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		By: Rahul singh		</title>
		<link>http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14367</link>

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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2019 21:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your understanding of the word &#8216;secular&#8217; is bleak and superficial.Looking at your perspective it seems you are standing on your head , stand on your feet and  you will gain a clearer vision of reality..!
Secular in western sense means separation of the church and state &#8230;as there was a homogeneous culture in most countries in the medieval times.In present sense it means the state will be &#8216;equally distant&#8217; from each religion.i.e. indifferent to every religion.
In the Indian context the meaning is completely different .As you pointed out that the makers of the constitution had incorporated the term secularim , it was for a reason.
As the the Indian society was highly multicultural , the makers of the constitution envisaged a nation which was equally favourable for all religions , thus here the word secular means a state that is &#8216;equally close&#8217; to all religions rather than being equally distant from all religions.
And giving some special rights or personal space to any religion is not a vilolation of secularism rather it is enforcement of secularism in real sense just like giving reservation to the deprived section is not violation of equality rather it is equality in real sense.
And our idea of secularism is not an original concept , rather it is a criticism. It is a criticism of the idea of Pakistan. The makers of Pak belived that the Hindus and Muslims are two very different religions and can not live together , that the Muslims of the sub continent need a nation of their own , that the interest of the two religions are contrasting to each other.
But this is where we differed from Pakistan.We believed there can be nation in which people from any religion can live with together with harmony. We belived in a nation where humanity would take precedence over religion.Thus secularism is the cornerstone of our nation, without which our country would just be a Hindu version of Pakistan.This is what
the idea of India or &#8216;Akhand Bharat&#8217; stands for.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your understanding of the word &#8216;secular&#8217; is bleak and superficial.Looking at your perspective it seems you are standing on your head , stand on your feet and  you will gain a clearer vision of reality..!<br />
Secular in western sense means separation of the church and state &#8230;as there was a homogeneous culture in most countries in the medieval times.In present sense it means the state will be &#8216;equally distant&#8217; from each religion.i.e. indifferent to every religion.<br />
In the Indian context the meaning is completely different .As you pointed out that the makers of the constitution had incorporated the term secularim , it was for a reason.<br />
As the the Indian society was highly multicultural , the makers of the constitution envisaged a nation which was equally favourable for all religions , thus here the word secular means a state that is &#8216;equally close&#8217; to all religions rather than being equally distant from all religions.<br />
And giving some special rights or personal space to any religion is not a vilolation of secularism rather it is enforcement of secularism in real sense just like giving reservation to the deprived section is not violation of equality rather it is equality in real sense.<br />
And our idea of secularism is not an original concept , rather it is a criticism. It is a criticism of the idea of Pakistan. The makers of Pak belived that the Hindus and Muslims are two very different religions and can not live together , that the Muslims of the sub continent need a nation of their own , that the interest of the two religions are contrasting to each other.<br />
But this is where we differed from Pakistan.We believed there can be nation in which people from any religion can live with together with harmony. We belived in a nation where humanity would take precedence over religion.Thus secularism is the cornerstone of our nation, without which our country would just be a Hindu version of Pakistan.This is what<br />
the idea of India or &#8216;Akhand Bharat&#8217; stands for.</p>
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		By: chankya		</title>
		<link>http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14160</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[chankya]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 13:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14130&quot;&gt;EJ&lt;/a&gt;.

Aryan theory is debunked by science by DNA &#038; discovery of saraswati river &#038; Aryan name it self is fraud
Aryan ideology – again there is nothing of that sort,
Dictionary is not anthropology or history
Do some unbiased research.
Don’t even waste my time by using word Aryan any more. 

People working or living in foreign soil are equated those who work as 

Hindu organisation are funded not from India
They are not driving conversion drive
Luring by any means
Demeaning others
It has taken more pace as yoga &#038; meditation became popular. 

