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"Elisabeth Carvalho" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
With reference to Santosh's writing, I have not come across any that make
personal reference of such a
nature or derogatory references to any religion, other then in the course
of theological debate. Are we so thin-skinned that we cannot tolerate any
commentary on our religion? What does that say about us?
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Hi Elisabeth:
To know the abuse perpetuated by Santosh, you need to review the archives,
before you venture to speak on behalf of him. I am not sure, if he also has
you on his cc/bcc list, which once was accidentally published on this forum,
wherein he was garnering support from Goanetters. There are members he
attacked who left in sheer disgust, or felt uncomfortable to confront him
because of his ridiculing religion and religious. You are probably new to
this forum (as well as are those who recently joined). Here are just a
couple examples of his postings.
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2003-July/003514.html
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Heres a post by ROHIT, and Santosh Helekars rebuttal:
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On Wed Jun 19, 2002 - "santoshhelekar" <Chimbelcho at a...> writes:
Subject: Re: [Goanet] re: Canonization
Rohit <Satyamevajayate2
> wrote:
Now, if you guys like to hoist yourself on the pedestal of rationalism, go
ahead. Leave the Catholic Church alone! Your cheap potshots at the Catholic
Church speak more about your intellectual and spiritual bankruptcy than a
faith and tradition that is more than 2000 years old.
"And the forces of evil shall not overcome it."
Rohit.
In response "SANTOSH HELEKAR" wrote ridiculing Rohit on GoaNet:
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Dear Bhatcar Satyamevajayate,
Thanks for your email. We have already filed for protection in the
bankruptcy court. If you are asking for donation for a religious cause, we
have no money to contribute in your pot-shot. We can only provide you moral
saapport against the forces of evil. These evildoers have to be punished. We
can send Forsu to hoist your flag on a pole. He cannot hoist it on the
pedestal because both pedestals of his cycle are broken. Forsu charges Rs.
25 for this job. You will have to pay the money. We are bankrupt. Please
give him Rs. 50. We want Rs. 25 for eating.
Forsu will meet you near the Catholic church alone. 2000 years old? No, it
is only 200 years old. Regarding rationalism, our society is closed. All
ration cards have expired. You cannot do tradition on our stock market right
now. You can only play motko in Bosteaoanchem bar. You can also drink a lot
of spiritual drinks there. You can become an intellectual after drinking
spiritual drinks.
Yours faithfully,
President Pandurang Fernandes
Dhovi Khopti
Independent Republic of Chimbel
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..
There are many posts of this nature wherein Santosh has resorted to name
calling such as: net-pope and net-mullah and his attacks have gone
unabated. Now, can Goanet allow the same courtesy for people to defend
themselves on the net? Or do we suggest an all out attack on religion on
this forum, (irrespective of religious followings,) while the rest remain
(or be held) captive and silent spectators to such spectacles?
I see that you did not answer the following question:
<Dont people who are intolerant of religion (or religious beliefs of
others)
fall under the definition of Bigots?>
Assuming that some hold the view of being intolerant to religion, it can be
presumed that such individuals will continue supporting such stuff on the
forum.
Regards,
Joe Vaz
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