[Goanet]History or Hysteria?

[Sachin Phadte]

Tony Correia-Afonso makes a very valid point when he says: "By seeking to 
equate the Portuguese conquest exclusively with the propagation of the 
Christian faith (ignoring the many other uncomfortable factors that went 
into the equation) the VCD casts a slur on 38% of the State's population 
beloging to the Christian community, which has been living in peace and 
harmony with its neighbours for centuries."

What exactly are these uncomfortable factors that went into the equation? I 
heard somewhere that there was an order from the Pope that divided the world 
between Spain and Portugal for purposes of spreading Christianity. I also 
understood that aspects like setting up the office of Holy Inquisition had 
to be done through the King of Portugal in case of India. Can Tony help us 
all to take this discussion forward?

Sachin Phadte.
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