You can't expect a patient to understand the composition of a drug before taking it, as their assumption is that it passed through various studies and governmental controls.
But what about the therories put forth by Historians such as Ms. Romila Thapar, who is a political activist with leftist leanings ?
Mona, If Ms. Thapar has a chair at the Library of Congress, I also have a chair at work and many more in my apartment ;-()
There's no control to verify her analytical assumptions and many on this list don't even have the time or patience to hear/tolerate critical views.
I just hope Romila's work is not the "Bible" for this group!
If "leftist thinking" is supposed to be impartial then we must also assume the same of the "white guy."
It's my understanding of history and human nature, that groups of people tend to think their "Idea" of a nation or nation building is the panacea for a perfect society. Each one of these live in a virtual land of fantasy and if indeed they succeed, each and every one of them degenerates!
I can also talk about the fights between the Srivaishnava and Shaiva "Brahmins" in south India.
Talking about India, specifically, It has been a land of diverse cultures but with a common and harmonious philosophy. It didn't take much for them to accept people of all faiths that migrated from time to time, Zorastrians for example.
What is required of us, as groups or individuals, is to be receptive to the sensitivities and practices of every religion, ideology or beliefs. If
Speaking for myself, I am looking for an intellectual exchange and critical Analysis of Issues with all the due respect and treatment they deserve.
I wouldn't like to be part of any group that has already assumed itself to be of ANY RIGHT or ANY LEFT or ANY CENTER!
However, I have this one liner:
Is on SAPAC to prove it's not an "intellectual" front for the "Muslim Right", supported by leftist ideologies ?
Niloufer made me wonder as she spoke only about the "Hindu Right" ?
Thanks for your time! Ravi
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