Amount of Money flowing in has been check by current Modi govt so there is huge cries in newspapers about minority is under danger and all the nonsense.

https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/ghazipur-christian-missionary-to-become-active-again-19195311.html

Amount of propaganda done in the name of religion is not good. It is done to mint money or wage war, create &#038; secure jobs of mullah, gurus &#038; fathers it is dangers is to society &#038; nation

People are not converted by their knowledge but by propaganda machine defaming Hindus and Hindu gods deceit is to extent that coverts masquerades as Hindus. 

https://hinduexistence.org/2018/11/15/christian-missionaries-conduct-balsanskar-to-convert-hindu-children/

So stop using Money &#038; Foreign policy pressure .. we will not need Ghar Wapasi programs.
https://www.hafsite.org/pluralism/?p=33

We can take the correct missionary position. Spreading nonsense about India is anybody’s birthright. 

How disproportionate amount of churches has cropped up as compared to population in Costliest places in India. Do compare the cost of land in States.

https://www.google.co.in/maps/search/noida+churches/@28.5843829,77.3480011,13z/data=!3m1!4b1

“Missionaries offer medicine, food grain and cash to the needy on the back of strong funding from outside. Earlier, we were all one. There was no disharmony. But now converted tribals — our own brethren till a couple of years back — look down upon us,” 

“They call us shaitan (demon), our roots rotten. They scorn at us and convert innocent tribals either by allurement, force or coercion,” says Tajom Tasung, the newly elected president of Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh from the Donyi-Polo faith. Others even claim missionaries have a nexus with Naga terrorists who support them in their mission in return for moolah. 

“The moment they come to know of a sick person, they approach his home and make him change religion, often offering money for conversion,” alleges Kanzai Taisam, 

The tribals were innocent people but now I feel people are more aware. There is a resurrection of indigenous faith; many are coming back to their tribal fold — which is a good thing,” adds Gao. Gegong Apang, 

https://www.indiatoday.in/programme/5ive-live/video/did-john-allen-chau-have-any-business-going-to-the-sentinel-island-1394186-2018-11-22]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14130">EJ</a>.</p>
<p>Aryan theory is debunked by science by DNA &amp; discovery of saraswati river &amp; Aryan name it self is fraud<br />
Aryan ideology – again there is nothing of that sort,<br />
Dictionary is not anthropology or history<br />
Do some unbiased research.<br />
Don’t even waste my time by using word Aryan any more. </p>
<p>People working or living in foreign soil are equated those who work as </p>
<p>Hindu organisation are funded not from India<br />
They are not driving conversion drive<br />
Luring by any means<br />
Demeaning others<br />
It has taken more pace as yoga &amp; meditation became popular. </p>
<p>Amount of Money flowing in has been check by current Modi govt so there is huge cries in newspapers about minority is under danger and all the nonsense.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/ghazipur-christian-missionary-to-become-active-again-19195311.html" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/ghazipur-christian-missionary-to-become-active-again-19195311.html</a></p>
<p>Amount of propaganda done in the name of religion is not good. It is done to mint money or wage war, create &amp; secure jobs of mullah, gurus &amp; fathers it is dangers is to society &amp; nation</p>
<p>People are not converted by their knowledge but by propaganda machine defaming Hindus and Hindu gods deceit is to extent that coverts masquerades as Hindus. </p>
<p><a href="https://hinduexistence.org/2018/11/15/christian-missionaries-conduct-balsanskar-to-convert-hindu-children/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://hinduexistence.org/2018/11/15/christian-missionaries-conduct-balsanskar-to-convert-hindu-children/</a></p>
<p>So stop using Money &amp; Foreign policy pressure .. we will not need Ghar Wapasi programs.<br />
<a href="https://www.hafsite.org/pluralism/?p=33" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.hafsite.org/pluralism/?p=33</a></p>
<p>We can take the correct missionary position. Spreading nonsense about India is anybody’s birthright. </p>
<p>How disproportionate amount of churches has cropped up as compared to population in Costliest places in India. Do compare the cost of land in States.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.google.co.in/maps/search/noida+churches/@28.5843829,77.3480011,13z/data=!3m1!4b1" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.google.co.in/maps/search/noida+churches/@28.5843829,77.3480011,13z/data=!3m1!4b1</a></p>
<p>“Missionaries offer medicine, food grain and cash to the needy on the back of strong funding from outside. Earlier, we were all one. There was no disharmony. But now converted tribals — our own brethren till a couple of years back — look down upon us,” </p>
<p>“They call us shaitan (demon), our roots rotten. They scorn at us and convert innocent tribals either by allurement, force or coercion,” says Tajom Tasung, the newly elected president of Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh from the Donyi-Polo faith. Others even claim missionaries have a nexus with Naga terrorists who support them in their mission in return for moolah. </p>
<p>“The moment they come to know of a sick person, they approach his home and make him change religion, often offering money for conversion,” alleges Kanzai Taisam, </p>
<p>The tribals were innocent people but now I feel people are more aware. There is a resurrection of indigenous faith; many are coming back to their tribal fold — which is a good thing,” adds Gao. Gegong Apang, </p>
<p><a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/programme/5ive-live/video/did-john-allen-chau-have-any-business-going-to-the-sentinel-island-1394186-2018-11-22" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.indiatoday.in/programme/5ive-live/video/did-john-allen-chau-have-any-business-going-to-the-sentinel-island-1394186-2018-11-22</a></p>
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		By: Balaji Canchi Sistla		</title>
		<link>http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14128</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Balaji Canchi Sistla]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 13:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14124&quot;&gt;EJ&lt;/a&gt;.

