[JOYnet] Fw:
CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY Reflections on the Gujarat massacre By Harsh Mander Numbed with disgust and horror, I return from Gujarat ten days after the terror and massacre that convulsed the state. My heart is sickened, my soul wearied, my shoulders aching with the burdens of guilt and shame. As you walk through the camps of riot survivors in Ahmadabad, in which an estimated 53,000 women, men, and children are huddled in 29 temporary settlements, displays of overt grief are unusual. People clutch small bundles of relief materials, all that they now own in the world, with dry and glassy eyes. Some talk in low voices, others busy themselves with the tasks of everyday living in these most basic of shelters, looking for food and milk for children, tending the wounds of the injured. But once you sit anywhere in these camps, people begin to speak and their words are like masses of pus released by slitting large festering wounds. The horrors that they speak of are so macabre, that my pen falters in the writing. The pitiless brutality against women and small children by organised bands of armed young men is more savage than anything witnessed in the riots that have shamed this nation from time to time during the past century. I force myself to write a small fraction of all that I heard and saw, because it is important that we all know. Or maybe also because I need to share my own burdens. What can you say about a woman eight months pregnant who begged to be spared. Her assailants instead slit open her stomach, pulled out her foetus and slaughtered it before her eyes. What can you say about a family of nineteen being killed by flooding their house with water and then electrocuting them with high-tension electricity. What can you say? A small boy of six in Juhapara camp described how his mother and six brothers and sisters were battered to death before his eyes. He survived only because he fell unconscious, and was taken for dead. A family escaping from Naroda-Patiya, one of the worst-hit settlements in Ahmedabad, spoke of losing a young woman and her three month old son, because a police constable directed her to `safety' and she found herself instead surrounded by a mob which doused her with kerosene and set her and her baby on fire. I have never known a riot which has used the sexual subjugation of women so widely as an instrument of violence in the recent mass barbarity in Gujarat. There are reports every where of gang-rape, of young girls and women, often in the presence of members of their families, followed by their murder by burning alive, or by bludgeoning with a hammer and in one case with a screw driver. Women in the Aman Chowk shelter told appalling stories about how armed men disrobed themselves in front of a group of terrified women to cower them down further. In Ahmedabad, most people I met - social workers, journalists, survivors - agree that what Gujarat witnessed was not a riot, but a terrorist attack followed by a systematic, planned massacre, a pogrom. Everyone spoke of the pillage and plunder, being organised like a military operation against an external armed enemy. An initial truck would arrive broadcasting inflammatory slogans, soon followed by more trucks which disgorged young men, mostly in khaki shorts and saffron sashes. They were armed with sophisticated explosive materials, country weapons, daggers and trishuls. They also carried water bottles, to sustain them in their exertions. The leaders were seen communicating on mobile telephones from the riot venues, receiving instructions from and reporting back to a co-ordinating centre. Some were seen with documents and computer sheets listing Muslim families and their properties. They had detailed precise knowledge about buildings and businesses held by members of the minority community, such as who were partners say in a restaurant business, or which Muslim homes had Hindu spouses were married who should be spared in the violence. This was not a spontaneous upsurge of mass anger. It was a carefully planned pogrom. The trucks carried quantities of gas cylinders. Rich Muslim homes and business establishments were first systematically looted, stripped down of all their valuables, then cooking gas was released from cylinders into the buildings for several minutes. A trained member of the group then lit the flame which efficiently engulfed the building. In some cases, acetylene gas which is used for welding steel, was employed to explode large concrete buildings. Mosques and dargahs were razed, and were replaced by statues of Hanuman and saffron flags. Some dargahs in Ahmedabad city crossings have overnight been demolished and their sites covered with road building material, and bulldozed so efficiently that these spots are indistinguishable from the rest of the road. Traffic now plies over these former dargahs, as though they never existed. The
[JOYnet] Technology Truant!
