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It is inevitable: The orthodox church is a symbol of Mother Russia in Ukraine. People use religion to affirm their definitions of themselves. It's just a symbol. I dont think the removing of religion from the equation would make the situation any less inflamed. It is a primarily question of national identity, and religion is only one part of that.
I support, on principle, the desire of many Ukranians to secede from Russia, an opressive and deeply unpleasant right wing regime. The Catholic church may help bring unity to this movement, but a secular movement may have been just as fervent. Very hard to know.