to mean the international and Turkish recognition of the Armenian Genocide only. For many Armenians, this recognition alone is not enough. An important matter needs to be clarified. When Turkish higher authorities present an apology and reparations for cultural and geographical destruction to the Armenians, only then is it worth thinking of any possibility of true forgiveness. It would also be ideal to have the former Western Armenians land of Old Armenia returned to the Armenians, but there is little chance of this happening. To speak about forgiving the Turks is too early. The terrible crimes that their forefathers perpetrated against the Armenians cannot be shrugged off. The Turks are denying in an ugly manner what they have done to the Armenians. Moreover, they are forging false narratives and perverting historical facts by trying to present to the world the opposite of reality. The Turks are displaying Armenians to the international public as conspirators/aggressors. The Turks tried to play victim, exactly as their kinsmen Azeris are doing. Why hasten the process of unjustly forgiving criminals? Without the repentance of the guilty and without proper compensation to the Armenians, truth is lost in a fabrication of lies. In a perfect world, the Turks would base their apology upon justice and common sense; they would base their apology upon the principle that might doesn't always make right. Compensation is one of the most important issues in the Armenian Cause to the victims of the Armenian Genocide and the more recent war over Artsakh. Without compensation in the form of reparations, there will be no justice. As peace-loving Armenians, we must not only understand our world but also know how to live within it. We need to draw closer to God than ever before. Let us establish ourselves in His
World. Let us look to Him for wisdom and discernment to navigate these uncertain times. We must accept His son Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior to send the Holy Spirit to give us the wisdom and knowledge we need to understand, truly, His Commandments by accepting and applying them in our daily lives. We need to strengthen our faith by trusting and believing in Him through unconditional surrender. We must step into His light to dispel the darkness and to empower our freedom for us to be guided to the righteous path to His Salvation. Today, most of the world, except Turkey and its allies, recognize the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Genocide should be recognized as a crime. It was never a conflict, tragedy, or disaster, but an International Crime that demands justice. Truth cannot be denied, and everything will appear in its reaity, sooner or later, as it is written in the Holy Bible. "So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known." Matthew 10:26. q
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April/May/June 2021 AMAA News
Page 30 – In the article Welcoming President Joe Biden's Statement, first paragraph fourth line should read ... recognizing the atrocities and calling the massacres of one and a half million Armenians as Genocide. The Digital copy of the AMAA News posted on our website reflects the correction. We apologize for the error!
AMAA Awards Scholarships to Needy and Deserving Students
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he Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) awarded $212,450.00 in direct scholarship grants to 84 worthy students for the academic year 2021-2022 attending colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. In addition, $32,000 more was assigned for qualified university students in Armenia. For over 50 years, the AMAA has helped thousands of college students with scholarships, thus helping them prepare for the future and relieving the financial burden that makes it harder to focus on their work. Moreover, since its founding, AMAA has supported the education of tens of thousands of Armenian students at all levels, in the Near East, Europe, Continental US and Armenia. The AMAA also provides generous and abundant financial aid to schools and institutions of higher education in the Near East, including Haigazian University and the Near East School of Theology in Beirut. The scholarships granted this year were provided from several AMAA scholarship funds established over the years to help students in need. Students may request applications from AMAA Headquarters in Paramus, NJ beginning in January of each year. The deadline to submit applications for the 2022-2023 academic year is May 1, 2022. q AMAA NEWS, July-Aug-Sept 2021 | 43
