Interview with Father Douvikas

Father Douvikas was born in 1947 in Greece but emigrated to Armenia. He was raised Apostilic but his parents were scared of the "grasp of Islam" and converted him to Greek Orthodoxy. 

In his opinion, Jesus looks at all Christians the same. God is kind-hearted to all Christians but frowns upon those who adhere to other religions. He believes that Christianity offers the greatest moral framework for its followers and is a more peaceful religion than any of its counterparts. Additionally, Father Douvikas claimed that conversion to Christianity offers the most optimal prospect for an improved life, stating that his conversion at an early age profoundly shaped him. 

Although critical of Islam throughout the entire conversation, he attempted to retract some of the comments he initially made regarding the religion. At first claiming that it was vicious and subordinate to Christianity, he later stated that although he doesn't want to be associated to Islam, he cannot make a judgement because he has not "seen the atrocities first hand and cannot be sure if they exist." 

The logic is flawed because he is basing his understanding of an entire religion on the actions of very few, but the contentious relationship between Christianity and Islam is historically recurrent. Before walking off, Father Douvikas made the somewhat odd assertion that religion should not play a role in dictating how society functions. He said that although you "must listen to the people and determine what they want, ultimately the politicians have the final say."