| − | This church was devastated by communism, and later confused by the nationalist movement of [[Slobodon Milosivic]]. Though the bishops did not fall for his “Orthodoxy is Nationalism” heresy many of the poorly-prepared Orthodox laity did. The results were devastating. The spiritual heartland of this Church is [[Kosovo]] where Muslim Albanians are waging a terrible war against the Orthodox Serbs. Many centuries-old monasteries and churches have been destroyed. | + | This church was devastated by communism, and later confused by the nationalist movement of [[Slobodon Milosivic]]. Though the bishops did not fall for his “Orthodoxy is Nationalism” heresy many of the poorly-prepared Orthodox laity did. There is video evidence of collusion between priests of the Orthodox Church and paramilitaries directly involved in the [[Srebrenica massacre]].<ref>[http://www.domovina.net/tribunal/ictytv/050601_milosevic_eng.ram Video of Orthodox priest blessing members of the Scorpions]</ref> |
| | + | Serbs consider the spiritual heartland of their Church to be [[Kosovo]], where Prince Lazar lost a significant battle to the Ottoman Empire in 1389. Currently the Orthodox church is a leader in the effort to deny Kosovo's independence, going so far as to call for violence against Kosovar Albanians and NATO and EU peacekeepers.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSHAM738779 Serb church urges state of war over Kosovo], Reuters, Feb 17, 2008.</ref> |