Dear Manoj
Your answers were apt to the genuine readers here. However, trouble makers like EJ are just passing their time here.  Unfortunately you are wasting your time in answering very promptly to these brainless people.  Your conch blow go into the deaf ears. Please preserve your strength.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14124">EJ</a>.</p>
<p>Dear Manoj<br />
Your answers were apt to the genuine readers here. However, trouble makers like EJ are just passing their time here.  Unfortunately you are wasting your time in answering very promptly to these brainless people.  Your conch blow go into the deaf ears. Please preserve your strength.</p>
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		By: Chankya		</title>
		<link>http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14125</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chankya]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2019 07:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14124&quot;&gt;EJ&lt;/a&gt;.

Maria stop pretending]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14124">EJ</a>.</p>
<p>Maria stop pretending</p>
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		By: EJ		</title>
		<link>http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14123</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[EJ]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14110&quot;&gt;EJ&lt;/a&gt;.

“Aryan Invasion Theory (AIT) has been disproved by archaeologists, historians, and Indologists alike and is considered to be a tool of British imperial propaganda to divide-and-rule Hindus.”
I don’t need to prove you anything. If you have read your Vedas (translations and commentaries by Arya Samaj), the gist is the enslavement of Dasas(Dravidans) and establishing the superiority of Aryans. Don’t you think Vedas had divine origin?
“He gained possession of the Sun and Horses, Indra obtained the Cow who feedeth many.
Treasure of gold he won; he smote the Dasyus, and gave protection to the Āryan colour.”-Rig Veda 3.34.9
&lt;a href=&quot;https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Rig_Veda/Mandala_3/Hymn_34&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Rig_Veda/Mandala_3/Hymn_34&lt;/a&gt;
This verse tells us all. I used a more whitewashed Griffith translation.
Before connecting European colonialism to Christianity, you should be reading your own Vedas first.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14110">EJ</a>.</p>
<p>“Aryan Invasion Theory (AIT) has been disproved by archaeologists, historians, and Indologists alike and is considered to be a tool of British imperial propaganda to divide-and-rule Hindus.”<br />
I don’t need to prove you anything. If you have read your Vedas (translations and commentaries by Arya Samaj), the gist is the enslavement of Dasas(Dravidans) and establishing the superiority of Aryans. Don’t you think Vedas had divine origin?<br />
“He gained possession of the Sun and Horses, Indra obtained the Cow who feedeth many.<br />
Treasure of gold he won; he smote the Dasyus, and gave protection to the Āryan colour.”-Rig Veda 3.34.9<br />
<a href="https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Rig_Veda/Mandala_3/Hymn_34" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Rig_Veda/Mandala_3/Hymn_34</a><br />
This verse tells us all. I used a more whitewashed Griffith translation.<br />
Before connecting European colonialism to Christianity, you should be reading your own Vedas first.</p>
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		By: Manoj		</title>
		<link>http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14122</link>

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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:03:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14110&quot;&gt;EJ&lt;/a&gt;.

