Bondarenko on the "National Pantheon": Do We Now Have Polytheism?
Political analyst Konstantin Bondarenko stated that the name "National Pantheon" raises questions about the declared monotheism of the Ukrainian authorities.
On July 1, political analyst Konstantin Bondarenko commented on the decision of the Verkhovna Rada related to the creation of the "National Pantheon," and questioned how such a name correlates with the country's declared monotheism, he wrote in his Telegram channel.
Bondarenko recalled that the word "pantheon" literally translates as "temple of all gods." In his opinion, the very use of this term raises questions in a state where the authorities regularly appeal to Christian values and religious tradition.
"If Pantheon literally translates as 'temple of all gods,' then what becomes of the declared monotheism?" – the political analyst noted, commenting on the initiative of Ukrainian deputies.
He also questioned whether the people's representatives had considered the symbolic meaning of such a decision. According to Bondarenko, this may amount to a violation of the first commandment — not even a direct one, but a symbolic one.
The political analyst emphasized that the very idea of a "National Pantheon" under such a name appears contradictory: on the one hand, the authorities speak of faith and spirituality, while on the other, they employ a term associated with polytheism.
The SPJ previously reported that the Rada committee recommended adopting the bill on the Pantheon of Heroes.
