--- Nasci Caldeira <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In coments made about Hindus, and or Muslims and Sikhs; it is their religion, > and shows in their > religious practices; in these cases it is not their human failure; but a > practice of their > religion; or so they say. These controversial practices have not been denied > by them, as religious > practices, ever. That's the difference! > > Nasci Caldeira > Melbourne
I know Nasci does not get it. But I wonder if the so-called devout Catholics on the forum understand religious chauvinism and will speak out. What if Hindus and others on this forum challenged Catholic religious pratices and beliefs? Is the Virgin birth, Trinity, Ascension into heaven, etc. fair game for them too? One fundamental problem underlying this religious chauvinism is some Goan Catholics have lorded it over others (except for white-skins) over the years, feeling superior to Hindus in Goa because of their "preferred association" with Portugese Catholic culture, or African Goans over black Africans, or Pakistan Goans over local Muslims, etc. Their bluff has been called on this forum, and like the Emperor, they wear no clothes. With humility, some have revised their way of thinking, including critically assessing their Catholic faith and beliefs. They deserve credit. Others who do not like to be checkmated, yell "Foul" not realizing the game has changed since a generation or two ago when things were different "back home in the good old days". Equality & justice are part of the rules of the game now. Regards, George
