Inquisition flogged One would expect anyone not to distort history and facts by be well versed historians.Inqusition cannot be attributed to St Francis and to disrob him of title of reverence and admiration THE argument that his suggestion favouring inqusition was enforced 15 years later by one , St Francis being personal confessors is figment of imagination Inqusition was against those converted but still secretely carrying on with their practices and faith.The place that reminded of cutting hands of robbers was not connected with inqusition, but then a deterent against social evils,and non approved of it.Alburqque was requested to fight Adilshah missile by a hindu,but power after defeat remained.Hibdus wete not persecuted as per the agreement BJP clear agenda promoting Hindutva obliquely is visible in BJP ruled states The stament by Sawant and provision of 20 crores for reconstruction of temples in a secular Nation is unjustified. THE STATE HAS no religion and xannot divert general resources for promoting a particular religion. SAWANT specifically mentions Hindu temples but the fact is many mosques too wete destroyed.Such places cannot be identified as existing as of now Velingkar is emboldened to carry on his misguided propaganda with a view to curry favour with the Govt and revive his ambitions which are on downslide after failing to raise emotive issue of languages Raising issues to divide the religious harmony in Goa considered symbol of unity in diversity, will not succeed
Sawant is definitely emboldened after unexpected victory and now displaying his tough cover of mild politeness.He should have studied the issue in depth instead of superficially raising passions Nobody then and even today approves the merits of inqusition ,just as today people resent onslaught of Muslims in a variety of ways.The ghost of inqusition be best laid to rest. If the Govt wants to restore temples must also restore churches mosques and forts that are culturally relevant.The singular accusations that only temples were destroyed is travesty of facts and historical inaccuracy Anyway The Govt is illadvised to allot 20 crores for restoration of temples alone in a secular country.The whole idea boils down to promoting communal divide in Goa for electoral gains of BJP and rest assured it will never succeed in Goa as all are united against these mischievous tactics Nelson Lopes Chinchinim