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Euthanasia: Between the Philosophy of Life and Death
Legal evaluation of euthanasia is closely linked to the specifics of medical, moral ethical, philosophical and religious views. In certain countries it is criminal offense, while it is legally allowed in other countries. Euthanasia is legally prohibited in Armenia. What ethical issues does it cause globally, and does the Christian standing help overcome these issues? The topic is discussed by the Head of the Armenian Unit of UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and Very Rev. Father Zakara Baghumian from the Mother See.
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Identity Disruptions as a Result of Genocide
Many Armenians who survived the Genocide declined their identity in order to get rid of inferiority and integrate in new environment with more ease. According to specialists, identity disruptions such as these are considered to be one of the consequences of genocide. What behavioral consequences did identity disruptions lead to, and what can become the basis for revaluation and enhancement of Armenian identity? The topic is discussed by philosopher Silva Petrosyan and ethnographist Harutyun Marutyan
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The Clergy and Opressed Protest
The revolts taking place in the collectivization years during Soviet Armenia times is practically left untouched. However, these armed conflicts took quite a long time, from 1929 through 1931. Key organizers of protests were village priests and underground dashnaks. They were joined by numerous non-partisan co-villagers and often - by communists. The pioneer of upheaval was Vayots Dzor Marz - Daralagyaz, where around 2500 people were involved in the protests. During the revolt, for nearly one year VayotsDzor had no Soviet regime in the Marz. The pavilion “Option” hosts the pastor of Yeghegnadzor region Father Vazgen Hovhannisyan and historian Stepan Stepanyants.
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Give me, Oh God…
Many of us ask our close friends or relatives to pray for us. We ask for it, because we believe in the power of a prayer made for someone else. The first child of Hrayr and Christine – Gevorg, was born 12 years after their marriage. Hrayr readily tells about this episode in his life – what miracle happened and how the most sacramental dream of his family came true owing to the prayers of strangers.
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Greed
It’s quite natural for man to wish to work, make money, sustains family, obtain nice items. However, what is the reason behind the commandment that says do not covet your friend’s, neighbor’s possessions?
Father Arrnak Harutyunyan provides explanations.
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Anger
Christ got angry in the temple because He saw injustice.
Anger has a fine line: it is the expression of one’s inner feelings and emotions sometimes accompanies with the desire for justice.
Father Arrnak Harutyunyan provides explanations.
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Gift of Love
The love story between the members of Ararat Patriarchal Diocese Youth Union Sargis and Diana started in 2015, during the Feast of St. Sarkis. That day Diana didn’t have any symbolizing dream, however, she had asked for the intercession of the saint and was waiting in faith.
Sargis will soon graduate from Gevorkian Theological Seminary and the long days of separation of lovers will stay behind.
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The Church and Social Role of Woman
How is the issue of equal gender rights expressed in theology, in church and public life? How can self-discrimination hinder the realization of equal rights of men and women? The issue is discussed by Bishop Gevorg Saroyan and Director of German High Schools Armenia Branch Lusine Kharatyan.
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Psychological Overcoming of Disaster Consequences
The earthquake of 1988 turned the North of Armenia into a disaster zone. Unfortunately, this is the third decade since we fail to get rid of the mentality of the aggrieved despite of numerous attempts to assess and analyse the effects of disaster on our own lives. How to overcome the consequences of disaster, how does it separate from us?
The topic is discussed by psychologist Mels Mkrtumyan and Father Smbat Sargsyan.
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The 350th anniversary of the first printed Armenian Bible
The request of the RA Ministry of Culture to include the 350th anniversary of the first printed Armenian Bible in the UNESCO Calendar 2016-2017 was accepted.
The first printed Bible in Armenian language was published in 1666 in Amsterdam with the efforts of Archimandrite Voskan Yerevantsi. Who were ther first Armenian publishers and what was the cost of their labor?
The topic is discussed by Vardan Devrikyan, PhD in Philology and Father Ararat Poghosyan, Director of the Mother See Library.
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Feast of St. Sarkis: the Gap between the Form and Content
The events dedicated to the Feast of St. Sarkis tend to make the feast as appealing as possible. However, oftentimes the rendering of the feast sacrament is packaged in such a way as to make it fully unidentifiable. And no matter how intense the striving is, the form often doesn’t get to the point of turning into a content. The topic is discussed by Father Yesayi Artenian and ethnographer Ruzanna Tsaturyan.
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National Identity in the World of Globalization
Why is the world in the process of globalization concered with the issues of national identity? What will be the outcome of a politics that emphasized the importance of national identity? How can various elements of identity serve to build national authority? Vahagn Vardanyan, expert in international studies and psychologist Hrachya Hovhannisyan discuss social-psychological issues of national identity.
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