Which century are you living in? Aryan Invasion Theory (AIT) has been disproved by archaeologists, historians, and Indologists alike and is considered to be a tool of British imperial propaganda to divide-and-rule Hindus. There is NO such thing as the &quot;Aryan race&quot; and for your information the word &quot;Aryan&quot; is derived from the Sanksrit &quot;arya&quot; referring to those who are noble in character and virtuous people. Rather, it is a tool of the Left and minorities to make the so called &quot;upper castes&quot; to appear like invaders and subjugators of the tribal and &quot;low caste&quot; people.

Because you were the one to bring it up, in contrast, the Western world is a result of Caucasian adventurers driven by greed and and the toxic expansionist ideology that is Christianity. This time is perhaps one of the darkest in history, when European armies rampaged across the Americas massacring natives by the thousands and spreading diseases to such a degree that it is estimated that from 1491 to 1691, the indigenous population of North and South America decreased by over 90-95%. If you would like, please see an answer I have written on Quora regarding this question: 

https://www.quora.com/What-role-did-the-Vatican-and-the-Christian-church-play-in-the-colonization-of-much-of-the-world-by-western-powers

There is no &quot;white privilege&quot; like situation here in India. Sanatana Dharma has existed on this land for thousands of years before Jesus Christ and Muhammad learned how to walk. Contrary to what you would like to believe, we are not invaders who imposed religion and caste on an already existing people. In other words, our cultures are indigenous to this land and whether you like it or not, will remain so. I, as a Hindu, associate my spirituality with my country, just as you may associate it with Bethlehem, and a Muslim with Saudi Arabia. Why is this so &quot;communal&quot; in your eyes?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14110">EJ</a>.</p>
<p>Which century are you living in? Aryan Invasion Theory (AIT) has been disproved by archaeologists, historians, and Indologists alike and is considered to be a tool of British imperial propaganda to divide-and-rule Hindus. There is NO such thing as the &#8220;Aryan race&#8221; and for your information the word &#8220;Aryan&#8221; is derived from the Sanksrit &#8220;arya&#8221; referring to those who are noble in character and virtuous people. Rather, it is a tool of the Left and minorities to make the so called &#8220;upper castes&#8221; to appear like invaders and subjugators of the tribal and &#8220;low caste&#8221; people.</p>
<p>Because you were the one to bring it up, in contrast, the Western world is a result of Caucasian adventurers driven by greed and and the toxic expansionist ideology that is Christianity. This time is perhaps one of the darkest in history, when European armies rampaged across the Americas massacring natives by the thousands and spreading diseases to such a degree that it is estimated that from 1491 to 1691, the indigenous population of North and South America decreased by over 90-95%. If you would like, please see an answer I have written on Quora regarding this question: </p>
<p><a href="https://www.quora.com/What-role-did-the-Vatican-and-the-Christian-church-play-in-the-colonization-of-much-of-the-world-by-western-powers" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.quora.com/What-role-did-the-Vatican-and-the-Christian-church-play-in-the-colonization-of-much-of-the-world-by-western-powers</a></p>
<p>There is no &#8220;white privilege&#8221; like situation here in India. Sanatana Dharma has existed on this land for thousands of years before Jesus Christ and Muhammad learned how to walk. Contrary to what you would like to believe, we are not invaders who imposed religion and caste on an already existing people. In other words, our cultures are indigenous to this land and whether you like it or not, will remain so. I, as a Hindu, associate my spirituality with my country, just as you may associate it with Bethlehem, and a Muslim with Saudi Arabia. Why is this so &#8220;communal&#8221; in your eyes?</p>
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		By: EJ		</title>
		<link>http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14121</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[EJ]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14110&quot;&gt;EJ&lt;/a&gt;.

