Prof. Z. S. Andrew Demirdjian’s Response to “Are Karekin II, Hovnan Derderian and Joseph Kanimian Collaborating to Execute a Big Plan?”

Dear Appo,

I just read your well researched and eye-opening editorial titled “Are Karekin II, Hovnan Derderian and Joseph Kanimian Collaborating to Execute a Big Plan?” in USAAL issue #1729, May 15-21. It made me completely and utterly sad that there seems to be a notorious gang of so-called spiritual leaders of the Armenian nation out there to take advantage of their own people —the very people who are still suffering from the open wounds inflicted by the Ottoman Turks.

If the allegations and the worldwide investigations by various law enforcement agencies are true, then our clique should be stopped at any cost of scandal before the imposters get away with their plunder. Frankly, I did not realize that this is such a big scandal reflecting on the Armenian people with shame and deep disgrace.

The more evidence of their ignominy is surfacing by various independent researchers, the more it exonerates you for having any personal ax to grind for exposing them, except to fight as a social reformer and activist to change the current corrupt social system for the better. Somebody must slay the dragons.

Your editorial serves as a rude awakening to a lot of people. Under the cloak of spirituality, these individuals seem out there to defraud the Armenian community both in the Diaspora and in the Republic of Armenia.

The inevitable conclusion is that you are championing to save the Armenian Church and other institutions from getting deeper into the cesspool of cannibalism of the Armenian people and their proud heritage.

As a reader of USAAL, I respect you for disregarding the politically correct posture in attempting to drain the swamp for restoring the dignity of our centuries-old beloved Armenian Orthodox Church. Thank you and wish you more power in that noble endeavor!

I look forward to reading more of your informative and empowering editorials.

Take care,
Prof. Z. S. Andrew Demirdjian

Z. S. Andrew Demirdjian’s Biographical Sketch

Dr. Z. S. Andrew Demirdjian is the author of many important books and numerous scholarly works. He devotes a lot of his time to writing on Armenian pressing issues. He is a professor emeritus of social and behavioral sciences at the California State University, Long Beach.
 Dr. Z. S. Andrew Demirdjian’s research interests lie in social and behavioral sciences. During his academic career, he has published 100s of articles and editorials in refereed journals and has received over 35 best paper/author awards for his research studies. Dr. Demirdjian is more than a top-notch scholar, he has an extensive track record in consulting various profit and not-for-profit organizations spanning over twenty-five years. His recent books include Perspective in Consumer Behavior: An Anthropological Approach; The Demon in Diplomacy: Alliances Based on Affinity; Challenges and Opportunities in Changing World; The Triangle of Trade in the Cradle of Civilization; The Dynamics of Organizing a Diaspora; Perspectives on Armenian Prospects to cite a few of his latest titles.
Dr. Demirdjian strongly believes that if one had the elasticity of the mind to play mental chess, one would be able to see the quintessential merit of the knowledge about insights, innovations and trends as harbingers of things to come. This kind of information would equip one with the weapon to combat uncertainty about the future. After all, progressive individuals, managers, policy decision makers, government leaders and the like must ideally live in the future by practicing management by objectives rather than be caught in the quagmire of management by crisis.