We have all learned to live with voice mail as a necessary part of modern life. But have you wondered, what if God decided to install voice mail? Imagine praying and hearing this: Hi! Thank you for calling GOD. Please select one of the following options: Press 1 for Requests Press 2 for Thanksgiving Press 3 for Complaints Press 4 for All Other Inquiries. Else wait for our Customer Support Executive. What if God used the familiar excuse... I'm sorry, all of our angels are busy helping other sinners right now. However,your prayer is important to us and will be answered in the order it as received, so please stay on the line Can you imagine getting these kinds of responses as you call God in Prayer: If you would like to speak to: Ganeshji, Press 1. For Lord Jesus Christ , Press 2. For Lord Quen Ying , Sorry She is on Annual Leave! For a directory of other God's Angels, Press 3. If you would like to hear Narad sing a Bhajan while you are holding, please press 4. To find out if a loved one has been assigned To Heaven, Press 5, enter his or her PIN number, then press the 0 key. If you get a negative response, try area code 420 for(Hell). Our computers show that you have already prayed once today. Please hang up and try again tomorrow. This office is closed for the weekend to observe a religious holiday. Please pray again Monday after 9:30 AM. If you need emergency assistance when this office is closed, contact your local Priest at your neighbourhood Temple. ...THANK GOD, HE DOESN'T HAVE VOICE MAIL AND HE LISTENS WHENEVER WE PRAY! This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] when my eyes filled
Hi dear, As I have mentioned in my previous mail regarding my appointment as permanent lecturer in an engg college in Palai, I went for an orientation program conducted by them for me.I met the same professor who told me I am worthless during the interview. But yesterday he was a completely different person, he told me just reverse of what he told me in interview, as I was among the cream layer of students who came for interview. My eyes were filled with tears of thanks to our lord as I heard those words, coz I was not eligible to receive all those things. Yes our lord is loving god who works in miraculous way for all those who believe in him You can log on to my college site at www.sanjoetech.com Lijo Paul Muvattupuzha Get Your Private, Free E-mail from Indiatimes at http://email.indiatimes.com Buy Music, Video, CD-ROM, Audio-Books and Music Accessories from http://www.planetm.co.in This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] masters of world
Hi, Its high time for me to write more about master builders2002. Lord has worked in an unusual manner in the program. Last 14 days were really beautiful, as lord has raised 21 stars through this program. Ginto was the general co coordinator of the program and I was appointed as program co coordinator. I dont know how our god has worked through me during last week. All sessions went well in to the hearts of participants; there was a great paradigm shift in the life of many participants and leaders. Presence of Sister Treesa Syriac as our animator (Franciscan convent) is specially to be mentioned, as she gave life to us during program with prayers and presence. Our team was a mobile team with many coming and going during the program; many participants of last year mb2001 also came during the program (Justin, Prabhul, Jaise, Suma, Umesh) Then their new email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Once again thank you a lot for your prayer support Lijo Paul Muvattupuzha, Kerala Get Your Private, Free E-mail from Indiatimes at http://email.indiatimes.com Buy Music, Video, CD-ROM, Audio-Books and Music Accessories from http://www.planetm.co.in This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] a philosophy lesson.........
