From: "Gilbert Lawrence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 10:35 PM Subject: [Goanet]RE: Opinion needed
> Subject: Opinion needed > "Hindu influence is also evident in Goa's Christian art. Icons of Christ > have the angular and emaciated features of a Himalayan sadhu, and > statues of Mary contain the features of Parvati, Lakshmi or other Hindu > deities. Many angels and cherubs sculpted on altars and pulpits of > Christian shrines resemble apsaras and gopikas. ......." RESPONSE: Dear Dr, I do not know what kind of an opinion you are seeking. I find it refreshing that the Catholic deities are shown with Indian features. In the West the features are shown as white people. We all know that the one we believe in, was born in the Middle East and was probably brown and of Asian Descent, probably of Arabic features. cheers, Gabe Menezes ########################################################################## # 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 # ##########################################################################