&#039;@Manoj. Your comments sound more like the issue of &quot;white privilege&quot; in the Western world. I think the framers of the Indian constitution already were already aware of this Aryan supremacy when they guaranteed minority rights.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14110">EJ</a>.</p>
<p>&#8216;@Manoj. Your comments sound more like the issue of &#8220;white privilege&#8221; in the Western world. I think the framers of the Indian constitution already were already aware of this Aryan supremacy when they guaranteed minority rights.</p>
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		By: Kuldeep Kaushik		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:25:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Limiting the dharma to Hinduism is the worst thing happened.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Limiting the dharma to Hinduism is the worst thing happened.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Balaji Canchi Sistla]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 03:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14115&quot;&gt;Manoj&lt;/a&gt;.

Well made the points Manoj lucidly.   It&#039;s crystal clear.   Thank you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14115">Manoj</a>.</p>
<p>Well made the points Manoj lucidly.   It&#8217;s crystal clear.   Thank you.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:22:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14113&quot;&gt;EJ&lt;/a&gt;.

This is a discussion about the injustices secularism poses for Hindus in their own country, stop trying to turn it into one of your Crusades.

Your facts are shallow and reflect, as Maria ji has stated, your prejudice and indoctrination to hate Hinduism and hold Hindu culture in inferiority. Keep your hatred restricted to your Church don&#039;t expel it here.

You are an Indian citizen and as you have stated that your family has been a Keralite Christian for 2,000 years, you have every right to this land as much as anyone else does. That being said, you must understand that because of whatever differences there may be, one&#039;s attachment to their motherland is different. The Islamic holy land is in Saudi Arabia, many Christians consider Israel or Vatican as their holy land. We Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains and followers of other Indian tribal or animistic faiths consider India our holy land, or punyabhoomi. That does not mean that you are any less an Indian as I am, but I consider this as my holy land of revered Vedas, Gurus, Saints and Temples.

When you have Israel or Vatican, Muslims have Saudi Arabia, what right do you people have to deny this as my holy land? My love and attachment for this country is spiritual. What right do you have to look down on that? I want to protect and preserve the beliefs and cultures of my country, what right do you have to call me &quot;communal&quot; or &quot;hateful&quot; for doing so? 

Secularism is perhaps the most misunderstood term in India. Secularism is meant for countries which cannot distinguish between religion and law, or when religion dictates law. What in the world makes you think that if India was to be declared a Hindu state or seeks to protect Indian religions, we will reduce you to 2nd-class citizens, destroy your places of worship, or enforce Manusmriti?

Stop your ignorance and hatred and understand our perspective.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="http://mariawirth.com/putting-secularism-into-perspective/#comment-14113">EJ</a>.</p>
<p>This is a discussion about the injustices secularism poses for Hindus in their own country, stop trying to turn it into one of your Crusades.</p>
<p>Your facts are shallow and reflect, as Maria ji has stated, your prejudice and indoctrination to hate Hinduism and hold Hindu culture in inferiority. Keep your hatred restricted to your Church don&#8217;t expel it here.</p>
<p>You are an Indian citizen and as you have stated that your family has been a Keralite Christian for 2,000 years, you have every right to this land as much as anyone else does. That being said, you must understand that because of whatever differences there may be, one&#8217;s attachment to their motherland is different. The Islamic holy land is in Saudi Arabia, many Christians consider Israel or Vatican as their holy land. We Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains and followers of other Indian tribal or animistic faiths consider India our holy land, or punyabhoomi. That does not mean that you are any less an Indian as I am, but I consider this as my holy land of revered Vedas, Gurus, Saints and Temples.</p>
<p>When you have Israel or Vatican, Muslims have Saudi Arabia, what right do you people have to deny this as my holy land? My love and attachment for this country is spiritual. What right do you have to look down on that? I want to protect and preserve the beliefs and cultures of my country, what right do you have to call me &#8220;communal&#8221; or &#8220;hateful&#8221; for doing so? </p>
<p>Secularism is perhaps the most misunderstood term in India. Secularism is meant for countries which cannot distinguish between religion and law, or when religion dictates law. What in the world makes you think that if India was to be declared a Hindu state or seeks to protect Indian religions, we will reduce you to 2nd-class citizens, destroy your places of worship, or enforce Manusmriti?</p>
<p>Stop your ignorance and hatred and understand our perspective.</p>
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