Okayyy...to see the article here is the extra splendid address:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/29/world/asia/29india.html?em
Woo.
So here goes, pumpkin.
In this lovely article, or not so lovely, we see the terrible clashings of two entirely different religions. Recently, a Hindu leader in India was killed, along with four of his followers. The Hindus had reason to believe that Christians were behind the work (due to prior episodes of violence between the two), while police believed that Maoist rebels were behind the dubious deeds. Yet, the Hindus following the fallen leader took revenge wildly against Christians in the vicinity. Many have been killed, and over 1,000 Christian homes have been set on fire, leaving over 5,000 homeless. In response, many Hindus have also been attacked, spurring even more acts of violence. To protest, more than 40,000 Christian educational centers across India will be closed. Now, the audience of this article is obviously those individuals interested in either all world happenings, or maybe those who are intrigued by religious condemnation. The Hindus versus the Christians..that is one interesting topic. For me, personally, I was interested in this article because simply I am interested in religious clashes. I am not over here going "Woo! Go Christians!" or "Woo! Be Hindu!". No. I am just...learning more every day, I guess. Because honestly, I knew nothing about this whole scenario before. I mean, it would be ignorant to not think that there is some type of Hindu vs. Christian violence going on in *INDIA*. But still, of this latest offset of events, I was entirely ignorant. So I learned much from the dear NY Times article. Such as the leader that was shot down was in fact Laxmanananda Saraswati . No, I have no idea who that is. But it was interesting to know. Also, along with the Christian homes being burnt, small chapels and churches are also being maniacally torched. AND! The Pope, yes Benedict XVI himself, condemned the act in his weekly address at the Vatican. Now, one thing left unanswered for me: Where are these thousands of people left homeless going to go? Are they just going to remain homeless? Countless Hindus and Christians suddenly shifted into being nomads? That isn't fair. They need some type of shelter..preferably a fire-proof one.
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dear ally,
i very much enjoyed reading this article. which is surprising considering it was an article of your choice. not to say that i thought you would choose some awful thing for me to read, but our differing views on certain topics left me skeptical.
on with the article. i agree that these poor, innocent, homeless souls need somewhere to go for the time being. i am also a little disturbed at the acts of violence that these hindus have projected upon them. being a christian and all, i am of course, going to side with them. however, not because i think that they are always right, but because i think that they are being treated terribly. had it have been the other way around, then i would have to side with the hindus.wow. i never thought i would say "i would have to side with the hindus." well anyways. that is about all i suppose. have a good day , love.
yours forever and always,
Kinsey
(by the way...mine says..nkgclf. which is not half as cool as yours was.)
dearrr ally, (i am not writing a paragraph like kinsey)
your article was very interesting to read..
peaceee dogg.
Wow, now can you repeat this article in simple English? (jk) So, those Hindus can get a little crazy (who knew?) I feel terrible for those homeless people and fear fire a little more after reading. This article was interesting but disturbing. I hope this problem is resolved in the near future.
btw- my word verificatio is qxekfipo, beat that!
hello ally. as you know alexis is here and i have to admit that i was once not a very big fan of the beatles. however i have recently watched the wonderful movie across the universe and now i am forever changed. AMAZING!!! MOVIE!!! (so is little miss sunshine. i do not know if you have seen it or not but if you have not you must)
love
So why were these 40,000 Christian centers closed? For safety's sake? Because they are suspected terrorist centers? It's interesting to read about religious clashes beyond Jews versus Palestinians (Muslims).
And only this once, I agree with Kinsey--you must see Little Miss Sunshine if you have not.
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