Integration of Islamized Armenians in Armenian society threatens country's securityJune 20, 2009 - 16:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian identity has already been shaped, and it is not acceptable to call the generation of Islamized Armenians "Muslim Armenians", since there is no such notion, said a historian Tamara Vardanyan to news conference in Yerevan today. "Today we face a challenge of obliteration of our national identity. Integration of generations of Islamized Armenians not recognizing themselves as Armenians and Christians into Armenian society threatens Armenia's security," the historian said. However, according to Tamara Vardanyan, small number of Islamized Armenians return to Armenia, visit Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and again adopt Christian denomination. "Islam is a world-view, style of life and an Armenian adopted Islam is alienated from national values and roots. In some cases they are much more faithful Muslims. The key question is whether these Armenians admit Armenia to be their motherland or not," she stressed. According to her, today there is no precise data about the quantity of Armenians, whose ancestors adopted Islam. Meanwhile, Armenians wishing to come back to Christianity are very few. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |