Mangaluru: RSS extends invitation to Christian brethren for Ganesha Chaturthi

Sun, Sep 04 2016 09:17:15 AM

Pics: Joshwa D'Souza

Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru (JD)

Mangaluru, Sep 4: The Mangaluru Mahanagar unit of Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday September 3 visited the Infant Jesus Shrine at Bikarnakatte and invited the Carmelite priests and the Catholics of the city for the upcoming Ganesha Chaturthi celebration to be held at Sanghnikethan on September 5.

The Mangaluru Mahanagar Sanghachalak Dr Sathish Rao on behalf of the Sangh handed over the vessel of fruits to the director of the shrine Fr Elias D'Souza and later invited the priests and the gathering by handing over the invitation.

Speaking on the occasion, he said, “Sangh always worked to harness harmony in the country. Since Independence it has tried to unite the people of the various religions in the nation. Today we have come here to invite you all for the Ganesha Chaturthi celebration to be held in Sangha Nikethan on September 5. The priests of the shrine are very cooperative in organizing this event in the shrine premises which is very promising. We also extend our wishes for the upcoming feast of Nativity on the occasion and wish that Mangaluru be a model to the rest of the nation in Hindu-Christian harmony.”

Speaking on the occasion, Fr Dominic, the former director of the shrine said, “India is the only country in the world which has so many religions. The development of the country is possible only through harmony between the religions and same has been stressed by our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We are the brothers and sister and the children of Bharat Mata. We thank RSS for the initiative and also give our best wishes for Ganesha Chaturthi to all the Hindu brethren.”

Deputy director of the shrine, Fr Prakash, chief secretary of Ganeshothsava Samiti Sanghanikethan Satheesh Prabhu, former corporator of MCC and vice-president of Ganeshothsava Samiti Sanghanikethan K Padmanabha, RSS Managaluru Mahanagara Karyavaha Bharath Kumar and others were present on the occasion.

Children along with the others offered flowers to the statue of Infant Mary as a part of nine-day novena for the feast of Nativity in the grotto premises after the proceedings in the presence of RSS leaders.

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David Pais, Mangalore
Tue, Sep 06 2016
@Lydia Lobo, Kadri Sunday, September 04, 2016, please refer john 5:37 And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. john 4:26 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

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Chris, Tel Aviv
Mon, Sep 05 2016
Not all us Christians worship idols, thank heavens for the reformation by matin Luther .

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deva, MANGALORE
Mon, Sep 05 2016
Ms Lydia Lobo, Kadri, You are so right. As a hindu I was feeling very upset when we were branded as idol worshippers in school by the christians and this was by he same christians who had statues in church . For the first time I hear a christian asking the same question that I have been asking al these years.
Thank You for rising above religion and being pragmatic.

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David, Mangaluru
Mon, Sep 05 2016
Christians are affable, caring, loving and most importantly peace loving community. Hindus & Christians have lived & are living in harmony for all these years. Except that some fringe groups in both the communities are creating trouble generally, both the communities are cordial to each other. Also both the communities should realize that there are some people or groups who do not want these two communities to be in good relation. The gesture of inviting Christians to Ganesh Chaturthi celebration, is indeed a noble one & may pave way for further strengthening the bond.

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Anand, Surathkal
Mon, Sep 05 2016
What is so great to publish it?? Do it silently and let the public see and feel that harmony.Do not do any thing for the sake of publicity.

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SMR, Karkala
Sun, Sep 04 2016
In 2018 Karnataka is going for assembly polls.In some constituency Christan votes are decisive.Mangalore is one among them.

BJP may be a stridently pro-Hindu party, but not in Goa. Even its opposition to the anti-minority job quota was missing here. While the party aggressively campaigns against Congress' promise to raise minority quota in Uttar Pradesh, its mission is to reach out to Christians in the country's smallest state. Around 30% of Goans are Christians.

The same strategy is applied in Karnataka wooing Christians.

So they extend invitation to Ganesha Chaturthi,in the same way Gow Raksha was abandoned in Goa keeping in mind vote share.

What RSS must have forgotten in Maharashtra,Muslims are raising Pandals and doing rituals since pre independence time. How many Muslims has been offered ticket from BJP?

This is beyond common man's understanding.It may damage the Christians same way Muslim Morcha did for Muslims of India.

