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In <9210030201.AA26092@cc.UMontreal.CA> sebr@iro.umontreal.CA (Sebastien Racine *Rocker*) writes:

>     Hi,

>     I heard that public advocation of religions in
>     Greece was strictly prohibited according to a
>     law (1939). Greek Orthodox church is allowed to
>     make propoganda of any kind, on the other hand
>     any public activity of other religious branches
>     is strictly prohibited. Yesterday I have learned

Rubbish... The Greek Orthodox Church is the official church
(like the Church of England in England, etc), with >95% of the
population Orthodox. However, no prosyletizing (=brain washing)
is allowed by *anyone*. For more, watch the latest video of the
group "Genesis" (song: "Jesus, he knows me"), or call (USA)
1-800-GEN-ESIS for more information.

>     that a friend of mine working for our organization
>     in Greece was prosecuted because of his religious
>     beliefs. We, Jehovahs' Witnesses strongly protest this

Rubbish again. You can beleive in whatever (even in nothing and
be an atheist).

>     behaviour of the Greek government. While allowing TV
>     programs and prayers for orthodox church but
>     prohibiting other religious TV programs, talking
>     about democracy is useless.

Not true. The Greek Orthodox Church (and not the
religion/dogma) represents an istitution as far as the Law
is concerned. In practice, it is a part of the Greek identity
(the name speaks for itself) for ~2,000 years and this will not
change, just because some people (especially non-Greeks) want it
this way. On the other hand the real issue, behind all this is
the dodging of military service. Some people only remember
Democracy when it comes down to rights and not obligations.

>     We strongly protest such a law in an EC country
>     which must be assumed to be democratic.
>     Why was Greece accepted to the EC, anyway?

Who is "We"? As to why Greece was accepted in the EEC, well,
read your second line.

>     My best regards,
>     ---
>     SR

With  all due respect

Panayotis
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