Serbian Orthodox Church to remain neutral

And so they should remain neutral and stay out of politics.
Serbian Orthodox church has been accused of supporting criminals which is completely untrue and unfair.

This should shut up all who say that again.

Unlike some other religions, Serbian Orthodox Church does not get involved in government business.

'Unlike some other religions, Serbian Orthodox Church does not get involved in government business'.

Peggy were did you heir that!!! Because for the last 600 years The Serbian Orthodox Church(Dating back to King Lazer) was involved in every bad thing that happen to Serbia and the Serbian people!!!!

peggy,
they say this also about the greek orthodox church, but the truth hurts, religion is stated in passports in greece, which is a gov legal pass.

Serbian Orthodox Church to remain neutral
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I don't thinks so, there is no will for this.

The SPC persreved our identity as a Serbian people 600 years ago while others were being converted to islam George. The orthodox church is no where near as corrupt as the Vatican that blessed the sowrds of the crusaders that went on a murdering spree.

George USA, Please give me some examples of where the Serbian Orthodox Church commited crimes. Don't throw accuasions so liberally as you will have to back them up with facts.

Now, I am eagerly awaiting your credible evidence on that.

bmrusila
“Otherwise I do agree that religion and politic should be divided and no interference is accepted. However, I agree that religion should play an important role in everyone's lives to some extend since religion promote faith,love,hope and tolerance.”

I totally agree with our statement, But the facts are that in The epic Battle of Kosovo on 28 June 1389, The Ottomans invaded and met the Serbian Army under Prince Lazar near Pristina, at Gazi Mestan. The Serbian Army was assisted by various allies (Albanians Crotians, and Bosnians and others). In that battle the Serbian Orthodox Church with the Serbian noblemen sided with the Ottomans, in return the Orthodox Church became a State religion along with Muslim. In that battle Prince Lazar himself lost his life to Vuk Branković one of the Serbian medieval noblemen. To save face the Serbian Orthodox Church canonized Prince Lazar as Saint Lazar.

pegg,
I am going to copy and past me comments from B92 dated Feb. 28 2007, that would fit perfect in this Article !!!
“To remind you that, if it was not for the Serbian Orthodox Church, Milosevic would not of got in Office and there would not be over 200,000 people die with the blessing of the Serbian Orthodox Church. The Serbian Orthodox Church started the wars in Croatia against the Catholics, In Bosnia against the Muslims and Catholic, and In Kosovo against the Albanians (Muslims, Orthodox, and Catholics).

You are right about, Stambolic being originally Milosevic mentor. But the facts are in April 1986 Milosevic was elected chairman of the Belgrade city committee and was at that time one off the biggest opponent of Nationalism!!! And in April 1987 with the backing of the Serbian Orthodox Church he emerged as the leading force in Serbian Politics and the biggest Nationalist. With Stambolic backing, Milosevic was elected New Party Leader, with the narrowest margin in 8th Session of the League of Communists of Serbia. In July 1990 with the adoption of Milosevic New Serbian Constitution He gave the Serbian Orthodox Church great influence in political decisions and in return the Serbian Orthodox Church campaigned for him and in the December 1990 elections Milosevic won with over 80.5% of the vote.

My main point is that the state of Serbia in not separated from the Church and even today with Kostunica in office the Church, has even greater influence in political decisions. “

God bless,

So Tex Willer, who do you think the Church will support in the presidential election then?

Peggy were did you heir that!!! Because for the last 600 years The Serbian Orthodox Church(Dating back to King Lazer) was involved in every bad thing that happen to Serbia and the Serbian people!!!!
(George - USA, 17 January 2008, 17:46)

Let me tell you where she heard it from.

It could have been from the Kremna Prophecies where God would punish the Serbs for falling in the trap of forming the Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia under the leadership of Tito. Winston Churchill and the west are in art to blame also for allowing Tito to seize power.


It seems to me Serbia reached it's zenith of power under th Nemenja Dynasty after adopting Christian Orthodoxy from Byzantium.

Peggy I agree,
Serbian Orthodox Church was not involved but some their priest. No religion promotes hate, war but love and peace . It is the people that would like to interpret it differntly use the religion to back their crimes.

Gorge,

When have such clams then you should also back them by relevant sources, otherwise it is just your own opinion and I cannot trust you, especially not since Serbain Orthdox Church was not active or ahda any influence for 50 years.

Otherwise I do agree that religion and politic should be divided and no interference is accepted. However, I agree that religion should play an important role in everyone's lives to some extend since religion promote faith,love,hope and tolerance.

Doni

Is that true what you have said for Greece or just imagination of yours? I really never heard before and ask anyone to tell me.

Doni, Even if what you say about the Greek passports is true, what does that have to do with the Serbian Orthodox Church?

Why are you trying to link the two for the purpose of commenting on this article?

b92-What happened to my comments? Are you people that fearfull of the truth that Peggy is able to respond without having my comments posted.Then what is your true purpose of hosting this forum? Is it possible for a Serbs to be challenged with opposing views? Show some courage and post my previous comments and if anyone doesn't agree that's fine.Trying to silence the truth is futile. And yes your beloved priests do need to come clean by confessing to their role in goverment of Serbia's policy of aggression by forceably carving a Greater Serbia out of Yugoslavia's republics.Only the truth shall set your people free.

