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Dear Elisabeth,
I wish to respond here, particularly because it enables me to further
explain, my revulsion when 'those practiced horrors' in the name of
religion, that have been ingested into the majority culture, for so many
centuries, are not taken care of, even in this day and age and disposed off
into the dust bin where they belong. I do not want to hurt anyone; but I do
demand change for the better!
Instead these are being propogated , endured and slyly propped up as 'good'
in the name of ethos, by the majority Hindu community. Worse that, this is
done to maintain dominant control of the so called low born by the high
born, for eternity?? There should be a Cultural Revolution, but then again,
easier said than done.
I surely understand and appreciate some of the good philosophy and thought
underlying Hindu and other religious theory and theology.
I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THAT AT ALL. PLEASE PUT THE GOOD INTO PRACTICE!
But all that philosophy can never undo or compensate all the horrors and
real harm that is perpetrated, in practice. Besides this is what affects
all; including non believers , in our day to day lives. This is my main
concern and that is why I happen to come out so strongly on these matters.
Why does this mythology not equate all Men. Why do these people not go out
to their fellow men with a human hand and a human touch; That leads me to
conclude that this is not religion but just a collection of myths, used to
subjugate and dehumanise 'other' people.
What happens 'in practice' and 'on the ground' is what matters most and
ultimately, this is the 'essence' of the bigger problem; and not what is
written in ancient philosophies. There must be 'Desegregation and an end to
'Apartheid' and Racist behavior, in every walk of life, in India!
Only then will India be freed of this 'yoke' and men (George, I'm not being
sexist here) will become more productive and social cohesion will come
about. Then only can India call itself 'a great society'; far from the
'hotch potch' or (amcheh Bhasaen) 'poch pochit' society that the majority
culture is today!
I WANT iNDIA TO BE GREAT FOR ALL OF ITS PEOPLE! THIS IS my MISSION and sole
PURPOSE in HITTING OUT AT THE WRONGS; no other motives.
I am not particularly bothered about 'other forms of worship' as such; but
my Indianness I cannot shed when I am in the company of my own type or when
I am abroad (outside India). I am almost always confronted by fellow workers
and neighbors etc: with these obscene beliefs and practices; as a result I
have to keep telling everyone that I do not believe in and or practice these
absurdities! That I am a Christian and have been enlightened!
This Indian stigma then becomes a 'trait' ascribed to all Indians
irrespective! Just like all muslims become suspect terrorists! That is why I
am compelled to revolt at every opportunity possible. I know you and people
like me, will understand what I am implying; but what I really want is for
all goanetters and all Indians to come to their senses and have a real
introspection and bring about a 'Fundamental Change' in attitudes and
practice.
Now in a lighter vein; Elisabeth! I have become a bit envious of your date
with Mario! In contrast I am offering you a 'Chateaubriand Steak' (for two)
prepared personally 'medium rare' , with a bottle of the finest 'Sparkling
Red Burgandy' on ice, to go with it! Life is GOOD on the banks of the river
Yarra! And all I want is: Hah, Hah! Hummm Hummm! jolly good company! Will
you?
See Ya!
Nasci Caldeira
Melbourne
Down Under.
Elisabeth Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
While I understand your revulsion at practices, such
as sati and the caste system, that are totally
unacceptable in our modern context, I'm afraid the
statements you make below, make your views a little
bigoted and uninformed.
However, Indian culture/religion is not at all about
worshiping animal deities. This is just a superficial
understanding of the religion.
I do agree with you Nasci that most religions, whether
Muslim, Christian or Hindu have stopped evolving over
time and the repercussions of this lack of evolution
has become the niche-market of every fundamentalist.
Our most profound thoughts seem to be behind us. Our
philosophers and saints all dead or crucified. What we
are left with today is loud rhetoric which is echoed
in the name of God and self-righteousness.
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