Jai hind

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Don, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
das, mangalore

Can you name me 1 just one RSS leader who went to jail for opposing British rule, I bet you can't name 1 leader. Hence, the RSS supported the British rule in India.

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RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore
Mon, Sep 05 2016
Don, Mangalore

RSS personnel are never allowed to become leaders.....
Congress felt RSS is threat to it in the same way it thought about Subhash Chandra Bose....
Always history is written by the winners. And hence, you find all non-congress personnel are in he bad light...

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Praveen, Udupi
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Good move but I have my own doubts..

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akhilesh, mangalore/bangalore
Mon, Sep 05 2016
Yeah...keep having...

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Sun, Sep 04 2016
On a lighter side...,
May be the along with the change of attire (the stinking Chedxx), with a trouser (western attire).., can we say that there is an ideology shift...?

A food for thought....!!!!

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Michael Noronha, Mysore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Excellent opportunity to participate in the cultural fest that happens during Ganesha Chaturthi. Christians can present a skit on the "Divine Mercy" and "Gospel Values" and enlighten the RSS on what true "LOVE" is manifested by Jesus on the Cross.

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Robert, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016

That is an excellent suggestion and will bring lot of healing to many who are hurt and questioning the motives.

The priests and brothers of Carmelite order in Infant Jesus are active in social and divine theme based plays and many will come forward if the suggested plays are planned.

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das, mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
But we also hear that before Independance , the Christians supported the British and very few of them took part in the freedom struggle. So at that time the RSS would have been justified in hating the christians.

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Valerian D'souza, Udupi / Mumbai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Das,
At this juncture when RSS came to give invitation,
Let's keep aside whether Christians & RSS participated in freedom struggle or not, let us know:-
1. Whether RSS told you that they hated Christians?
2. If you feel so, in what basis, you justify hatred?
3. Have you ever read of freedom struggle of India?
4. Have you heard about we have a constitution in India?

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M.A.Kamal, Mangalore/Saudi Arabia
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Good, by developing friendship with one of the minority Christian communities, the educated , disciplined and peace lovers of the society .
Keep it up

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mohan, mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Good initiative. and it should keep alive .

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Christians in Gujarat were living under fear of RSS. They couldnot go to Christmas mass at night. Those believers went to mass at the night didn't come out from the church till next days dawn. The RSS were waiting outside the church to beat the Christians.

GROSS ATROCITIES WERE COMMITTED AGAINST CHRISTIANS DURING THE CHAAIWAALA CHIEF MINISTER.

EVEN TODAY IN GUJARAT RSS ARE HATING CHRISTIANS.

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Valerian D'souza, Udupi / Mumbai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Expose them when they do wrong!
Appreciate right actions!
For every action, there is a reaction. Timing is important.
This is what Courts and advance countries do.

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Shankar, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Story writing competition will be there in Sanghanikethan as part of the cultural programs associated with Ganeshotsava celebrations.
Appreciate your imagination skills. You should participate in the competition representating all of us here.
We wish you all the best.

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Robert, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Shankar Anna,

That is uncalled for and affirms the doubt that many have expressed here about validity of the RSS gesture.

You should be helping us by fact checking if it is true or not. If true, let us agree such are facts and help those who need additional help to practice their faith and religious practices. If not true, let us correct with facts so that people who write such comments take caution to write such comments.

You have many balanced and well written comments, in this case you have done a very poor job.

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Shankar, Mangalore
Mon, Sep 05 2016
Robert,
what Joseph wrote is completely false. I have more than one Christian friends doing business Gujarat.

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Mon, Sep 05 2016
Dear Shankar, Mangalore,

Eye witnessed truth you say false.
I HAVE SAID A TRUTH AND THAT IS A TRUTH.

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Sun, Sep 04 2016
@ Joseph F. Gonsalves

Be an optimist.., after the change of attire from chey(stinking one) to trouser (videshi attire).., the mind set of the RSS think tank is also slowly started to tilt towards secular credentials.
good development..., welcome the change..., past is past.., CM become PM ..., see the difference in statements by RSS chief like - "love, faith & intimacy are the traits of Hinduism" (no need to say that these are richly practiced by St Theresa, the pride of Hindustan).

At least for once you also change your perception.., let us wait to see how far is thus far..,

Jai Ho..,

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Rajesh, mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
I am a supporter of Mr Modi but what you allege if it were really true i will stop voting Mr Modi but do not tell stories bring that person, counsel him and give him some courage, have him file a compliant that he was not allowed to carry on his religious duties. can you be more specific. which church etc. make it clear for the readers do not exaggerate.

