Navalny's death at the hands of Russia's fascist dictator Trump Putin is appalling. Deserves nothing but condemnation.
But before we get totally starry-eyed . . . about this "liberal" chap . . .
In 2002, he is elected to office for the first time, becoming a member of the regional council for his party, Yabloko, in Moscow. From 2004-07, Navalny serves as the chief of staff of Moscow for Yabloko and also as deputy chairman of Yabloko in Moscow.
He is later expelled from Yabloko after attending an ultranationalist, anti-immigration protest. Navalny is known to have anti-immigrant views.
For Christianity, by identifying truth with faith, must teach-and, properly understood, does teach-that any interference with the truth is immoral. A Christian with faith has nothing to fear from the facts
Yes, life is complicated. Navalny years ago was most famous for being part of the anti-immigration movement in Russia - maybe MRGA in a red hat - but he is yet another example of two wrongs not making a right. Just as I am capable at the same time of saying Hamas' action on Oct 7 were reprehensible and that Israel's actions in response - leveling Gaza - are outrageous.
Sometimes half a loaf is better than no bread. And Navalny running Russia might have been 'better' than Putin. But we could not take our eyes off him unless he had changed significantly since 10 or 15 years ago. Sadly (I think) we'll never know.
Yes, life is complicated. Navalny years ago was most famous for being part of the anti-immigration movement in Russia - maybe MRGA in a red hat - but he is yet another example of two wrongs not making a right. Just as I am capable at the same time of saying Hamas' action on Oct 7 were reprehensible and that Israel's actions in response - leveling Gaza - are outrageous.
Sometimes half a loaf is better than no bread. And Navalny running Russia might have been 'better' than Putin. But we could not take our eyes off him unless he had changed significantly since 10 or 15 years ago. Sadly (I think) we'll never know.
Well said.
For Christianity, by identifying truth with faith, must teach-and, properly understood, does teach-that any interference with the truth is immoral. A Christian with faith has nothing to fear from the facts
