In Hinduism the sankracharya does not hold the significance that the Pope holds to Christianity. Also Hinduism is not an institutionalized religion as other western religions, therefore I do not think all of your arguments apply. Most of the time the comparison is made from the prism of Christianity and this does not work. It would be easier if one looks as Hinduism as a Civilizations where various religions and nonreligious systems flourish.
We have been influenced (or ruled) by foreign forces for over than a thousand years but rather then they changing us we have managed to absorb them. We are still what we were thousand(s) of years ago - the longest running civilization in the face of this earth(or Universe).
I didnt read the whole article. But from what I read it appears like you fail to understand the situation. The situation is not as bad as you claim to be. You seem to be taking out your frustration on Hinn. Maybe he is a fake but then no finger is raised when there are countless such ppl in the US. So what if he comes to India. Yes, the majority are Hindus but there is a freedom of speech. About the govt. bending backwards its just to prevent an untoward incident. This is jsut a figment of your imagination. When Indians have no problems with the situation, why does a westerner feel for india... the situation of fake evangelists is a lot worse in western countries. First rectifiy that before looking elsewhere.
Who is to be blamed for Kanchi's problem ? The Murderer ? People of TN ? Sonia Gandhi ? Does the french man even know that a tyrant JJ rules the state with the fist of Iron even brawny bruce lee wouldnt dare to wag his tail. Regardless, the law is at work in TN...and don't judge before you know the truth. All man have tendency to commit a crime be it the revered Shankaracharya(whom I like) or even Hinn. The law of the land should be held up. You could say Hinn derides Idol worship and thats his faith and he has his rights. Now you think Hinn can easily convert the poor and gullible. So are you stating that all poor people are idiots if they believe what Hinn has to say ? Are you the only sane and wise man from India ? I think your writings are very divise. I wonder why Rediff lets you write articles that can only cause disunity among the Indians. I think the very fabric of ethics in journalism being ridiculed by the author. I agree the author is a patriotic about Hindu rights. I should support him for a good cause such as that. But this article is garbage of rants that have no basis and merely accusation. Tell me again who should cry ? Jai Hind.
this is one sick and close-minded article aimed at creating profanity in the hearts of the Hindus. India is a secular country and the author cannot bear that fact. By saying he's a Christian himself even b4 he starts the article, he aims to close the minds of the readers. A sick attempt....India is secular and will be and nobody can change that.
I believe this article is very untrue. Author is trying to put heatred in Indian minds based on religion. Not sure what he will acchieve by doing so. Also who ever is the current leaders they are great indian citizens than corrupted politians . I Wonder how cld rediff can publish this kind of articles. Shame on it !
The writer of this article has not understood the concept of India. We have been very secular and tolerant and would wish to go that way in future
What would a westerner understand of this, my years in France and US have shown me that though most westerners have learnt to be politically correct, few are secular at heart. All their heores are people who killed and conquered countries, their villains are those who did to them what they were doing to the rest of the world (say germans)
I am a sikh who is proud of the hindu brothers, who are tolerant and forward looking and have the biggest role in making india the plural secular force that it is. Religious tolerance is a part of indian culture and part of all indian religions and by listening to another person it does not get diluted, I am sorry my friend it is not that weak, we have had invaders from every part and religion and we still are what we were.
I understand that every individual has right fro the freedom of speech. I appreciate your concern about india and hindu culture.I feell like saying afterreading your article, you should have seen the other side of the coin also. World is moving towards progress, ofcourse this brings lotof negetives andpostive but why only look at negetives.Do you mean to say every hindu is so clear about hinduism. and hinduism itself has no flaws as religion.people grow with time Mr. Gautier, and growth brings change in the life style and perspective.Why it is bothering you so much that sonia gandhi or Dr. Abul Kalam not being Hindu is holding a great place inindia.do you mean to say only hindus are born to rule.India being a great nation was always open to change and adopt new culture and people..that makes the country great .. not the religion alone or hinduism.Hinduism is way of great life and very flexible religion I being hindu myself love my relsigion and the country buthave no shame to see other religion leader ruling us.If at all america is great not b coz of the christianity or any religion, but the freedom of individualism. Be human first