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Dear Rajesh, mangalore,
It was eye witnessed.

Christian atrocities were carried out while chaaiwaala chief minister of Gujarat was ruling.

For blind bhakts truth is false.

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Rajesh, mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Was the eye witness you?. Why don't you make it clear which church and when?. Who were the people involved?. Which mainstream news paper carried the news?. Are you sure if Modi was not in power this thing would not have happened.

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Sameer, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Its like giving water for animal before slaughtering it.. Beware from this type of drama.

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Peter, KSA
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Perfect observation Mr. Sameer. Snake will never give milk, but, poison. Be careful and find out what is the master plan behind this sudden love for Christians.

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shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udupi
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Please don't go by the face of it but go by deep and purpose of it...

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Ashok Bhat, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Great Gesture. Sri Satish Rao is very humble person, down to earth.I certainly appreciate this. At the same time, It would much much better if they visit one of the Masjid and invite Muslims also. Any how I am hoping in line. GOD bless all and lest us have peace all around.

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Raghu, Bedra
Sun, Sep 04 2016
this is called mangalore..hats off

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harees sardar, Malpe / Dubai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Nice gesture , let us unite being human . instead of pointing on negativeness let us be positive and work together for better society .
well done

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Prakash, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Nice gesture, hope it remains & sends strong message to the goons who divide in the basis of religion. I hope the Fr. also invites them for Christmas celebrations. Nothing new, my friends from Hindu & Muslim community together celebrated christmas, Deepavali & Eid together in our childhood days, though we did not know much on festival itself we enjoyed sweets . Those friends still dont need an invitation they still join us. But RSS needs.. Let us see how long their good gesture remains.

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Harish, Kadaba
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Nice to see ! In depth a kid dnt know which religion he belongs, if he grows in hindu family, he become hindu, and vice Versa! God is there its sure you call as jesus, we call as raama, they call as Allah ! Respect others belifs best way for peaceful society.

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gireesh, bangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Suspecting some hidden agenda!!!!!!

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Aubb, Kuwait
Sun, Sep 04 2016

Absolutely correct.

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gireesh, bangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Suspecting some hidden agenda!!!!!!

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Alphonso Rodrigues, Udupi
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Bad news for politicians, when we unite, the politicians agenda remains unfulfilled .

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Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Very good step and a positive development.
Let the good gesture continue to grow with harmony and peace among the people to make a peaceful coexistence. Let the gesture send a message to other parts of our country.

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FRANCIS, Dubai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
It would have been nice even to see our Muslim brothers together also had been invited during this beautiful and meaningful festive occasion in order to demonstrate our love and religious harmony with each other.

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Valerian D'souza, Udupi / Mumbai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Let us appreciate the good gesture of RSS.
We wish our Hindu brethren, friends a happy Ganesha Chaturthi.
India is far better, in comparison with so many rogue countries around the world.
We have the right to agree, disagree, criticize and appreciate like a family members.
We still work, study and live in harmony!
Let's remember, Lord Jesus said, If you forgive those who sin against you,
My father in heaven will forgive your sins!
Let's remember Lord Jesus life in this world and the meaning of this statement!

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Allen, Mangaluru
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Vigneshwara ellaa vighnagalannu pariharisi nammalli shaanti haagu eligeyannu dayapaalisali! 😊

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Clifford, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
There is a famous saying that leopards don't change their spots. Though it is a good move, I would be cautious.

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manu, bondel / bhopal
Sun, Sep 04 2016
We are all brothers and sisters, the children of Bharat Mata. A very good initiative from Dr. Satish Rao and also well reciprocated by church authorities. Let us continue to respect every community.

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Avita, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
* happy feast

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SATHISH VAS, Mangalore / Dubai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
A good step taken by RSS Leaders. Specially the interest taken by Dr. Satish Rao for extending invitation to Christian brethren for Ganesh Chathurthi.

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Ronald D, Udupi
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Good gesture. Hope they live up it for long time to come practicing what they preach!

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Stivan J Alva, Shankerpura
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Happy to see the pics of the community leaders from both side... whatever incidents or happenings have took place in recent years... forget, we can't change the past, but definitely can change for the better future. After all we have to accept the unity in diversity... that is the essence and bonding factor of this country...

