How Russia Breaks the Ten Commandments - Econ Lessons

My name is Mark Biernat, and I am looking at the ten commandments in the context of Russia, specifically the leadership actions in Moscow. Ronald Reagan once reminded Americans that the Ten Commandments form the moral compass of the free world. In this video, I explore how Russia, through its actions at home and abroad, breaks these timeless principles one by one.

No other gods: Replaced by the cult of power and authoritarian rule.

Do not take the Lord’s name in vain: Religion used as a political tool.

Honor your father and mother: Families torn apart by war and repression.

Do not kill: Aggression against Ukraine and disregard for human life.

Do not commit adultery: Corruption and betrayal of public trust.

Do not steal: Seizure of land, resources, and wealth.

Do not bear false witness: State propaganda and systematic disinformation.

Do not covet: Imperial ambitions for what belongs to others.

Reagan believed the Ten Commandments were essential for preserving liberty and justice. This video asks: what happens when a state rejects that moral compass?