------------------------------------------------------------------------ Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message is in reply to Message: 5, Dated: Tue, 31 Mar 2009, from: Fr. Ivo C da Souza, on above subject. Fr. Ivo writes under point No: 4: It is Christianity, not Science, that has empowered women, wherever society was enslaving them, including in India. It was a gradual process. Christianity (for that matter also other religions, to some extent) has enlightened the Barbarian hordes and has given us today a place where we can live in a human, rational way, where Science can evolve freely, responsibly and ethically. My response: Yes I fully agree with you on what Christianity is. Having said this I go a step forward: you are not answering the right question under debate. Yes, I do understand all fathers and brothers of Christian fold are also human beings.but that does not allow them or give them right to treat Nuns like servants.nor it gives them any right to put them under any pressure... and yet you call Christianity has empowered women.. Please be convinced that Nuns are Women not your slaves no matter whether you are father or brother of Christian religion. They too serve for Christianity. Best regards, Dr. U. G. Barad