Today we had the 'Solidarity Meet' to share the grief of the persecuted
Christians in Orissa, at the Menezes Braganza Hall, Panjim, organised by
the Center for Social Justice & Peace, which was very largely attended with
His Grace, the Archbishop of Goa in attendance.
Politics & Religion Mix was identified as the main reason for the religious
strife in India being a Constitutionally declared Secular State.
Therefore the question that arises is:
How and/or in what manner should this Mix be identified and attempts made to
stop such a mix at source and subsequently in normal working life of a
government/s.
Suggestions towards this shall be highly appreciated and will go a long way
to make the Goan society aware of the inherent dangers if politics is
allowed freely to mix with religion and vice versa.
As an example, we would like to start with a sample where this could be one
of those things which are not allowed by law.
'When Election Commission of India refuses to register a political outfit or
a political party with names having religious conotations. Ex. Christian
Democratic Party; Muslim League; (say) Vishwa Hindu Parishad Party etc.
Please add to this to make the list more potent and effective.
Thank you.
floriano lobo
goasuraj
