EKRE party's attack on the Lutheran Church is shameful

A surprising shift has occurred in Estonia's political discourse, with a vocal segment of conservatives, specifically from the EKRE party, launching attacks against the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church. This development has led to bewilderment, as the church is generally considered a conservative institution.

The author expresses astonishment, noting that after a prominent Estonian nationalist joined Jana Toom's party, they thought little could surprise them further. However, the current situation, where conservatives are targeting their own national church, has proven otherwise. This criticism, characterized by shouting and ultimatums directed at the church, is deemed "devilish."

The critique questions the very quality and principles of these particular conservatives. Instead of upholding traditional values often associated with the church, their actions are seen as undermining it. The article implies a hypocrisy or a misunderstanding of conservative tenets among those leading the charge against the church.