's Ban on Evangelism Is Now in Effect]</ref><ref>[http://www.todayschristianliving.org/s4-features/severe-russian-laws-enacted/ Severe Russian Laws Enacted]</ref> In a similar case, but not as strict, [[Israel]] bans foreign missionaries altogether. |
Some Christian leaders called the law "some of the most restrictive laws in post-Soviet history".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2016/07/10/putin-signs-measure-revoking-religious-freedom/ Putin Signs Measure Revoking Religious Freedom: ‘Most Restrictive in Post-Soviet History’]</ref> The law has led to limitations on internet expression afforded to others.<ref>[https://relevantmagazine.com/article/putins-war-on-christianity-is-the-russia-issue-that-cant-be-ignored/ Putin’s War on Christianity Is the Russia Issue That Can’t Be Ignored]</ref><ref>[https://www.catholicherald.com/news/national___international/christianity_in_russia_faces_new_challenges/ Christianity in Russia faces new challenges]</ref> | Some Christian leaders called the law "some of the most restrictive laws in post-Soviet history".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2016/07/10/putin-signs-measure-revoking-religious-freedom/ Putin Signs Measure Revoking Religious Freedom: ‘Most Restrictive in Post-Soviet History’]</ref> The law has led to limitations on internet expression afforded to others.<ref>[https://relevantmagazine.com/article/putins-war-on-christianity-is-the-russia-issue-that-cant-be-ignored/ Putin’s War on Christianity Is the Russia Issue That Can’t Be Ignored]</ref><ref>[https://www.catholicherald.com/news/national___international/christianity_in_russia_faces_new_challenges/ Christianity in Russia faces new challenges]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 04:27, March 13, 2023
The Yarovaya law refers to a set of laws passed in 2016 in the Russian Duma which is named after one of its authors Irina Yarovaya. The law's primary functions are to update counter-terrorism laws and public safety.
However, the law has also found a place in the persecution of Christians throughout Russia, including a ban on foreign missionary work.[1][2] In a similar case, but not as strict, Israel bans foreign missionaries altogether.
Some Christian leaders called the law "some of the most restrictive laws in post-Soviet history".[3] The law has led to limitations on internet expression afforded to others.[4][5]
See also
- Restrictions on religious activity and/or religious persecution in Czarist, Soviet, and contemporary Russia
- Don Ossewaarde - the first American convicted of breaking a Russian law that bans preaching the Gospel outside a registered church.
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