Comments on: Church of Greece rallies opposition to crucifix ban

By: Theodoros

Theodoros — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:24:27 +0000

The cases that have been affecting Italy and Greece (probably more
countries)indicate the troubling trend with which undemocratic measures
are disguising themselves with the “human rights” or “minority rights”
labels.

The case in Italy shows that Christianity is coming under persecution,
perhaps not as dramatically as ocurred in Russia with mass killings
but through legislation and prejudice. The move in Italy emanated from
one single person who was offended by the crucifix. To think that one
person (who was not being compelled to pray or participate in any
service) should have the ability to impact millions of people in Italy
and all over Europe is an affront to democracy and demonstrates what
post-Christian Europe has been reduced to.

Europe is presently playing host to millions of Muslims, most of whom
are undoubtedly honest people looking for a better life. At the same
time, Islamic militants are among them and the fact is Islam will be
the primary beneficiary of Europe’s descent into secularism.

The spiritual future of Europe may very well be Orthodoxy or Islam. I
hope the Orthodox Churches see the opportunity at hand to spread in
Europe.

Theodoros

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:33:54 +0000

Three Cheers for the Greek Church! Its nice to see a Church stand up for what is right.

The Church in Greece’s actions also serve as a reminder of the moral and spiritual ambiguity emanating from the Phanar/79th Street these days. Is the EP even going to comment on this issue?

By: George Michalopulos

George Michalopulos — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:56:15 +0000

Bravo to the Church of Greece! All Christians need to stand with the Christians of Italy to fight this travesty. What a difference the Church of Greece is than the Phanar. It is to hierarchs such as Hieronymous and the late Christodoulos that the Greek-Americans should look for guidance, not dilettantes like Lambrianides.