George, Would not the nomination of a Indian pope also suggest a pseudo-colonialist mentality .. afterall, the Indian pope would serve as a figure head/puppet to encourage the spread of a foreign culture and religion in a "heathen" (aka hindu) nation.
Furthermore, would it not be better to inspire Goa's youth to aspire for a Goan/Indian Nobel prize winner rather than a religious figurehead that leads a gradually decaying institution (aka christianity) that is based on mythology and irrational thought. Why bother with a Goan leading an increasingly irrelevant organization? The only reason why an African, Asian or a South American pope may get nominated is because these are their only growth markets left. Kind of reminds me of the Miss Universe beauty pagents! Marlon --- George Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am not so sure how many Goanetters will be > thrilled. We saw a number of emotional and > uncritical comments (sometimes incorrect) on this > forum when John Paul II died. It is expected > when people die. This may be the best chance for an > Indian Pope and a rare moment. But the lack > of enthusiasm for Cardinal Dias leads me to believe > we either have the crab mentality or the > colonial mindset at work. Why no cheerleading even > if we have no say in the outcome? > > Regarding Cardinal Ivan Dias, even though his > chances were better when the BJP was in power, he is > still a noteworthy candidate from a country of 800 > million Hindus, 150 million Muslims. Very few > Cardinals have that kind of secular democractic > backing. There are a number of major world issues > and who knows who will be elected to deal with them. > But some of us can still hope and let the > Conclave do the rest. > > Pope John Paul III from Mumbai. With his diplomatic > skills and some progressive reform he could > leave a legacy greater than JP II. If he is > elected, you will see the bandwagon grow and many > will see the possibility AFTER the fact. Years of > colonialism have left their mark on the Goan > psyche.....I think the majority believe only a white > Pope is deserving. > > Regards, > George
