Priest on cryptocurrency: is it a sin and what is it really.

According to ТСН: Priest-blogger Oleksiy Fil'yuk from Ternopil region answered the questions of his followers about investing in cryptocurrency. He expressed his opinion on Instagram.

The priest's commentary on cryptocurrency

“Money should be invested in children. In good deeds, invest money. In short, cryptocurrency is not a sin. The sin is greed, the sin is falsehood, selfishness. Those are sins,”

Fil'yuk also noted that it is better to consult economists on such matters, as he is not a specialist in this field. In his reflections, he added:

“But well, is it a sin – to have hryvnias? It is not a sin, but with hryvnias one can save someone's life, do acts of mercy, and one can produce weapons and destroy people. It depends on the consequences, what the consequences are. There is no such sin. What sin is there in cryptocurrency? Write your opinion, because I don't know. I'm not an expert in that. But for instance, the Internet – there are people who look for sin there. There are people who look for God there. Even in the Internet, one can find God. Well, cryptocurrency is the same. Cryptocurrency itself – well, it is currency, those are economic issues. But there is no sin,”

Position on women's dress code

Previously, Oleksiy Fil'yuk also expressed his thoughts on the women's dress code in the church, summarizing a long-standing dispute.

These comments from the priest sparked a lively discussion among his followers. The discussion of cryptocurrency and its ethical aspect in the context of religious values indicates that modern technologies and investment opportunities do not bypass spiritual leaders. His approach to this topic may help uncover new aspects of financial ethics in contemporary society.