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ARAM I PUBLISHED BOOK CALLED "ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES"
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/729263/aram-i-published-book-called-%E2%80%9Cissues-and-perspectives%E2%80%9D.html
19:08, 14 August, 2013
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS: Catholicos of Cilicia Aram I published
English language book "Issues And Perspectives" consisting of 242
pages. "Armenpress" was informed about this from The Great House
of CIlciia.
In the Introduction of his recent book, His Holiness Aram I states
that "two salient features of modern societies occupy a central place
in this book." These are: "First, religion has become pivotal in the
daily life of societies. It is, in one way or another and on a larger
or smaller scale, associated with critical issues and deep concerns,
particularly in the realms of politics, economics, the environment,
science and technology. While religion by its very nature and vocation
is a source of peace and reconciliation, justice and progress, it
has also been misused and abused for evil ends.
This abuse of religion, with its far-reaching consequences, is one
of the most complex problems facing the world today.
Second, the world has undergone a tremendous change, driven by the
explosion in the technology of information and communication.
We are all part of cyberspace and are wired into networks, which
instantly connect people of all places, races, religions and cultures,
even in the remotest corners of the globe. Walls are collapsed,
boundaries are abolished and lines of demarcation are destroyed.
We are transformed into a cybercommunity, which has its own culture,
value-system, rules and norms. This interconnectedness not only
integrates; it also disintegrates. It not only reconciles peoples;
it also polarizes them."
According to Aram I, "the implications of these major and unprecedented
developments are identifiable in almost all spheres of societal life."
In his introductory remarks His Holiness reminds the readers that he
"addresses issues with an interactive approach and in a holistic way.
One cannot resolve issues by evading them nor oppose them by simply
disagreeing with them or undermining their importance. In fact, those
committed to serving humanity must discern and confront issues, provide
perspective and seek solutions." The Catholicos also reminds that
"the issues touched in this book are timely and they deserve focal
attention and serious discussion. I do not claim that the views that
I have offered and observations that I have made are exhaustive. But I
do hope that the perspectives that I have provided may bring a meagre
contribution towards the comprehensive and critical scrutiny of these
complex issues, acute problems and major challenges.
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/729263/aram-i-published-book-called-%E2%80%9Cissues-and-perspectives%E2%80%9D.html
19:08, 14 August, 2013
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS: Catholicos of Cilicia Aram I published
English language book "Issues And Perspectives" consisting of 242
pages. "Armenpress" was informed about this from The Great House
of CIlciia.
In the Introduction of his recent book, His Holiness Aram I states
that "two salient features of modern societies occupy a central place
in this book." These are: "First, religion has become pivotal in the
daily life of societies. It is, in one way or another and on a larger
or smaller scale, associated with critical issues and deep concerns,
particularly in the realms of politics, economics, the environment,
science and technology. While religion by its very nature and vocation
is a source of peace and reconciliation, justice and progress, it
has also been misused and abused for evil ends.
This abuse of religion, with its far-reaching consequences, is one
of the most complex problems facing the world today.
Second, the world has undergone a tremendous change, driven by the
explosion in the technology of information and communication.
We are all part of cyberspace and are wired into networks, which
instantly connect people of all places, races, religions and cultures,
even in the remotest corners of the globe. Walls are collapsed,
boundaries are abolished and lines of demarcation are destroyed.
We are transformed into a cybercommunity, which has its own culture,
value-system, rules and norms. This interconnectedness not only
integrates; it also disintegrates. It not only reconciles peoples;
it also polarizes them."
According to Aram I, "the implications of these major and unprecedented
developments are identifiable in almost all spheres of societal life."
In his introductory remarks His Holiness reminds the readers that he
"addresses issues with an interactive approach and in a holistic way.
One cannot resolve issues by evading them nor oppose them by simply
disagreeing with them or undermining their importance. In fact, those
committed to serving humanity must discern and confront issues, provide
perspective and seek solutions." The Catholicos also reminds that
"the issues touched in this book are timely and they deserve focal
attention and serious discussion. I do not claim that the views that
I have offered and observations that I have made are exhaustive. But I
do hope that the perspectives that I have provided may bring a meagre
contribution towards the comprehensive and critical scrutiny of these
complex issues, acute problems and major challenges.