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Croatian Parliament Speaker: West Lacks Christian Values

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković stated that the West lacks Christian values during a visit to the Vatican.
  • He argued that prioritizing individual rights over differing opinions and consumerism undermines human dignity and freedom.
  • Jandroković highlighted the historical role of the Catholic Church in preserving Croatian identity and discussed the status of Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković asserted in Rome that Western societies are currently lacking in Christian values. Speaking at the Church of St. Jerome as part of a three-day visit to the Vatican, Jandroković noted that while the European Union offers security and a high standard of living, it faces a "value-based problem."

The West today lacks Christian values.

· Gordan JandrokovićJandroković's opening statement on the spiritual state of Western societies during his Vatican visit.

"Individual rights are being pushed, the rights of every person, while violating the rights of those who think differently," Jandroković stated. He criticized the emphasis on materialism over spirituality and the imposition of consumerism as a value, arguing that such a worldview cannot guarantee human freedom and dignity. Despite these concerns, he expressed hope for a future Europe founded on Christian values, respecting human dignity and ensuring peace.

Individual rights are being pushed, the rights of every person, while violating the rights of those who think differently.

· Gordan JandrokovićJandroković criticizing the current value system in Western countries.

Jandroković addressed criticisms from Western counterparts who suggest Croatia is too closely tied to the Church. He countered that the Catholic Church played a vital role in the survival of the Croatian people throughout history. He also marked the anniversary of the first democratically elected Croatian Parliament on May 30, 1990, emphasizing the nation's choice for freedom, independence, and a departure from communist totalitarianism.

Materialism is often placed above the spiritual, and consumerism is imposed as a value.

· Gordan JandrokovićJandroković detailing the perceived value crisis in the West.

During his visit, Jandroković is scheduled to meet with Pope Francis and Vatican officials. He plans to discuss government policies, the aspirations of the Croatian people, and the crucial situation of Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He stressed the importance of Croats remaining in Bosnia and Herzegovina as equal, constituent citizens with the right to choose their legitimate representatives, noting the increasing difficulty in explaining the context of Bosnia and Herzegovina to younger politicians unfamiliar with the Dayton Accords.

If it weren't for the Catholic Church, it's questionable whether Croats would have survived at all.

· Gordan JandrokovićJandroković defending the historical significance of the Catholic Church for Croatian identity.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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