On Fri, 7 Nov 2003 07:24:47 -0800 (PST), Anthony Barretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Sachin has raised some good questions about George leaving the BJP. But he misses the point when he makes an odious reference to Sonia Gandhi. Being on the Pontifical Commission of the Laity, George was obliged to seek the consent of the Pope about his political involvement with a party that is infamous for brewing communal hatred and unprecedented violence in the country. I must pity Sachin Phadte's ignorance if he thinks that Sonia should take the consent of the Pope just because of her Sicilian connection. Well Sachin, while trying to question George's credibility you have ended up exposing your naked bias and pro-BJP leanings. In favour of George I would say he took a bit longer than necessary (for a thinking mind like his) to realise something. But didn't we hear it said innumerable times: better late than never. Tony Martin > From: "Sachin Phadte" > Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2003 17:05:24 +0530 > Subject: [Goanet]Profile: A Christian in public life > > Ref. : A disturbing aspect of the article is as follows: "Menezes, who was on > the Pontifical Commission of the Laity, says Rome approved of his involvement > with the BJP as a means for Christians to build bridges rather than walls > between communities." This is disturbing because it seems to me that a > foreign authority controls the political involvement of the Catholics in > India. Does this mean that Sonia Gandhi joined politics in India only after > Rome had approved? ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