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Santosh , U.A.E
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Wonderful, this is what our society required, don't stop keep going..

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Sundari Ashoknagar, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Let us appreciate the good and forget the bad things. Let us walk hand in hand with other religions. Everyone is not bad.But few weeds are there in every religion. Let us ignore the weeds which are poisonous to the society. Happy Ganesha Chaturthi and Happy Nativity feast of Mary.
Let us make this earth a beautiful place for our children and their children.

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John, Udupi
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Very good gesture by RSS. This will help a lot in the hormonius existence of all religions. In Udupi Church, we celebrate Deepavali every year inviting all religions to the church. Bishop Rev Dr. Gerald Isaac DSouza should get a special praise for this. Similarly I wish if all religions respect the food habits of others. If I dont eat, let me not eat but let's allow others to have what they want. Let there be regulations for that like in gulf countries for pork and alcohol. Then let's see who has the courage to disturb the peace in this coastal region!

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Anticorrupt, Mangalore, Kuwait
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Bishop of Udupi Dr. Gerald is a wonderful human being -a messenger of peace. God bless him with good health and abundance

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Aubb, Kuwait
Sun, Sep 04 2016

Instead of festivals, let's celebrate humanity, so that India becomes a better place.

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Ganesh Pai, Dubai / Kavoor
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Loved to read Daijiworld comment section today.. only few doubted move. Its common to get doubt by seing what happening around.. but still welcome move..

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George pinto, Kulshekar
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Good jesture on behalf of RSS.towards communal harmony, we are human being first.and we all strive for humanity. We should go beyond our religious barriers to achieve this goal.all the best to RSS leadership. Do continue the same with all human beings irespective of religions

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Sun, Sep 04 2016
A change of approach or attitude in practice that too after we hear RSS chief's clarification few days back that RSS is all about love,faith & intimacy.., now really nice to see in practice.

Jai Ho.. RSS

However, it nevere go un-noticed the one who richly practiced these secular traits - "love,faith & intimacy" is none other than the pride of Hindustan - Mother Theresa.

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Vincent Rodrigues., Frazer Town,Bangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Good gesture if they maintain it to bring social and political harmony.All the best.

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Wilfred, Mangalore/UAE
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Conversion....be careful...

If it was the same good gesture of any poor Hindu man, the same RSS would have beaten him black and blue by now saying conversion.
Once they started BJP campaign from infant Jesus shrine by same good gesture and published as priests are backing BJP. Hope it's not with any hidden agenda this time.

Stop this publicity stunt. Lot Christians attend Ganesha visarjane every year and it has become part of us and no need to highlight it.

If it's a repentance from RSS, yes I support and it's a good move.

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KK, mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Ganeshothsava always celebrated as a Public program with involvement of all the religion practice. we can find lot of Non Hindus name in different Ganeshothsava Committies.
Ellarigu Ganesha Habbadha Shubashayagalu...

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JJ, Mlore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
To achieve greater unity among the people, I hope the RSS will extend its hand and invitation towards our Muslim brothers who will be celebrating EID in a few days. Likewise Vice Versa........
3 important religious festivals are being celebrated in a week from now, and it would be nice to see a common, combined celebration of unity and peace.

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Avita Serrao, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
A good beginning and a welcome move. Hope to see namma Mangaluru in the same warmth and affection that once stood for. Anyways a happy How to Ganesh,Nativity of our Lady and a happy Oman every one.☺

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Alphonso Rodrigues, Udupi
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Well Well,, lets hope its a good beginning. Festives should unite people.

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Joyan DSouza , Ajekar, UAE
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Really like this movement from RSS.. Let's all celebrate our feasts together.... Let us leave peacefully and let others leave peacefully...

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Prior to independence and after the RSS was attacking Christians from the back yard. Now they wanted to call us and attack in front of us.

We Christians don't hate anybody. Let the RSS calm down from its rhetoric's claiming all born in India are Hindus.

I am not a Hindu. I am a born Christian.

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Hariraj, Udupi/Dubai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Mr.Joseph, Humanity is first. Religion is secondary. Don't spoil relationship between communities. There are many good people around you. Just go back to your family history, your forefather might be Hindu. Its not a matter of religion. Its matter good and bad people.

