> Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 19:06:37 -0800> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: > goanet@lists.goanet.org> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Cafeteria-ism of Religion/to > FN> > > --- "Frederick [FN] Noron ha * फ्रेड > रिक न ोरोंया"> <[EMAIL > PROTECTED]> wrote:> > > > > It's called monotheism. While I don't subscribe > to> > it myself, I see> > nothing as shocking as Selma sees in this point of> > > view.> > > ----------------------------> Dear FN,> > I don't want to hang > this on monotheism. Zoroastrian> refugees fleeing Muslim persecution were > given refuge> in India, on the express condition that no conversions> take > place, and Buddhist monks have long suffered> persecution at Hindu hands when > the two religions were> called on to co-exist. While Buddhism is the face of> > peace and passivity, Myanmar still records persecution> of its minorities > namely Muslims and Christians.> Dear S, Happy this & that, Thre was, reportedly, another mandatory stipulation imposed by the ruler in "Gujerat" whilest granting refuge to the incoming Zoroanstrians (Parsees): No weapons in perpetuo. That rule has been strictly adhered to by the community: and, with palpable success. Alfred _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/