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Every country conducts its own policy, by means of which it defends its rights. However, there are abroad some circles and individuals who accuse us of having destroyed the churches and mosques. To these people we say: we do not involve ourselves in the internal affairs of other countries, nor wish to. We wish, therefore, that other countries would not meddle in our affairs. As far as religion is concerned, we cannot permit in our country, among our people, a "state" which assists foreigners like the Vatican, which is dependent on imperialism. On the other hand, we have not compelled, nor do we compel, anyone by administrative measures to renounce his religious views. Religion is a question of personal conscience. At the present time, the Greek Orthodox clergy represents the most reactionary circles directed against our country. It seeks to make people believe that all Orthodox Christians among us are Greeks. It ranges itself even against Papandreou, objecting to his policy in relations with our country. But everything will work out for the best, irrespective of the threats of the reactionaries. (it) |
