Church–State Relations in Today’s Crisis-Beset Greece: A Delicate Balance Within a Frantic Society

Polyzoidis, Periklis

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-77297-4_6

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“…In other words, they are a core component of the Greek national identity (Halikiopoulou, 2010;Yannas, 2016;Karagiannis, 2009). Meanwhile, there were cases in which the Greek Church exploited its significant charity mission in order to support its opinions and ideas (Polyzoidis, 2019). Additionally, the term 'prevailing religion' (see the relevant section of this study) in the Constitution of the country is linked with the heritage of the Byzantine Empire.…”

Section: Church In the Public Sphere And The Greek Casementioning

confidence: 94%

A case study in news articles, users comments and a Facebook group for Article 3 of the Greek Constitution

Karyotakis¹,

Antonopoulos

Saridou

2019

KOME

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This study is concerned with Article 3 of the Greek Constitution and the relations between the State and the Church in Greece. The scientific views expressed regarding the Third Article of the Constitution were examined with emphasis on the public debate that developed around the interpretation of the terms 'prevailing religion' and 'holy canons'. Moreover, the results of two studies carried out are presented in order to approach the issue from a journalistic perspective. The first research was conducted on websites to see how media are contributing to the debate on what Article 3 stipulates. The second research looked at how citizens directly related to journalism and communication perceive the stipulations of this Article. The results revealed how Article 3 of the Constitution is in question in its current form and how, in the future, it could be fairer to all Greek citizens via an open and multidimensional dialogue.

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Section: Church In the Public Sphere And The Greek Casementioning

confidence: 94%

A case study in news articles, users comments and a Facebook group for Article 3 of the Greek Constitution

Karyotakis¹,

Antonopoulos

Saridou

2019

KOME

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“…Religion in Greece has played, and continues to play, a major role in terms of identity, culture and even social care (Polyzoidis, 2019;Mitropoulou et al, 2020). Religion has always played an eminent role in Pierian society as well.…”

Section: Religion In Pieriamentioning

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“Vaccine? No, thank you!” Social Media, Right-Wing Political Orientation and COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy: The Case of Pieria, Greece

Tsertekidis

2023

jpentai

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This case study examines the situation of the regional unit Pieria (Greece) as a compelling instance of a regional unit with low vaccination coverage and a right-wing political orientation, depth, and historicity. Apart from the utilization of relevant literature, qualitative research was also conducted for the needs of this case study. A sample of 16 Greek citizens from Pieria, all of whom are voters of one of the three minor Greek right-wing parliamentary parties and have been vaccine hesitant and vocal on social media, is examined as an attempt to enhance our understanding on the role of social media and right-wing attitude regarding vaccine hesitancy within the context of this specific case.

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“…Historically, religion has been playing an unequaled role for societies in terms of identity and culture (Petmesidou & Polyzoidis, 2013). Also, religion has been of great significance in terms of social care, provision and facility of various social welfare services (Polyzoidis, 2019). The role of religion during the COVID-19 pandemic has not been one-dimensional (Sisti et al, 2023) Religious groups endorsing COVID-19 mitigation measures Barmania and Reiss (2021) have suggested that religion could be of valuable aid in health promotion.…”

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Religion and COVID-19 Pandemic: Policy Directions for Potential Future Public Health Crises

Tsertekidis

2023

HAPScPBS

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Religion has always been important in human societies. It has also been of great importance during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. There is scientific consensus that its role has been multidimensional. Many religious groups have been endorsing COVID-19 mitigation measures while others have been opposing them. Furthermore, faith-based anti-vaccine stances have been a major obstacle in vaccination campaigns worldwide. In many cases, religious groups and organizations have been providing humanitarian aid, as well as, spiritual and emotional support to individuals and communities during a time of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. In conclusion, religions have been functioning in this aforesaid variety of manners. Policy recommendations for potential future public health crises are being made in this paper with the intention to make sure that religions will be part of the solution, and to enhance already existing activities and initiatives towards the promotion of public health.

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Church–State Relations in Today’s Crisis-Beset Greece: A Delicate Balance Within a Frantic Society

Cited by 3 publications

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A case study in news articles, users comments and a Facebook group for Article 3 of the Greek Constitution

A case study in news articles, users comments and a Facebook group for Article 3 of the Greek Constitution

“Vaccine? No, thank you!” Social Media, Right-Wing Political Orientation and COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy: The Case of Pieria, Greece

Religion and COVID-19 Pandemic: Policy Directions for Potential Future Public Health Crises

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