I would like to correct Samir's misconceptions below.
--- On Mon, 12/15/08, Samir Kelekar <[email protected]> wrote: > > I am surprised at Santosh defending religious indoctrinations such as >the > Ekal Vidyalaya even if they may be of the tolerant kind. > Tolerance is all that is needed. I also defend peaceful conversions to Christianity, Islam, etc. > > While on the other hand, a mere note on Vedic mathematics is trashed to > >pieces, here is Santosh actually defending the likes of RSS. > False. I am only defending tolerant, non-violent, non-political organizations such as Ekal Vidyalaya. > >Isnt such religious doctrination --- be it Hindu or Christian --- the >root >cause of India's problems ? > No. In my opinion, it is only the intolerance and hatred that is the root cause. BTW, what Christian organization is the root cause of India's problems in your opinion? > > To me, atheism is the only way out for the future, and all > along I had thought Santosh was leading the way in that. > I have always believed that secular pluralism is the best way for the future. > > Next, I hope I dont hear that Santosh has joined the VHPA, > and defend that it is a legal organization in USA. :-) > I have not joined the VHPA, but I will defend that it is a legal and non-violent organization because that is the truth. Cheers, Santosh
