With the adoption of the feasibility study, Serbia-Montenegro has finally returned to the strongest, main historical current after half a century of attempts to build a socialist society as an alternative to a modern civil society.
It is extremely important to build a system of values in Serbia-Montenegro based on that of a united Europe. First of all, such a decision of political forces in Serbia-Montenegro coincides with the historical and social aspirations of the majority of our citizens.
Secondly, contemporary Serbian society – divided by antagonistic interests and traumatised by difficult and bitter experiences of the last decade of the 20th century - is striving to achieve a common historical goal and perspective of civilisation in the first decade of the new millennium.
Third, and maybe most important, determination and ability to accept the value system of modern Europe represents a good foundation for economic and material progress, as well as for a healthy spiritual and cultural life. Although imperfect, the value system being built by united Europe is a natural and unavoidable stage in the history of mankind. It is better to become part of this than to stagnate, hesitate or attempt to go back. This is what nearly all citizens of Serbia-Montenegro desire.
From the standpoint of the Ministry of Religion, the association process and latter accession in the EU is seen as a very creative stimulus that must receive a responsible answer. Being a multireligious country, Serbia already has a European religion structure.
Marginalised for decades, churches and religious communities in Serbia-Montenegro may again have a very positive impact in the historical and cultural development of society.
The role of the Ministry of Religion is to introduce churches and religious communities into public life and make room for their activity.
It is extremely important to build a system of values in Serbia-Montenegro based on that of a united Europe. First of all, such a decision of political forces in Serbia-Montenegro coincides with the historical and social aspirations of the majority of our citizens.
Secondly, contemporary Serbian society – divided by antagonistic interests and traumatised by difficult and bitter experiences of the last decade of the 20th century - is striving to achieve a common historical goal and perspective of civilisation in the first decade of the new millennium.
Third, and maybe most important, determination and ability to accept the value system of modern Europe represents a good foundation for economic and material progress, as well as for a healthy spiritual and cultural life. Although imperfect, the value system being built by united Europe is a natural and unavoidable stage in the history of mankind. It is better to become part of this than to stagnate, hesitate or attempt to go back. This is what nearly all citizens of Serbia-Montenegro desire.
From the standpoint of the Ministry of Religion, the association process and latter accession in the EU is seen as a very creative stimulus that must receive a responsible answer. Being a multireligious country, Serbia already has a European religion structure.
Marginalised for decades, churches and religious communities in Serbia-Montenegro may again have a very positive impact in the historical and cultural development of society.
The role of the Ministry of Religion is to introduce churches and religious communities into public life and make room for their activity.