04-03-2009, 12:39 AM
Outlook article- Interview with xtian bishop cheenath
Notice how he dodges
A section of Christians are claiming SC/ST benefits they arenât entitled to?
This clause is an unjust amendment in the Constitution. If Muslims, Sikhs and Buddhists can have SC status, then why not Christians? Christians are also Indians. And if a Harijan Christian becomes a Hindu, he gets back all the reservations. Why is that? The Supreme Court-appointed committee has concluded that it is against the Constitution and has to be repealed.
The Orissa Freedom of Religion Act mandates that every conversion be registered with the state. Why have Christians not respected it?
It is against the Constitution and inhibits freedom of religion. If I want to marry a girl, should I ask for your permission? Is it a necessary rule? Why donât all states have it? Why only a few? Every person has the right to practise and propagate his or her religion according to the Constituti
Notice how he dodges
A section of Christians are claiming SC/ST benefits they arenât entitled to?
This clause is an unjust amendment in the Constitution. If Muslims, Sikhs and Buddhists can have SC status, then why not Christians? Christians are also Indians. And if a Harijan Christian becomes a Hindu, he gets back all the reservations. Why is that? The Supreme Court-appointed committee has concluded that it is against the Constitution and has to be repealed.
The Orissa Freedom of Religion Act mandates that every conversion be registered with the state. Why have Christians not respected it?
It is against the Constitution and inhibits freedom of religion. If I want to marry a girl, should I ask for your permission? Is it a necessary rule? Why donât all states have it? Why only a few? Every person has the right to practise and propagate his or her religion according to the Constituti