The fight by delusional chauvnists in this form is to up hold the 12 points discussed below.
1. Fusion of Religious and Ethnic Identity
For centuries, Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity and Amhara highland culture became closely intertwined. As a result, many people came to see Orthodox traditions not simply as a religion but FALSELY as the defining characteristic of "true" Ethiopian identity. This made it more difficult to distinguish religious belief from ethnic or national identity. You can see that in the cry of chauvinists in this forum. Ethiopia and their religion are the same and they falsely believe Ethiopia is a holy land chosen by God feeding to their chauvinistic behavior and politics[/b]
2. Religious Exclusivism
Historically, the Church FALSELY regarded itself as the sole guardian of authentic Christianity in Ethiopia. Protestant and Catholic denominations were often FALSELY viewed as foreign imports that threatened the country's religious, political and cultural heritage. This contributed to suspicion, social exclusion, and, in some communities, hostility toward Protestant converts, jailing and killing of them.
3. Respect for Authority Over Critical Inquiry
The Church traditionally emphasized obedience to kings, government, priests, elders, and established religious teachings. While this promoted social cohesion and continuity, critics argue that it discouraged questioning authority or challenging long-standing traditions of the Amhara and their rules subjugating other ethnics.
4. Strong Attachment to Tradition
Orthodox practice FALSELY preserves rituals, fasting, liturgy, and customs that have remained largely unchanged for centuries and mostly rooted in Old testament and Judaic practices. Critics argue that this strong attachment to tradition making the Amhara, Tigrians and other orthodox believers resistant to social reform, modernization, or new theological perspectives.
5. Close Relationship Between Church and State
For much of Ethiopian history, the Orthodox Church and the imperial government DELIBERATELY reinforced each other's legitimacy. The church and the feudal equally promoted serfdom and land appropriation from the poor. This relationship gave religious authority political influence and political authority religious legitimacy, making it difficult to separate faith from state power. The orthodox found politicians are bound to perpetuate this heinous relationship even in the 21st century.
6. Historical Cultural Centralization
Because the imperial state developed around the northern Christian highlands, Amharic language and Orthodox customs became national standards by FORCE and by religious CONVERSION. Many other ethnic groups viewed this as pressure to assimilate rather than equal recognition of Ethiopia's cultural diversity.
7. Sense of Historical and Civilizational Superiority
The Church's long history, ancient traditions, and role in preserving Amhara culture, so called “Ethiopian civilization” have been important sources of pride for northerners and Amhara chauvinists unlike the abused and mayhem group. Other ethnics have been looked down by them although the so called civilization was not any different from copycatting European cultures. Critics argue that this pride evolved into a belief that Orthodox highland culture is more authentic or more civilized than other Ethiopian cultures further feeding the false pride and supremacy of the Amhara and their acolytes. Unfortunately this so called civilization was not progressive to reach the civilization of the current modern society in the world.
8. Paternalistic Attitudes
Scholars argue that the historical dominance of the imperial Christian state encouraged a belief that educated (NOT MODERN EDUCATION BUT DEBTERA) Orthodox highlanders were responsible for FALSELY guiding or "civilizing" other communities. This mindset became patronizing or dismissive to other Ethnics out right abusing them.
9. Resistance to Religious Pluralism
For centuries, the FAKE CHRISTIAN Orthodox Church occupied a privileged religious position provided by the emperors and Amhara elites. As Protestant churches expanded during the twentieth century, Orthodox communities view them with suspicion, resulting in social tensions abuse and discrimination against converts. This continues to be a pocket of resistance to modernity, diversity and plural religion in the country
10. Social Pressure to Conform
Participation in FAKE AND NON CHRISTIAN RITUALS of fasting, feast days, church attendance, and community rituals is often expected within Orthodox communities. Individuals who adopt different religious beliefs or choose not to participate may experience family or community pressure. More importantly this lead to MALNUTRITION, PICKY EATING AND FOOD FADISM in the country.
11. Reinforcement of Traditional Social Hierarchies
Respect for elders, clergy, and male heads of households has long been embedded in Orthodox culture. Critics argue that these reinforced rigid hierarchies and reduced openness to alternative viewpoints subjugating ethnics and minorities to the northern and Amhara supermacists.
12. Historical Influence on Ethiopian National Identity
For centuries, Ethiopian national identity was FALSLY closely associated with the Orthodox Christian kingdom TO THE EXTENT ORTHODOX + INJERA + THE PLAIN FLAG + AMHARA CULTURE == ETHIOPIA. ANY IDEOLOGY OUTSIDE OF THIS IS VEHEMENTLY REJECTED BY AMHARA ELITES AND CHAUVNISTS. THEY DON’T IMAGIN A MODERN INCLUSIVE DIVERSE COUNTRY CREATING THEIR REBELION FROM THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT WHICH HAS A MODERN VIEW OF ETHIOPIA. Many historians argue that this historical model contributed to a national narrative centered on northern highland culture, leaving non-Orthodox and non-highland communities feeling excluded from the definition of what it meant to be "Ethiopian.". OBVIOUSLY THERE IS A GREAT SCHISM ON THE MODELS OF TWO ETHIOPIA NOW. AMHARA-CENTRIC THE DEAD OLD ETHIOPIA vs MODERN DIVERSITY CENTERED ALL INCLUSIVE ETHIOPIA leading to violence and destruction.
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These are the underlying mechanisms making up the minds of the komche their chauvinism, misconception and violence to others. Switching off government and orthodox religion entwining is a very important step to undo the historical abuses that perpetuate to this day.
