The Church, the Politicians, the Movie & the Audience I have a question to you all.
Which one of the following categories/protest movements you think should come under Church jurisdiction ? Konkan Railway Agitation Anti-Metha Strip Movement Protest against the release of the film Da Vinci Code in Goa My definite Ans would be: C All Christians are like a ship manned (Captained) by the Church but in Goa, it seems the whole ship is manned by the politicians It also seems, sometimes, our Church is Goa does our Politicians work/role and our Politicians do the work/role of our Church. Or else, why not the church distribute handbills and circulars to the public at its parishes as it did during Konkan Railway Agitation ? Why no human chain Strike organized as it did KR Agitation ? What about those priests who openly said we would fight tooth & nail to stop Metha Strips near Verna ? Or could it be the Church gives its backing or blessings to the Politicians etc from hiding ? If so, why ? If it can come open on other Goa development or anit-development schemes, why not on this one (DVC) ? What about the so called Diocesan Committee for.. Social Justice and action? Jesus died for us. Are we afraid to die for Him ? Or could it be the Church is so busy organizing another protest movement say on Mopa Airport, or perhaps, the proposed 6-lane Expressway which is aligned parallel to existing Konkan Railway Route ? Or could it be the church okayed the DVC release in Goa ? Perhaps, based on CATHOLICS BISHOPS COUNCIL OF INDIA (CBCI) HAS ALREADY TAKEN A DECISION ON THE FILM AFTER VIEWING IT AND THE I & B MINISTRY HAS ACCORDINGLY GIVEN CLEARANCE FOR THE FILM (PTI) Churchs silence is politicians advantage thus giving them the chance to exploit the whole issue which in turn gives them political mileage to build up their vote banks etc. DVC may be stopped at Inox, but can any one stop the sale or distribution of DVDs or VCDs of the film ? (pirated VCDs out already) . At Inox, one person pays Rs.120 but Rs.150 or less ( or free) for up to 10 to watch at home and this could even include those under 18 (as DVC given Cert. A by the Indian censor board). In most Goan households, each child has its own pvt. bedroom with own Pc or Computer with CD/DVD drive, curiosity may tempt them to watch the movie behind the closed doors. Whats in the Movie ? No Jesus is shown (except in the portrait of Last Supper & a crucifix before a priest), No Maria Magdalene is shown. No Sex scenes are shown (not even remember seeing a simple kiss), No horror scenes are shown despite it was given Cert. A (Adults). However, when the old man explains about the (fictional) Jesus Pvt. Life, it did appear there is an act of blasphemy but again it was said purely fictional and whether they were right or wrong to use Jesus in the story, our Church and the church alone should tell us and let us (true believers) act accordingly. Let us not allow our politicians to exploit this issue as whatever they do in this matter, they might do it for their own selfish motives bearing in mind elections are just round the corner. A true Christian will always follow the teaching of God or Church. If they are told not to watch the movie they will not and that's it. Being strict not necessarily always solves the problems, it may even create more (problems). Once again, it is true that MIND ONLY SEES WHAT IT CHOOSES TO SEE. And no amount of pressure can change that. Note: My apology, if the Church has done something is this matter which I may not be aware of, but I will still say that it has funny ways of showing it.. [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ ___________________________________________________________ All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
