[NYC-L] Press: The National Herald; Anastasios meets with Epirotans

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In a message dated 3/15/01 12:18:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
imerprishtina at hotmail.com writes:


> I guess everything is clear.
> 
> Anastasios has a "great" plan for Albania, to try and bring Greek influence 
> in it as much as possible, and to play in line with a group of Greek 
> Extremists that dream to conquer the South of Albania.

Where is that so clear for you?
> 
> I was surprise to read Father Arthur Liolin's letter defending the fact 
> that 
> he was present in a ceremony together with Anastasios in the U.S.
> 
> Seams that some Albanians are putting the religion before the Nation.

I'm afraid that you are one of them. If you're not an orthodox, what's your 
problem? This is just a religious case.

> 
> Well good lack to them. There ae times that each of us shows its 
> intentions, 
> weaknesses or strength.
> 
> One thing I know for sure, that Albanians in Kosova would have never 
> allowed 
> that a non-Albanian be a head of Religious Structure in Kosova.

 Are you really very sure about that? And if is possible, could you bring 
some more details? What is your religion Sir? What is your grandfather's 
religion? Why is so important to you discussing the Orthodox Church cases 
here? Do you really see any "nation" problems or just you are looking for 
some religion trouble? Again, the religion and the state are separated by law 
in Albania. If any problems, the problem is related only to Albanians 
citizens and their perspective religions.

> 
> But I think this is an occasion that our compatriots from the south of 
> Albanian can use to say something about Mr. Anastasios.

I don't think there is any "patriotism" over there. There is not any problem 
at all. Please, when you try to say something, pay attention in what are you 
saying. The church, the monastery or the mosque are private case for every one

> 
> I think it is time for him to leave.  But somebody has to "help" him do 
> that.

Why are you so worry, by the way? It looks to me that you are a Muslim, than 
what's your problem? Did you hear any Albanian Orthodox that don't agree and 
think there is a problem in Albanian Orthodox Church head office?
Furthermore, in which language do you pray in your God? Because the Albanians 
Orthodox pray in their own Albanian language. I'm pretty sure of that.
If I go further I could say that you still  practise the religion of people 
who occupied us for 500 years, but I'm not going to embarrass myself, because 
the decision is a decision of feel free people. No, I cannot discuss cases 
like that.
Please, don't be ridiculous Sir!

> 
> I strongly believe that for religion to prosper within Albanians it is not 
> necessary to compromise National interest and National pride.

Pashko Vasa said 100 years ago "Don't deal with "Christianizm" or 
"Muslimanizm" but Deal with "Albanianizm" (Pra mos besoni kisha dhe xhamia; 
Feja e shqiptarit eshte shqiptaria)
> 
> m

Etleva

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