Battle of faith looming over icons and prayers in Greek schools

The head of the Greek Orthodox Church has warned the countrys new socialist government that it faces a major battle over removing religious symbols from schools.
The European Court in Strasbourg has ordered Italy to take down crucifixes from its classrooms, and Greeces Justice Minister has acknowledged that it may have to follow suit.
From Lamia in Central Greece, Malcolm Brabant reports

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Stylianos Mastorianis,Headmaster
Panayote Dimitras, Director Greek Helsinki Monitor,
Metropolitian Nikolaos of Fthiotida

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[siaisjack]

I am atheist but christianity inspired our way of life,our laws,our culture our progress without christianity europe is not europe

[Gr33kElite]

I and many of my other friends will remain Greeks, not matter if we are in Europe

[hesicast]

A Greek is no longer a Greek he is now Europeon. Now it is a matter of going back to the faith.

[hesicast]

As the Greeks chose to want to be European, this is the consequences of insecurity and buying the foolishness of being worldly. Now it is time to show the world true faith and pray , ORHODOXIA H THANATOS

[Gr33kElite]

As a Greek , we have the right to leave the crosses up and icons hanging. No one controls our religion.