[Assam] IIT Chief: Ram, science and religious belief

[Krishnendu Chakraborty]

>>>>>>Furthermore, it is one thing to be analytical 
about ones own faith; to question its beliefs, 
its myths, its dogmas; but quite another to do so 
about somebody else's.  One would have expected 
Dr. Indiresan to be mindful of such nuances of 
ordinary propriety and courtesy that he implies 
others of lacking. It is NOT unbecoming of a 
Hindu, even a nominal one, to questions Hindu 
myths or superstitions or prejudices. For he is 
the one who is being affected by them.  But it is 
uncouth to go  questioning others' faiths. The 
Hindu, widely bandied to be tolerant, has no 
business meddling in
somebody else's faith, UNLESS, they are meddling 
in his lifestyle or well-being by imposing their 
will on matters of state, which affect everyone.

>>>>>> That is the subtle but critical difference that

Dr. Indiresan fails to note. That is why his big 
argument against the 'rationalists' 

**** C'da don't you think that  "Hindu Rationalist" or
"Muslim Rationalist" is a Oxymoron.  I would assume a
Rationalist will be an aethist.  So every faith will
be "somebody else's" faith for him.  

BTW I believe Umesh followed your advise ....

-----  But it is uncouth to go 
>questioning others' faiths. The Hindu, widely 
>bandied to be tolerant, has no business meddling 
>in
>somebody else's faith, UNLESS, they are meddling 
>in his lifestyle or well-being by imposing their 
>will on matters of state, which affect everyone.

You are not a Hindu (by your admission) ... so no
business meddling in Hindu faith;  you are not an
Indian (by your own admission again), so   HOW it will
impact India is not your business.





       
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