I know why you are shocked. Becoz of DMK's ethical stadndards ?
There is no reason to be shocked. Imagine Europe or Australia (from where Staines hails) as a poor country like India & if you go there to convert people, chances are that you will meet many more Dara Singhs there.
Now also, if you goto Australia, probably you will face more flak for being a Muslim than in India.
So, intolerance is there in all societies & people defend their religion/culture/roots in most of the cases.
Karunanidhi disrespect for Ram is becoz most of the Tamilians don't relate to Ramayan as compared to other Hindu Gods like Murugan, Minakshi or Balaji. Otherwise, he would not have the guts to talk rubbish being a CM.
Regarding Staines, I have no sympathy whatsoever becoz I believe "charity & conversion are 2 separate things".
You can convert a man when he is well-read, well-fed & willing. Remember, when you are converting somebody in a village, you are tearing apart the social fabric; you are disturbing the cultural balance.
