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Every second Russian believes that seven years in prison – a well-deserved punishment for participating Pussy Riot – Maranatha

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Almost half (47%) of Russians who were aware of the punk group Pussy Riot prayer service in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, according to an adequate punishment for such a speech to imprisonment for seven years. Such a survey conducted by “Levada Center” in April in 130 localities 45 regions of Russia.

Yet more than a quarter (32%) of respondents who are familiar with the situation say that, in their opinion, taking into custody – an excessive punishment for girls. One in ten (10%) respondent does not consider the act states Pussy Riot serious enough for criminal prosecution. Hard to answer the question about the adequacy of the possible punishment of girls 11% of respondents reported on the results of the study, “Interfax”.

In general, according to sociologists, in the last month of awareness about the history of Russian Pussy Riot has increased significantly – from 54% to 72%. If in March closely followed the developments only 4%, then in April they accounted for 10%. It also increased the number of people who had heard about the controversial punk band speech: now their share is 41% against the previous 30%. One in five (22%), respondent admits that he had heard about the performance of girls, but does not know the essence of the incident. Do not know anything about the performance a little more than a quarter (27%) of respondents, 19% less than in March.

sounding recent criticism of the Russian Orthodox Church of the respondents associated with the involvement of the Church in politics, maintaining the interests of existing authorities (25%), the discrepancy between the actual sermons and religious way of life (16%).

Also among the root causes of

criticism of opponents of the respondents referred to the desire to humiliate the Russian national revival of the Church and weaken union power, the Church and the people (13%), dissatisfaction with free-thinking people growing conservatism and fundamentalism, aggressive church (7%) and rejection of orthodox values ​​of these people ( 6%). Difficult to explain the flow of criticism of one-third (33%) of Russians.

Recall that another survey, conducted over two weeks ago, the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) vyyayavil that “punk-a prayer,” attracted more than 70% of Russians and provoked a mixed reaction in the community.

Many felt this action hooliganism and sacrilege, and some usmatreli it a political protest. However, only 7% of Russians are urged not to punish prisoners participating shares in the temple, but the actual prison term urged them to give only 10% of the population.

The survey polls were “punk-a prayer,” respondents most often regarded as hooliganism (46%). This is the opinion as Orthodox (48%) and Muslims (51%), in solidarity with them and those who consider themselves atheists (48%). By the same position more inclined supporters of the party “United Russia” (51%).

Every fifth respondent called sacrilegious act of the girls (21%) – mainly followers of the “Fair Russia” (28%). Occurred less frequently seen by respondents as a political protest (13%), PR-action (10%). Very few who treats it as a manifestation of extremism (4%) or performance (1%).

The survey participants offered to appoint a third arrested the girls from the Pussy Riot sentence of hard labor (32%). It is this position is shared by the Orthodox (33%) and those who regard the incident as hooliganism (38%).

One in five (20%) believes that the organizers of this campaign deserve just fine – this view is typical of non-believers (30%) and those who call “punk-a prayer to” political protest (33%).

to sentence women to the actual prison term offer 10% of respondents – mostly those who are considered sacrilege share (21%). Almost as many (9%) think that they should be punished with arrest for 15 days. Another 5% believe that the culprits should be punished only with probation.

Limit stigma offer 8% – as a rule, those who regard an action as an attempt to PR (13%). And only 2% of the girls insist on tradition anathema.

7% of respondents believe that punishing the girls and did not need – most proponents of this view among the followers of other religions (14%) and those who consider “punk-a prayer” as a political protest (20%).

opinion poll was conducted March 31-April 1 in 138 settlements in 46 regions and republics of Russia.

Benedict XVI turned 85 years old – Maranatha

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Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger in the world), one of the world’s most respected religious leaders, celebrates his 85th birthday. A native of Bavaria, an outstanding thinker and researcher of the Bible, teacher and writer and theologian, he was almost seven years, is the apostolic throne (elected in the conclave April 17, 2005 at the age of 78 years).

Joseph Ratzinger, who succeeded to the throne of the Pole Karol Wojtyla – the first German pope since Pope Victor II, who led the Roman Catholic Church in the eleventh century. Now, the German prelate – the old sovereign of Vatican last century. He is considered one of the most conservative theologians of Catholicism. Author of numerous scientific publications, one of which, “Introduction to Christianity” became an international bestseller, translated into dozens of languages, including Russian. The latest work of Pope Benedict – a two-volume epic “Jesus of Nazareth. From the entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection. ” Ratzinger continues to work on comprehension of the way of life of the Savior, is expected to yield the third and final volume of this book.

recently intensified attacks on Benedict XVI, whom some radical religious circles accused of weakening the position of world Catholicism, the reluctance to carry out internal reforms. Rumors of strife in the Roman Curia, the Pope’s intention to leave “to resign, retire to the monastery,” the predictions of his imminent death, talk about the existence of a conspiracy against the Pope, and even plans to assassinate him.

As if to refute such speculation the head of the Vatican shows the tremendous physical and intellectual activity. He recently made a pilgrimage to distant overseas, 23rd in a row, visiting with the apostolic visit to Mexico and Cuba. The next step – to participate in the celebration of Christian families in Milan, the new Middle East Tour (Lebanon, September 2012), the holding of the World Catholic Youth Days in Rio de Janeiro (2013).

Jubilee celebrated in the Vatican, in a purely private setting. At the same time, the Catholic churches of Rome and the world today are services for the health and welfare of the supreme pontiff of the universal, primate of Italy, titular bishop of the Eternal City.

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