“Turkey
Objects to Pope Francis Use of the Word ‘Genocide’ to Describe Armenian Killing”
By: Desmond
Butler, Ayse Wieting, Suzan Fraser
Source:
HuggingtonPost
Pope
Francis, a man with immense power, decided it was time to use the word
‘genocide’ while addressing the events that took place in the year 1915. He said,
“Concealing or denying evil is like allowing a wound to keep bleeding without
bandaging it.” (1) In response foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu tweeted, “The
pope’s statement which is far from historic and legal truths is unacceptable,
Religious positions are not places where unfounded claims are made and hatred
is stirred.” (1)
The
Turkish government and some of its people are stirred and do not know what to
make of this situation. Seeing that the pope has an unimaginable power in some realms
they fear the picture they have painted for the world is slowly losing its
colors. Italy and the United States have both accepted that the event of 1915,
the genocide, has occurred, however they refuse to use the word genocide, because
they fear they will have to sever their ties with their supposed ally, Turkey.
The
head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Aram I, acknowledges and thanks Pope
Francis for publicizing the centennial of the Armenian Genocide and for
introducing this event on a world wide scale.
This
article not only establishes the legitimacy of the Armenian Genocide, but also
helps other world leaders understand it is time to take a stand and do what is
morally right. The Armenian people respect
and thank the pope for being able to come forth and use the only word that can
actually define the occurrences of April 24, 1915.
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