Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks with
Patriarch of Moscow, A Russian atheist who said 'there is no God' in arow on
social media could be sentenced to a year in prison. Viktor Krasnov, 38, is
facing the punishment for the
messages he posted on European social networking
site Vk.com.
The authorities became aware of the comments when another
online user involved in the dispute contacted them.
The user claimed Krasnov had 'offended the
sentiments of Orthodox believers'. Russia's Investigative Committee - the
equivalent of the FBI - charged Krasnov, who is now on trial in his native city
of Stavropol, in southern Russia.
Krasnov was forced to undergo month-long
psychiatric checks during the investigation. Doctors declared him sane, according
to anti-government news website Grani.ru.
In an interview with the site, Krasnov said: 'I
don't know how you can treat social networking posts seriously.
'Looks like we need a law to protect atheists'
feelings too
Only the foolish say there is no God!
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