Armenian PM Pashinyan's Bold Offer to Church Leader Amid Celibacy Controversy

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, amid escalating tensions with the Armenian Apostolic Church, has provocatively offered to display his penis to Catholicos Karekin II to refute allegations of circumcision and questioned the Church leader's adherence to celibacy vows. This audacious move intertwines political drama with personal challenges, leaving the nation both bewildered and captivated.
Following accusations from Father Zareh Ashuryan likening Pashinyan to Judas and implying non-Christian status due to alleged circumcision, the Prime Minister's retort has ignited debates on the boundaries between state and religious institutions. The Church's response, or lack thereof, to such unorthodox confrontations raises questions about the evolving dynamics of Armenian politics and spirituality.
In a nation where 94% identify with the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Prime Minister's challenge to its leader's celibacy vows introduces an unprecedented twist to church-state relations.