Dear friends - I love this little story A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water to his house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, perfect for which it was made. But the poor cracked pot was shamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do. After 2 yrs of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you. I have been able to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don't get full value from your efforts, the pot said. The bearer said to the pot, Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side? That's because I have always known about your flaw, and I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you've watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house. Moral: Each of us has our own unique flaws. We're all cracked pots, but it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. You've just got to take each person for what they are, and look for the good in them. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape. Remember to appreciate all the different people in your life Thank you all my crackpot friends! May your days be merry and bright and May you have a wonderful night. . Regards Mariza Vaz Mumbai. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Spider-man
Dear Joynetters, Hope you all are doing great...in the love of God! I want to share with you something that I shared with one of my Joynet friends...and she thought it would be great if I could share it with all the Joynetters...so here I go...it's quite big...so you will have to bear with me! I went for the movie spider man with some of my friendsn there was one particular line in that movie that struck me n that was With Great Power comes Greater responsibility At first I wondered...wot is in this line that's making me repeat it over n over...n as I was thinking about it...this is the inspiration that I received To have The Great Power is to know the truth...i.e to believe in our Lord Jesus Christ...which is a power that only our Father in heaven can give us (John 6:44 - No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him) This truth that is revealed to us is that, JESUS alone is the way the truth and the life (John 14:6 - I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me). And that's when I felt that how blessed and privledged are we that God chose us to reveal this truth...By knowing the truth we are set free (John 8:32 - and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.) and so we know longer remain slaves of sin but become co-heirs with Christ (Galatians 4:7 - So through God you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son then an heir) And when we are given so much...much more will we be demanded from us...Luke 12:48 -...Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more. And hence our responsibility increases manifold! We become responsible to reach out to the ones who do not know The Truth, to the ones who are lost...to lead them to the right path...and this was the mission that Jesus entrusted to us...which is explicitly stated in Mark 16:15 - And he said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. First we were ignorant but now we have become wise and responsible through the knowledge that Christ reveals to us... Then I came to the realization...that how much more responsible have we to be for our actions then...as there are some who are looking upto us as an example...it could be that we may proclaim Christ through our lips...accepting HIM as our Lord and saviour, but our actions may tell a different story altogether...Romans 2:21 - says...you then who teach others, will you not teach yourself? While you preach against stealing, do you steal? And that's when Jesus rightly says in Matthew 7:16 - You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? Matthew 7:19 - Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. How much more are we responsible for the fruits that we bear! That's all for now... Take care, GOD BLESS YOU! Luv n prayers, Jennifer D'souza, Mumbai _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Re: [JYA] Thanks from Renjit mathew
Hi All, This is what Renjit wants to convey to all of you who prayed for him. Kurian Uncle mathew renjit wrote: Hi JY First of all, let me give thanks to all who prayed for me and who send prayer support messages, each of them gave me lots of strength. As per God's plan ,they pulled me out of the project today, is my last day at this office. I am returning back to NJ as soon as possible. I am happy that bad days are over. I was wondering how I'll face this situation, this might reflect in my career. A thought came to my mind, which I would like to share with all. You might have seen a donkey which was tied at Jerusalem streets. It didn't know that Jesus was about to call him and it was on him Jesus did the princely entry to the city of Jerusalem. Aren't we like that donkey?!!..I am for sure About the prayers... many of us might wonder,why should a person ask for prayer. I did this proudly becuase, many things happened in my life with prayers. Dont be shy to put your prayer requests. When you fail, that is were God will take over. I experienced that in these days. I belive He is having a plan for me. In my helplesness He works. Also keep me in your prayers that I will get a assignment as soon as possible. Thank you Renjit Mathew This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Re: [JYA] See the greatness of GOD!!!!
Dear All, See what Renjit wants to to tell you now! Kurian Uncle mathew renjit wrote: Hi All Hope you might have read my previous mail ,which I send 1 Hr back. See now how GOD started working, He proved once again that He will not let anyone down who believes in HIM . I just can't belive what is happening. My manager came to me and told that he is giving me a chance to prove. He extended my contract 1 more week. I cannot explain how happy Iam now. I called my family in India and told that I am out of job 1 hour back. I am going to inform them this happy news Praise to the Lord Thanks to you all Renjit Mathew This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Birthday Notification !!!
Hi Friends These are the birthday babies of the day (July 02). Sheen Xavier James [EMAIL PROTECTED] florine cynthia martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wishing you a very happy birthday God Bless With Love The JOYnet Family This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [JOYnet] Re: [JYA] Thanks from Renjit mathew
Dear Joynetters, Please pray for me. I have been bitten by a bug, and i have developed an allergy, with rashes all over me,along with severe itching. Please pray that it may subside, and that I may learn the Lord's will in my life. In Christ seena Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. Click Here This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] The Price !!
