'Islam is not a religion - it's a political party': Greece's Archbishop Iarmus II

The Dhaka Times Desk 'Islam is not a religion, it's a political party', says Archbishop Iarmus II of Greece, Business. Its followers are warlords.

He also said, they are scattered around; This is the character of Islam. He made this comment in a televised speech on January 16, taunting Muslims.

Meanwhile, the Muslims of Greece strongly condemned the statement of the Archbishop of Athens attacking Islam. They said more moderated speech is essential to maintain a peaceful environment. Especially during the corona pandemic when people all over the world are stuck.

The Western Thrace Turkish Minority Consultation Council (BTTADK) said in a statement that we strongly condemn the statement of the Archbishop of Greece.

A statement from the council's Twitter account said, "We always expect more peaceful language to be used instead of anti-Islamic rhetoric during a difficult pandemic like Corona."

Janathi, the Turkish Union of Western Thrace, called Irmus' statement not only an attack against Islam, but also hateful.

The statement published on the union's website further said that such statements are quite insulting. The use of such language from the Church of Greece would put the situation in dire straits. Such statements are a blatant example of Islamophobia and xenophobia in Greece. In addition to correcting the language, Airmus is calling for a sincere apology.

The Western Thrace Imam-Khatib Schools Graduates and Members Association called Irmus's statement "targeted and jealous".

A statement said, how a learned man made such a statement that a common man could not use! We demand his mental health check. I strongly condemn his arrogant statement. I call on Ayrmus to apologize not only to Muslims, but to the entire human race for spreading hatred.

The Western Thrace Minorities with Higher Education (BTAYTD) said that the archbishop's statement has no theological or historical data.

A statement from the organization said, We are saddened and surprised by such a statement of an archbishop even from a sensitive and important position.

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