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Hariraj,

Do you want an affidavit about Christians in India were Hindus prior to that ? What fault is today's Christians whose fore-fathers before three-four generations converted to Christianity ? How can you hold today's Christian responsible for conversion or brand them as converts ?

If Christians are to reconvert to Hinduism just because you want the rise in population percentage, how correct is this way but wrong other way ?

Do you know the origin of Hinduism ? Though the spiritual intellects say Hinduism is Sanatan Dharma that had no beginning, how come some tribes who never got exposed to religion continue to worship objects picked from nature ? Have you heard about that ? Sanatan did not come to them naturally, or they left Sanatan Dharma and turned such object worshippers just as a certain number of people turned towards Christianity ?

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Rajesh, mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Dear Lydia,
You have perhaps misunderstood Harirajs Comment. He said Humanity first. If a religion has part of its belief, the principle of Co existence which is “Do onto others as you would wish them do onto you” then there is no problem whatsoever.if one were to follow this principle he belongs to religion of humanity. I am an agnostic by belief though a born Hindu but as far as possible i try to follow this principle. Do not have an impression that the supporters of Mr Modi are a homogeneous set of people in beliefs. I am not bothered if a person converts but if the religion he converts has as part of its beliefs imposing laws on people other than their fold then i have a problem. I have a problem if the core principles of a religion are totalitarian.I do not think a Moral god would be upset that you pray a stone brick tool or a bird. in my view religion is secondary.

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Robert, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016

You started nicely by stating "Humanity is first. Religion is secondary" then you stated good people and bad people.

Worldwide, there are thousands of non-Catholic people attend church service and participate in festivities that I have personally seen.

The statement by Joseph that "We Christians don't hate anybody. Let the RSS calm down from its rhetoric's claiming all born in India are Hindus" is very true and valid.

We are hurt by the words and actions of religious fanatics on catholic faith and need several healing steps towards reconciliation and harmony.

Just look at all the photos in this news article, only Dr. Rao is the only who removed his sandals and shows the respect he has for others. These humble gestures go long way in the healing process.

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PAM Suvarna, Karla
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Nice to see a grate beginning,sabko sanmathi de bhagvaan.
We need brotherly relation between all communities.
Keep this relation forever.

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Prakas, Kundapur/Bengaluru
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Very encouraging move by RSS leaders. Don't mix Politics with Religion. Hope & pray that, we will have peaceful coastal townso to live.

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Francis Lobo, Bangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Why the sudden love by the RSS after 69 years ? Anyway its a welcome move. The RSS i guess have learnt from their mistakes.

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Joseph Rego, Kinnigoli/Ras Al Khaimah
Sun, Sep 04 2016
We all respect every religion and God. We call and pray our God with different name. We all brothers and sisters in the name of God whatever be the religion. God created one religion that is humanity and human being. We all are Indians unite together and make our nation strong. Thank you all members of RSS. This Ganesh Chaturhti brings peace and happiness. God Ganesh bless each one of us.

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David Pais, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
idol worship is forbidden in christianity.

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Shankar, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Have you ever entered any church?

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John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Mr. David Pais,
In Christianity even bowing your head and praying before a statue is an act of idol worship. Here RSS had invited Christians to attend Ganeshothsava celebrations and not to take part in worship. Even my Hindu friends personally invite me and I do attend if I happen to be in my native place. Thank them and take it positively. Let peace and harmony prevail in society.

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David Pais, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
@John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt
am not bowing and worshiping any idols or pictures. i worship God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

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John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt
Sun, Sep 04 2016
@ David Pais,
Then you are not an idol worshiper. You are indeed a practicing Christian.

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri
Sun, Sep 04 2016
David,

In Christianity idol worship is forbidden but what are we doing having an image of Mother Mary in her infant form, Jesus in infant form (i.e. Infant Jesus Shrine), Jesus in his Crucifix form, statues of various saints - what is this ?

Christianity got to gradual evolving as per Indian method of worship with flowers, garlands, incense sticks, flower/fruit offering, so on.

Many of us may be having a difference of opinion, but this is the truth.

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Vasant Raj, Mangalore / Abudhabi
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Ganesha bless all human kind...

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Rajesh D, Manglore, Dubai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Good Initiative.Keep it up.
Agreed fully. Outsiders came and sow seeds of hatreds for their personal benefit.
Next time when horrific incidents take place in DK, leaders from all religion should come together and condemn the person or group of people who are responsible for it.
You vote for anyone, it does not matter but if we need peace in D.K. do not give chance to raise their ugly heads again.

