As expected of clergy, Fr. Ivo concludes his sermon on above post by writing: .....It is, therefore, not surprising that some great Hindus saw the best hope of India's greatness and prosperity in the total acceptance of the Christian Religion. They were convinced that Jesus helps Hindus to become better Hindus and shows the way to make India a better place to live in. (Reference: Message: 11, Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010)
While, Santosh's brain waves compelled him to write: Peaceful persuasion and conversion of minds is a freedom that every human being and every institution enjoys in a secular democracy. It is the basis of all education. (Reference: Message: 7 Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010). This response was predictable from Santosh! So it does not add to my surprise list. However, I hope both the strong points expressed by illustrious Goans (I hope so!) on above subject are noted by the group who is put in-charge of suggesting names of Goans to be honored on Golden Jubilee celebration day of Goa. Hope this group doesn't forget suggesting above names to DiguKaka! From my side, I would only say - keep your thinking logic flying high...no matter who buys your thinking logic! Best regards, U. G. Barad * * * IS YOURS one of the stories of Goans on board the S.S. Dwarka, or at the Strait of Hormuz, Basra or Bahrain, Dubai, Swindon, Mombasa, Poona or Rangoon? Selma Carvalho's new book *Into the Diaspora Wilderness* docks at many other ports. Get your copy from Broadways, Panjim [9822488564] Rs 295. P&p extra. http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/