Gilbert responds: The reference (and the part in quote) refers to the Portuguese captain who undertook the burning and destruction of the temples supposedly to convert the Hindus to Catholics.
The questions I have why would we analyze history against logic? Now if the burning was to somehow counteract counterterrorism or foreign invasion, there may be some explanation. But then are we not stretching the burning to connect it to the Catholic Church by connecting it to the church building? This is like connecting Hitler's actions of the war and the Jewish genocide to the Catholic Church.... which some do. The Catholic Church (except at some individual levels) in recent history in the main does its best to deal with morality as it sees it. Unfortunately precisely those who accuse the Catholic Church of not doing enough then go out and themselves and do not listen to the Catholic Church. The best example is the same Jewish leaders (those above) care 'two hoots' about the stand on the Catholic Church for the need for a homeland for the Palestinians. Sachin Phadte First I must say that I am offended when Gilbert says: "As anyone (with 2 functioning brain cells) would tell that one cannot convert the mind and the heart of others by engaging in these barbaric acts." I am offended with his words in brackets. ########################################################################## # 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 # ##########################################################################
