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South Asian Film Festival in Goa from Fri (June 27) to Mon (June 30)
At Kala Academy, and ESG, Panaji, Goa
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Venantius post likely puts Miguel's remarks in context and sheds some light.
Miguel can expand the context in which he used the remarks.
However even if used 'in context', the fact that those comments offended the
religious sentiment of an individual or a section of a community makes it
wrong. Just because Rajan used it in his text, does not permit another to show
lack of sensitivity and good judgment. One wrong does not justify another
wrong, (intended or unintended), especially when there is no coherence to the
exact point being made.
Goans (both Catholics and Hindus) have a very difficult time to say "I am
sorry". Permit me to extend an unqualified apology to Anil and other Hindus
for an unwarranted and crude reference to their religion.
Thanks for providing the definition of "Bigotry". With that definition, one
can be a bigot about ones own religion by having "views in matters of religion
as unquestionably right," and considering contrary views "differing from them
as unreasonable or wicked".
Regards, GL
------------ Venantius Pinto
Miguel's remark about the phallic fetish was said in context to Rajan text
where he used the word ejaculate. You know that don't you, ......
Do make an analogy between what these stalwarts were engaging in. Miguels was a
retort to Rajan.
Btw, ithy phallic is a proud amd reverential term at least in Art History.
--------------- anil desai
Bigot - A person who regards his own faith and views in matters of religion
as unquestionably right, and any belief or opinion opposed to or
differing from them as unreasonable or wicked. In an extended sense, a person
who is intolerant of opinions which conflict with his own, as in politics
or morals; one obstinately and blindly devoted to his own church, party,
belief, or opinion.
It is alright to make any derogatory remarks that would be
profoundly offensive to thousands of Shiva worshippers and Hindus like myself
in Goa and outside, isnt it?
