Literally none of that is true. Also, Orthodox Christianity doesn't extend to just Russia. It's church isn't even the oldest, or the most expansive. In fact, it's only a slice of one of several Orthodox denominations. If you don't want to join the Russian church then just pick another one.
Downvote because what I said is true and it's recorded in history. Go and do your own research, don't accuse someone of lying just because you don't like what they say. All Orthodox churches have been infiltrated, including the Greek one which is the first people will jump to defend in this argument.
You just moved the goalposts. Now it's all Orthodox Churches? And the bar now is that they've merely been infiltrated? While yes that is true, every denomination of Christianity period has seen infiltration by the powers that be throughout all of history, including the present day. What makes Orthodoxy unique is that none of these attempts have succeeded in subverting it. That shouldn't be surprising though as Christ himself said that The Gates of Hell would not Triumph against his Church.
Using it to start brother wars on multiple occasions is what I consider a successful infiltration. Go study history.
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