Was happy to read a very sensible article by Ammu Joseph in The Hindu today (September 28, 2008 Supplement p. 5). In a sense the person tries to make sense amidst the whole violence and tension created over the last few days in the country. Talking of conversions, the author states:
'So for every story about a convert who switched religions for gain of some sort, there are several about persons who make use of the educational, healthcare and other services of faith-based organisations without changing their creed. And for every story about a family divided by religious conversion there are many about families who find their own amicable ways of dealing with religious difference.'
'Why then should citizens not seek refuge in whatever faith answers their particular needs, spiritual or otherwise, at particular times? What right does anyone else have to question their right to do so?'
Later in the articles comes this interesting statement: 'In the midst of all the mayhem we may be missing all kinds of opportunities to "cultivate hope," ... '
Now that's something I would whole-heartedly agree to. At the end of the debate, would it be worth it at all? Would the goal we arrive at with or without someone be worth it? If at the end we stand all alone and have no one to share our joy or at least see in the eyes of the other the jealousy...
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