No-one can convert anyone else to atheism. It is a deconverted worldview that arises out of personal investigation and conviction from a multitude of 'faiths'. As a Goan, and an atheist, I am offended that we do not have a simple word of gratitude in Konkani that does not invoke divine blessings. I'm sure we can do better.
If I have offended anyone's religious sensibilities through this thread, I am sorry. I did not mean to 'make faces' at venerated icons or am I about to run a rampage in the streets to avenge my prophet. Your prayers will be better served elsewhere. Kevin Saldanha Mississauga, ON. Original Message: ----------------- From: Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 06:20:48 -0800 (PST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], goanet@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] RE: Thank-you, Cornel If those who have converted to atheism had some basic respect for those who are religious, they would have no objections for the sensibilities of those who use religious imagery in their language. -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .