Resolution passed by Hindu – Christian leaders in Kerala

30/09/2008 03:02:34 HK Correspondent
KOCHI : We condemn the violence in the name of religion. No religion accepts violence. This meeting resolves that mutual trust, friendship and collective efforts among different religions is inevitable not only for the unity and integrity of the nation but also for the Very survival of humanity. Attempts and postures to create hatred and distrust among religions are to be dissuaded and defeated. Faith in one's own religion is precious to everyone. Any attempt to convert religion by force will upset religious harmony. The right and freedom of the individual to practice his religion should never be denied. Similarly the Indian Constitution and Indian tradition upholds the right and freedom of people of all religions to preserve and practice their respective faith. The tendency to question and condemn other religions has to be stopped. Also it is wrong to project in bad taste insult icons and idols of religious significance held in great regard by the faithful.

Lately, there have been frequent developments that cause concern to the religious people. More than four churches in Kerala were attacked. Attack and loot in temples is quite common. The main gate at the entrance of the famous Angadipuuram temple was set ablaze. Several Sree Narayana Guru Mandirs were demolished. The failure of the authorities to bring to book the guilty or to pursue the investigation effectively has led to strong protest among the people. Places of worship are solemn and sacred to whomever they belong. Cooperation to promote and strengthen faith in the Almighty is always to be hailed.

We are committed to the unity and integrity of India. We shall unite to work strive for the cause of the poor and the persecuted in this country. Also we shall join hands for the moral upliftment of the society. All have to be conscious and cautious about the political moves to exploit religious sentiments. We shall always try to ensure peace and harmony in the society.

R.Sajan 30/09/2008 11:24:33
Anti-India stuff on Wikepedia1. I request everyone to go tohttp://en.wikipedia.org/and search ‘india violence’.The anti-India stuff being posted there by Mallu priests is disgraceful.I request you all to help edit it all away.
Shivadas.s 30/09/2008 09:44:37
Positive elementThere is one positive element in the whole process. That is the fact that the church has finally accepted that the the primary reason behind all the inter-religious problems is the conversion attempt by the missionaries. There was considerable reporting by Mathrubhoomi. National media is a bunch of anti-Hindu pseudo-intellectuals who pose as thinkers and philosophers. Just ignore them and proceed with our own agenda. Modi is a strong man; Yedyurappa is a strong man. Let them do their duty. We shall support them,Archbishops notwithstanding. If BJP comes to power they should seriously think about the issue of the management of church properties by Vatican in India. Vatican is a political state also. Indian constitution prohibits a foreigner from owning landed property in India. But the entire property of the church in India is owned by Vatican, a foreign entity. How can this be ratified? Study the issue carefully and take appropriate action. Appeasement cannot go to any level of absurdity. At least BJP should reverse this gross violation of the constitution.
Krish 30/09/2008 08:17:21
read thishttp://www.jocalling.com/2008/09/kcbc-talks-with-hindu-leaders/
K.Venugopal 30/09/2008 07:31:47
Peace of the graveyard?Dialogues can lead to peace. But peace alone is not what it should all be about. Sometimes we talk of the peace of the graveyard, don't we? Dialogues should lead to truth. Believing my religion alone is true and all others are false is neither the truth nor is it conducive to true peace. Till Christianity and Islam do not accept other religions as equally valid, they will always be the cause of religious strife.
SeaLion 30/09/2008 06:48:05
ALL HOGWASHIt is the election year and MAINO MAFIA KNOWS THAT IT "WILL" NEED SOME HINDU VOTES TO WIN AND COMPLETE THE TASK OF BREAKING INDIA. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY SUCH ATTEMPTS. IT IS AN EYEWASH BY CHURCH LEADERS COVERTLY AIDED BY MAINO MAFIA
reji 30/09/2008 05:01:18
reply to dialogueWHAT IS THIS?NO NATIONAL MEDIA REPORTED THIS VERY IMPORTANT EVENT! THAT'S SECULARISM!! REPORT AGAINST HINDUS, AND COVER UP THE DIALOGUE PROCESS TO CHECK CONVERSIONS. REMEMBER, THE EPISCOPAL CHURCHES AGREED THAT THERE ARE CONVERSIONS. MAY BE THAT IS THE REASON TO SIDELINE THE STORY. MEDIA SHOUD HELP IN BRINGING THE PEACE. BUT HERE THEY JUST WANT FIGHTING. IF FIGHT ENDS, HOW WILL THEY SURVIVE??!! A DIALOGUE BETWEEN BISHOPS AND SANYASIS ARE NO NEWS FOR THESE SECULAR MEDIA. A JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE BY A SENIOR CATHOLIC BISHOP AND A SENIOR, HONORABLE SANYASI IS A WORLDWIDE NEWS, DEFINITLY. NO DOUBT. BUT NOBODY IS INTERESTED IN THAT. JUST BECAUSE THE MEDIA IS A MAFIA, CONTOLLED BY LEFT, FAR LEFT, ISLAMIC IDEOLOGISTS!!!!
narendran 30/09/2008 01:53:45
that's a dialogue?So the matter is closed,yeah?I feel like a big fool because I had thought it was a very serious problem that does not lie under the control of those ,may be well-meaning,church leaders in Kerala or even in India but is manipulated by rulers of the judeo christian nations of the world.According to one recent report in the Pew Forum,a group monitoring religious issues, the future president of the US whether it is Obama or Mccain will continue the policy of Bush to fund Christian conversion outfits with tax money.And that amount runs into millions of dollars.We can expect renewed assault very soon.Watch out for assholes like Shasi Tharoor.