The fear factor

Listening to Fr Palli this evening made me realise that mostly those who terrorise others are the most frightened themselves! The string of events in Orissa are a clear example of this. We often think that the Christians are living in fear and trembling - yes, they are. But more than them are the religious fanatics who are frightened so much of their own loss of identity, hence this recourse to violence and vandalism. If these fundamentalists were really fulfilled and mature people the thought of hurting others, leave alone outsiders, would have never crossed their minds. Moreover, all reports of violence and looting are reported as though done by a mob. Surely only those who are frightened take the cover of the mob. Someone who is clear and sure will not only speak about it boldly but also stand by his words and his people in times of need.