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Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom
of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute
http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical
references, some photographs and documents)
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Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 12:07:43 +0530
From: "Dr. U. G. Barad" <[email protected]>
OK, let me accept that I am not a sensitive person. Does Marshall also
accept that he too is not a sensitive person?
Mario observes:
Dr. Barad, thanks for confirming what we already knew about you:-))
However, Marshall, too, has already confirmed how "sensitive" he is when he
wrote in:
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175930.html
Excerpt:
Regarding the matter of the nuns, I had made myself very clear, that I
prefer to post / comment on social issues which affect the peace and well
being of the wider community. I do not generally comment on religion or
intra- religious matters as I believe that they are better sorted out from
within the communities where there is greater acceptance. But since you have
been persisting for a response, I will make an exception.
Nun's case: Here is my take on the subject.
1. There is no compulsion on anyone to join the convent. It is purely
voluntary.
2. If on joining, one finds that life is not what it is made out to be, one
can freely opt out. No one can bind you or tie you in there.
3. The nun spent 33 years in the convent.Why did she continue to be in the
convent all these years? Why did she keep silent all these years? Why did
she not bring this to the attention of her superiors or bishop or any higher
ecclestical authority? Why did she not report to the police in case she felt
intimidated within the convent? Why did she not think of changing her order?
We need answers to get a clearer picture.
4.I find it difficult to believe that lesbianism or sexual harassment is
rampant as is being made out. There are over 2500 nuns serving in various
institutions and capacities all over India. This is the first case that has
come to public attention. It is entirely possible that there was a one off
incident which in any case can be traumatic for the victim. It happens in
homes and families too. I sympathise with the victim and hope she can
overcome the trauma.
[end of excerpt]
I've been trying to get Marshall to not be so sensitive so that he can use the
same standard for bad Christians that he uses for Hindutva extremists.
