Re: [Goanet] Why subsidised pilgrimages to Jerusalem are bad news for Maharashtra's Christians (Mario da Penha, Scroll.in)

2015-04-03 Thread John Eric Gomes
We must keep the State out from interfering in religions. Like Church subscriptions, pilgrimages should be self funded.The spirit of Pope Francis and Christ's teachings as reiterated during Lent need to prevail! On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:39 AM, Goanet Reader wrote: > OPINION > > Why subsidised pi

[Goanet] Why subsidised pilgrimages to Jerusalem are bad news for Maharashtra's Christians (Mario da Penha, Scroll.in)

2015-04-02 Thread Goanet Reader
OPINION Why subsidised pilgrimages to Jerusalem are bad news for Maharashtra's Christians Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been urged to subsidise Christian pilgrimages to Israel and Palestine. The plan must be nipped before it takes off. Mario da Penha Apr 1, 2015 A week ago, on March 23,