Is this proof that Putin might be an Atheist?

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So he does the sign of the cross but it didn't seem sincere to me. Also he is doing some weird macho thing at the same time which means he's trying to make a mockery of people who believe in Jesus.

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PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

This has nothing to do with a "weird macho thing" This is a local tradition in part of Russia done Annually by locals. It is very normal for leaders to participate in local events like that for PR.

As for his convictions I don't really care. The only one that knows is him. But the Orthodox church is a powerful force in Russia and has to be courted if you want to get anywhere these days.

markansas

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow they do it in colo also

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@markansas I came across it on a program about different places in Russia in the early 2000s when RT was just an English language channel geared towards ex-pats. If memory serves it has something to do with baptism. Not sure why doing it in -30 C is a thing though. lol

markansas

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow ya in colo it was not about being baptism . it was a winter time event of cutting a 10 ft square into the ice and doing a dunk for bout 20 seconds.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@markansas Here in Canada we have similar things called a Polar Bear Swim. Crazy winter festival shit. lol