Serbian Orthodox Church to remain neutral
/////////////////////////////

I don't thinks so, there is no will for this.

'Unlike some other religions, Serbian Orthodox Church does not get involved in government business'.

Peggy were did you heir that!!! Because for the last 600 years The Serbian Orthodox Church(Dating back to King Lazer) was involved in every bad thing that happen to Serbia and the Serbian people!!!!

peggy,
they say this also about the greek orthodox church, but the truth hurts, religion is stated in passports in greece, which is a gov legal pass.

Peggy I agree,
Serbian Orthodox Church was not involved but some their priest. No religion promotes hate, war but love and peace . It is the people that would like to interpret it differntly use the religion to back their crimes.

So Tex Willer, who do you think the Church will support in the presidential election then?

And so they should remain neutral and stay out of politics.
Serbian Orthodox church has been accused of supporting criminals which is completely untrue and unfair.

This should shut up all who say that again.

Unlike some other religions, Serbian Orthodox Church does not get involved in government business.

The SPC persreved our identity as a Serbian people 600 years ago while others were being converted to islam George. The orthodox church is no where near as corrupt as the Vatican that blessed the sowrds of the crusaders that went on a murdering spree.

Gorge,

When have such clams then you should also back them by relevant sources, otherwise it is just your own opinion and I cannot trust you, especially not since Serbain Orthdox Church was not active or ahda any influence for 50 years.

Otherwise I do agree that religion and politic should be divided and no interference is accepted. However, I agree that religion should play an important role in everyone's lives to some extend since religion promote faith,love,hope and tolerance.

Doni

Is that true what you have said for Greece or just imagination of yours? I really never heard before and ask anyone to tell me.

Peggy were did you heir that!!! Because for the last 600 years The Serbian Orthodox Church(Dating back to King Lazer) was involved in every bad thing that happen to Serbia and the Serbian people!!!!
(George - USA, 17 January 2008, 17:46)

Let me tell you where she heard it from.

It could have been from the Kremna Prophecies where God would punish the Serbs for falling in the trap of forming the Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia under the leadership of Tito. Winston Churchill and the west are in art to blame also for allowing Tito to seize power.


It seems to me Serbia reached it's zenith of power under th Nemenja Dynasty after adopting Christian Orthodoxy from Byzantium.

b92-What happened to my comments? Are you people that fearfull of the truth that Peggy is able to respond without having my comments posted.Then what is your true purpose of hosting this forum? Is it possible for a Serbs to be challenged with opposing views? Show some courage and post my previous comments and if anyone doesn't agree that's fine.Trying to silence the truth is futile. And yes your beloved priests do need to come clean by confessing to their role in goverment of Serbia's policy of aggression by forceably carving a Greater Serbia out of Yugoslavia's republics.Only the truth shall set your people free.

George USA, Please give me some examples of where the Serbian Orthodox Church commited crimes. Don't throw accuasions so liberally as you will have to back them up with facts.

Now, I am eagerly awaiting your credible evidence on that.

Doni, Even if what you say about the Greek passports is true, what does that have to do with the Serbian Orthodox Church?

Why are you trying to link the two for the purpose of commenting on this article?

bmrusila
“Otherwise I do agree that religion and politic should be divided and no interference is accepted. However, I agree that religion should play an important role in everyone's lives to some extend since religion promote faith,love,hope and tolerance.”

I totally agree with our statement, But the facts are that in The epic Battle of Kosovo on 28 June 1389, The Ottomans invaded and met the Serbian Army under Prince Lazar near Pristina, at Gazi Mestan. The Serbian Army was assisted by various allies (Albanians Crotians, and Bosnians and others). In that battle the Serbian Orthodox Church with the Serbian noblemen sided with the Ottomans, in return the Orthodox Church became a State religion along with Muslim. In that battle Prince Lazar himself lost his life to Vuk Branković one of the Serbian medieval noblemen. To save face the Serbian Orthodox Church canonized Prince Lazar as Saint Lazar.

pegg,
I am going to copy and past me comments from B92 dated Feb. 28 2007, that would fit perfect in this Article !!!
“To remind you that, if it was not for the Serbian Orthodox Church, Milosevic would not of got in Office and there would not be over 200,000 people die with the blessing of the Serbian Orthodox Church. The Serbian Orthodox Church started the wars in Croatia against the Catholics, In Bosnia against the Muslims and Catholic, and In Kosovo against the Albanians (Muslims, Orthodox, and Catholics).

You are right about, Stambolic being originally Milosevic mentor. But the facts are in April 1986 Milosevic was elected chairman of the Belgrade city committee and was at that time one off the biggest opponent of Nationalism!!! And in April 1987 with the backing of the Serbian Orthodox Church he emerged as the leading force in Serbian Politics and the biggest Nationalist. With Stambolic backing, Milosevic was elected New Party Leader, with the narrowest margin in 8th Session of the League of Communists of Serbia. In July 1990 with the adoption of Milosevic New Serbian Constitution He gave the Serbian Orthodox Church great influence in political decisions and in return the Serbian Orthodox Church campaigned for him and in the December 1990 elections Milosevic won with over 80.5% of the vote.

My main point is that the state of Serbia in not separated from the Church and even today with Kostunica in office the Church, has even greater influence in political decisions. “

God bless,