It surprises me that the entire so called male devotees of Lord Iyyappa have not understood Lord Ayyappa for that matter GOD!
It is the humans that create their own GOD. Some create a compassionate GOD, some create a punishing GOD, some create a GOD who plays with HIS devotees, some create a judgemental GOD..each according to his level of faith and his bond with his GOD.
GOD is grossly misunderstood and this has been so for many thousands of years. We always try to believe in GOD and very few have the direct experience of GOD. The others who have not got the experience, simply tend to believe what others say. This is the way, our religions are born. It is sad, that instead of yearning to experience GOD, one is getting indulged in all these false beliefs and more so harassing everyone in the name of this religion.
The current episode is an example of the form of GOD who punishes females, when they visit the temple. This form of GOD was designed by the entire humanity and it is now the same humanity that is complaining about the current predicament!!
The great devotees of GOD know that GOD can be designed in the way a potter designs the clay in hand.
