Pashinyan has been tasked with dismantling Church, and if it collapses, our entire nation will collapse as well – The People Speak

As part of “The People Speak” project, Alpha News conducted surveys in Yerevan and Armenian-populated communities in the United States and Russia to determine citizens’ opinions on the most pressing issues of the day.

According to one of the survey participants, Pashinyan and his team seem to act as agents of Turkish influence, following the directives of Azerbaijani and Turkish authorities.

“Yes, theoretically this is possible, but only if both countries are willing to reach the right decisions, manage to come to an agreement, and most importantly, honor those agreements,” noted a respondent, addressing the issue of establishing relations with Turkey.

“Of course, cooperation with neighbors is possible, but only on the basis of equal relations and mutual respect. Political dialogue with Turkey and Azerbaijan can be pursued, but not in the way the Armenian authorities are currently conducting it,” another citizen emphasized.

When asked about Armenia’s security, respondents expressed dissatisfaction and doubt about whether the country can survive.

“There is now a total destruction of the nation and the state. The current Armenian authorities are pursuing a policy of unilateral concessions,” stressed one participant, adding that Armenia’s border security can only be guaranteed by a strong army.

Addressing the current authorities’ campaign against the Armenian Apostolic Church, most citizens emphasized that this is unacceptable, as it undermines the foundations of the Armenian nation and erodes spiritual sovereignty.

“The Church can resolve its internal issues on its own; secular figures have no right to interfere in its internal affairs. Even though I am not a supporter of the Church, I believe Pashinyan has crossed all boundaries,” one respondent said.

Participants also spoke out in defense of national philanthropist and businessman Samvel Karapetyan, noting that the actions of Armenia’s authorities are unacceptable.

“This is blatant injustice. What wrong has he done? Any of us can say that we support the Church. Armenians are all believers; we are a faithful people. Our Church is a unifying institution that has brought Armenians together as one for centuries. Pashinyan has been tasked with dismantling the Church, and if it collapses, then our entire nation will collapse as well,” stressed another respondent.