Greetings !! There once was a man named George Thomas, a pastor in a small New England town. One Easter Sunday morning, he came to the Church carrying a rusty, bent, old bird cage, and set it by the pulpit. Several eyebrows were raised and, as if in response, Pastor Thomas began to speak. I was walking through town yesterday when I saw a young boy coming toward me swinging this bird cage. On the bottom of the cage were three little wild birds, shivering with cold and fright. I stopped the lad and asked, What you got there son? Just some old birds, came the reply. What are you gonna do with them? I asked. Take 'em home and have fun with 'em, he answered. I'm gonna tease 'em and pull out their feathers to make 'em fight. I'm gonna have a real good time. But you'll get tired of those birds sooner or later. What will you do then? Oh, I got some cats, said the little boy. They like birds. I'll take 'em to them. The pastor was silent for a moment. How much do you want for those birds, son? Huh? Why, you don't want them birds, mister. They're just plain old field birds. They don't sing and they ain't even pretty! How much? the pastor asked again. The boy sized up the pastor as if he were crazy and said, $10. The pastor reached in his pocket and took out a ten-dollar bill. He placed it in the boy's hand. In a flash, the boy was gone. The pastor picked up the cage and gently carried it to the end of the alley where there was a tree and a grassy spot. Setting the cage down, he opened the door, and by softly tapping the bars persuaded the birds out, setting them free. Well, that explained the empty birdcage on the pulpit, and then the pastor began to tell this story. One day Satan and Jesus were having a conversation. Satan had just come from the Garden of Eden, and he was gloating and boasting. Yes, sir, I just caught the world full of people down there. Set me a trap, used bait I knew they couldn't resist. Got 'em all! What are you going to do with them? Jesus asked. Satan replied, Oh, I'm gonna have fun! I'm gonna teach them how to marry and divorce each other, how to hate and abuse each other, how to drink and smoke and curse. I'm gonna teach them how to invent guns and bombs and kill each other. I'm really gonna have fun! And what will you do when you get done with them? Jesus asked. Oh, I'll kill 'em, Satan glared proudly. How much do you want for them? Jesus asked. Oh, you don't want those people. They ain't no good. Why, you'll take them and they'll just hate you. They'll spit on you, curse you and kill you!! You don't want those people!! How much? He asked again. Satan looked at Jesus and sneered, All your tears, and all your blood. Jesus said, DONE! Then He paid the price. The pastor picked up the cage, he opened the door, and he walked from the pulpit. Isn't it funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Isn't it funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says. Isn't it funny how everyone wants to go to heaven provided they do not have to believe, think, say, or do anything the Bible says. Isn't it funny how someone can say, I believe in God, but still follow Satan who, by the way, also 'believes' in God? Isn't it funny how you can send a thousand jokes through e-mail and they spread like wildfire, but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord and people think twice about sharing. Isn't it funny how the lewd, crude, and vulgar pass freely through cyberspace, but the public discussion of Jesus is suppressed in the school and workplace? Isn't it funny how when you go to forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you for sending it to them. Isn't it funny how I can be more worried about what other people think of me than what God thinks of me. Jesus Loves You ! Paul Mathew. _ There is always a better job for you at Monsterindia.com. Go now http://monsterindia.com/rediffin/ This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Happy Birthday to you
Sheen Xavier James [EMAIL PROTECTED] florine cynthia martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Sheen and Florine,Greetings. I wish you both happy birthday to you. I did send you both personal messages but somehow that bounced back. Hence I am sending the gretings through the net. .God Bless you on your birthday. you are in my prayers today and the days ahead. Enjoy your day. Celebrate it.Happy BirthdayFr Thomas Mathew Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: Click Here This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Happy Birthday to you
Sheen Xavier James [EMAIL PROTECTED] florine cynthia martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Sheen and Florine,Greetings. I wish you both happy birthday to you. I did send you both personal messages but somehow that bounced back. Hence I am sending the gretings through the net. .God Bless you on your birthday. you are in my prayers today and the days ahead. Enjoy your day. Celebrate it.Happy BirthdayFr Thomas Mathew Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: Click Here This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Happy Birthday to you
Sheen Xavier James [EMAIL PROTECTED] florine cynthia martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Sheen and Florine,Greetings. I wish you both happy birthday to you. I did send you both personal messages but somehow that bounced back. Hence I am sending the gretings through the net. .God Bless you on your birthday. you are in my prayers today and the days ahead. Enjoy your day. Celebrate it.Happy BirthdayFr Thomas Mathew Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. Click Here This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
