ABSTRACT

The study of the Armenian genocide and its psychological consequences will be a helpful response to the unresolved and existential anger. It is also helpful in understanding many of the conditions that give rise to such tragic acts generally, and might result in the drawing up of preventive measures designed to rule out such actions in future. The pain and trauma existed and still exists in silence, and continues to have its consequences. The arguments of denial, for Armenians, refute the facts, refuse any collective or individual responsibility, and do not acknowledge that the term genocide is applicable to the events. By refuting the pain that Armenians have suffered at the hands of their ancestors, turkish deniers deny themselves the peace, harmony, and compassion integral to human happiness. The assassination of Dink is also a symbol of the situation of the Armenian community within Turkey.