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FN writes: >>So, Sunith, what is your specific demand? My demands are as follows: *Ban all forms of Religious teaching in state funded schools. *Stop parading religious fiction as plausible scientifc theory in all schools(private and public) *Stop the using of schools(private and public) to brainwash young children with teachings based on dogmas, instead teach them that nothing is beyond the realm of reason. >>I have no problem with what Mario believes... (that's >>his problem).Even >>though I don't agree with him.Please tell me why I should be concerned >>about his belief.... I am concerned about his beliefs because, my spam filters(now that they are working) overflow every few days with his unsolicited mails. What he or his kind are doing to the US school system is none of my concern. If ID was being taught in Indian schools I would be concerned. Closer to home, what right wing religious zealots such as MM Joshi in India are trying to do to our education system because of their private (religious) beliefs is of great concern to me. Are you saying that I should not be concerned when an HRD minister believes astrology is a science and tries to force it into the science curriculum? If the next Economic Minsiter of India privately believes in numerology, should I share your attitude? Should we also assume that people's private beliefs have no bearing on the way they conduct themselves in public life? Selma has rightly pointed out the perils of an approach that condones illogical and sometimes dangerous beliefs in the name of being tolerant towards other cultures and religions. Sunith ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
