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Istanbul Armenian Patriarch Mesrob Mutafyan II said...

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  • #21
    Originally posted by 1.5 million
    The lesson of value here - that all Armenians should take head of - is be very wary of following the lead of priests...they have let us down in the past and if allowed many of them would do the same today...

    That is true to an extent. I remember it was Abovian who wrote something to the effect that " Armenians were mistaken in building too many churches and not enough fortresses" If someone could find that quote, I would appreciate that. Then again, our church is who we are.
    General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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    • #22
      Originally posted by TurQ
      Just because he is not inline witth Diaspora politics doesnt make him a traitor.

      This is also true for Partriach Barthalomeos, he also being called as traitor by mainland Greeks and Greeks of US.

      The problem with these guys is that they are in a no-win situation. What is left of their communities are easy prey if they become too outspoken or push too hard. Not being outspoken angers the diaspora and also appeases the state so it's like a never ending cycle
      General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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      • #23
        Originally posted by TurQ
        Joesph
        MAsrob is a mature person, he is an intellectual and a knowledgeable scholar at the same time. He does not personally want to get into influence of diaspora leaders.

        The event was not a propoganada event, the name of the conference was
        "The art of living togather, peaceful co-existence of Armenians and Turks", it was totally politics free conference. That was Masrob's comments, there were other conferences as well held in Istanbul university or GAzi university, but he just participated in this event.

        I have posted that news because of his comments on antagonism on both sides, which I believe has a value.
        That event is totally propoganda. How could it not be? With the title "The Art of Living Together; Peaceful Co-Existence of Armenians and Turks"

        What are they going to say besides, we love you, you love us, let's forget all bad thing and live like nothing ever happened?
        General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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        • #24
          Originally posted by TurQ
          May be thats why the Tashnaks assasinated the Priests who wouldnt support them

          They did infact murder some Armenians priests amongst other Armenians. In the Armenian community the Dashnaks are still controversial.
          General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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            • #26
              Originally posted by someone

              Turkish Weekly left out one additional yet very important quote that was nevertheless posted in the Turkish Daily News "although the repsonsibility of the two sides is not equal"


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              General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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              • #27
                This thread was first stated by TurQ, so I'm merged the two.

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                • #28
                  The second of that conference will be held in Yerevan "The art of living togather".


                  I have looked thru the names of the articles, they sound really interesting.
                  I hope they will translate those into English


                  Originally posted by Joseph
                  That event is totally propoganda. How could it not be? With the title "The Art of Living Together; Peaceful Co-Existence of Armenians and Turks"

                  What are they going to say besides, we love you, you love us, let's forget all bad thing and live like nothing ever happened?

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                  • #29
                    Originally posted by TurQ
                    The second of that conference will be held in Yerevan "The art of living togather".


                    I have looked thru the names of the articles, they sound really interesting.
                    I hope they will translate those into English
                    This will make many diasporan Armenians unhappy and feel uneasy. Turkey and Armenia proper will jsut have to find a way to co-exist and this sort of thing, political, propaganda or not has to happen to normalise realtions. Many Diaspora Armenians IMHO do not feel the daily dangers, urges or need to live side by side with a country like Turkey so I think they have and will have great difficulty understanding relationship "sparks" of this sort.

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                    • #30
                      Originally posted by hitite
                      This will make many diasporan Armenians unhappy and feel uneasy.
                      Nothing could be further from the truth. You are projecting your own thoughts/feelings upon us and really have no idea how we think and feel and what we know etc

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