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Why Putin is an ally for American evangelicals

  • Written by Melani McAlister, Professor of American Studies and International Affairs, George Washington University
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a mass in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Russia, on Jan. 7, 2018. Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

The close relationship between American evangelicals and Russia has lately been discussed widelyin the news media. In particular, the Justice Department unsealed a criminal complaint in...

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