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FRANCIS, Dubai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
It's a beautiful comment. I do not understand why still some people
'Disagree' with it..

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Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah
Sun, Sep 04 2016
BEGINNING OF THE NEW BEGINNING..WE CAN SEE SILVER LINE IN FUTURE..

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Cynthia, Moodbidri
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Hindu and Christians are peace lovers, we can make better tomorrow than hatred

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Ummar, Udupi/Dubai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Cynthia,

What you mean by Hindu and Christians are peace lovers ? What about other religions ?

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FRANCIS, Dubai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Nice to see the smiling faces on all the photographs! It's a very nice gesture from Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) to visit the Infant Jesus Shrine at Bikarnakatte and invite the Carmelite priests and the Catholics of the city for the upcoming Ganesha Chaturthi celebration to be held at Sanghnikethan on September 5th. What else we want rather than religious harmony and respecting each others religion?. May Infant Jesus bless us all.

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PEDDU, MANGALURU
Sun, Sep 04 2016
PEACE WILL PREVAIL

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Rajesh, Udupi
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Very nice to see this.. Mr Rao with simple dress and standing on bear foot shows the amount of respect one has towards the others. May the unity and mutual respect prevails in the society.

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri
Sun, Sep 04 2016
A pleasing/welcome gesture. Let the number of those who wish for peace and harmony among all Indians, be more than those who sow hatred.

Jai Bharat Matha..

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Shankar, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Lydia,
I think those beautiful kids will grow up respecting each other's religion into a harmonious society unlike you and me :)

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Common Shankar,

I don't hold anything against your community or you ?? You must be kidding..

You and me may be picking on each other's point, arguing like cats and dogs but below all of that, there lies a sense of humanity ! That is the reason we are here responding to gestures such as this. Else, we would have been working in some terror groups !

Have a nice day....

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Anticorrupt, Mangalore, Kuwait
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Lydia, I think you did not see the smile in the end from Shankar :). you both sound like good hearted people.

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Jagdish, Mumbai, UAE
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Let us all start new begining. Let us all come together and celebrate all festivals sharing and co-operating each other..... Harmony is the key to success.

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Shankar, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
RSS was from the beginning, for communal harmony and Hindu unity. The main agenda was to remove caste system within Hindu religions and bring everyone into the mainstream.
However, some misguided individuals like Thogadia and Muthalic misunderstood the phrase 'Hindu unity'. They thought it was uniting Hindus against other religions.
Anyways, now this is a good beginning. Hindus and Christians should unitedly fight evil forces trying to engulf the whole word in the recent days.

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FRANCIS, Dubai
Sun, Sep 04 2016
It's a beautiful comment. I do not understand why still some people
'Disagree' with it..

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Shankar, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Francis,
They only noticed the words 'evil forces' in my comment.

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Alan, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Hey Guys, Dont get swayed by this huge photo opportunity. We have always taken part in their celebrations, Respected all religions & have been happy for them. This is a total eyewash , hog wash if you please & very craftily done. Remember Feku , he has no voice . A real touching gesture would be if the R.S.S chief had come out & apologized for his senseless comments about Mother Theresa . Please do not get swayed by such Rhetoric. Feku is nothing but a meek mortal in front of the R.S.S & has no voice at all. Remember he does not voice any opinion to Sakshimaraj or yogendra or any of his minister. All these dramatics is done with a ulterior motive, with a opportunity for the shutterbugs ,to be busy ,so that they may splash the newspapers & mags with front page , displays. We have never ever differentiated between religions. I for one would be convinced only if their chief were to take back his words & apologize for his insensitive rude remarks.Please continue to amuse them but be on the guard.

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jeevan, mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Good initiative by RSS....

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Praveen , Kulshekar
Sun, Sep 04 2016
If Christians had invited the RSS or Hindus for any Christian feasts then few in RSS or its affiliate group would claim it as a conversion act.

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Ahmed, Bangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Well said Praveen

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tony sequeira, mangalore
Sun, Sep 04 2016
A good begginning of showing respect to other religions instead of dividing our country on religiouus lines. High time the BJP also discards the divisive agenda and concentrates on uniting people of different faiths so that we as a country can realise our potential in the comity of nations. Mera Bharat Mahaan.

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