Dear Mr. Rajashekaran, I completely agree with Mr. Anand that CAF is about citizens and civic issues and participation of the common person in such issues. Social matters and issues like religion, intolerance, etc. are very subjective and I myself disagree with your opinion where you say, "I wish members give a thought to the polarisation taking place in society even among the highly educated groups. Please express the experiance and opinions. I notice that people generally avoid, talking and discussing about the fundamentalism of all kinds, about terrorism, about religion and so on. There is a fear among people to talk about these matters even in small get togethers. People who used to talk and joke about religion and rituals and other matters and used to take these matters jovially, now avoids such subjects. Now even educated people talk about these matters in hush hush way and forms their own clicks to talk such matters. Seeing these behaviours we feel sad and feel that the society is no more cohesive." One of the reasons why religion and related issues are NOT discussed even in small parties is probably because most people don't know the true meaning of it. Secondly, it only ignites passion and slowly leads to unnecessary arguments. Religion, faith and belief is very personal. I don't see anything funny about it because I have a very different view on religion myself. I feel that "Rituals" were just a small part of all religions. I hope CAF would be able to bring about unity among the people by focussing on non-controversial issues such as civic issues which it has always been doing. Regards, Gautam
--- On Mon, 6/10/08, Anand Gupta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Anand Gupta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: CAF2094 Re: POLARISATION OF SOCIETY To: [email protected] Date: Monday, 6 October, 2008, 11:12 AM The word "Citizen" in CAF signifies a casteless/faceless person as a recipient/beneficiary of national policies. The name itself obviates any diversion of energy of this forum to matters beyond or outside its purview - something like terrorism and religion. This forum should remain focussed on citizen and civic issues, not "social matters", in my view. Anand RAJASEKHARAN P K wrote: Dear Memebrs, During the last two weeks I received more than 65 messages from CAF. This indicates the vibrancy of the members. I do not know other CAF (THERE ARE MANY) are as vibrant as this. These messages from members were logical, furious, vigorous and always tickled the mind. I believe this CAF is slowly and steadily acheivimg its goal. I wish members give a thought to the polarisation taking place in society even among the highly educated groups. Please express the experiance and opinions. I notice that people generally avoid, talking and discussing about the fundamentalism of all kinds, about terrorism, about religion and so on. There is a fear among people to talk about these matters even in small get togethers. People who used to talk and joke about religion and rituals and other matters and used to take these matters jovially, now avoids such subjects. Now even educated people talk about these matters in hush hush way and forms their own clicks to talk such matters. Seeing these behaviours we feel sad and feel that the society is no more cohesive. Please give a thought. Regards and warm wishes Rajasekharan Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Citizens' Action Forum" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/citizens-action-forum?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
