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Attack on Religious Beliefs Detrimental to Democratic Order : Bishop Derek Fernandes

  •   Wed, Jan 27 2010 07:40:26 PM

Fr. Thomas Misquith, Karwar

BHATKAL, Jan 27: The fact that a written memorandum is submitted, addressed to the President of India, in a manner of challenging the supreme authority of the Nation, threatening to attack the Churches is detrimental to the democratic order, said Bishop Derek Fernandes, the Bishop of Karwar (Uttara Kannada district).

He was speaking to the press reporters on the occasion of his visit yesterday to Ternamakki and Mundalli in Bhatkal Taluk where attempts were made to destroy a Cross (erected on a hill) and the grotto of Mother Mary. It is a tragedy that the things connected with divinity are shockingly attacked, he said, and added that today's youth are in need of proper guidance and direction. He said that the civilized society was expressing its shock at the activities of the anti-social elements, and he was worried about the future of the misled youth who were getting involved in destructive activities not knowing that there is only one God. The bishop added that he has discussed the matter with the Deputy Commissioner and the Additional Superintendent of Police, Karwar and he was satisfied with the actions taken by the police so far. More than the punishment, our first priority should be the change of heart of those who engage themselves in destructive activities, the bishop explained.

Fr. Alphonse Moras (Parish Priest of Lourdes Church, Bhatkal), Mr. Victor Gomes, Advocate and Municipal Council Member of Bhatkal etc. were present on the occasion of the bishop's press meet.
  

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  • ruchi, udupi

    Thu, Jan 28 2010

    Ms.fathima, first try to look at your backyard, minor issues left alone becomes a major one, only the person who gets hurt knows the pain better, suprized, for someone like you to comment on this way, writing to the president or someone is a silent request to solve this problem, Much better then calling for some kind of Jihad, and indulging in act of terrorism, where human life and property is destroyed, Bishop should be appriciated hope you think before you voice your opinion, there has been many church attacks for the past 2 years.

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  • fathima, mangalore

    Wed, Jan 27 2010

    Am saddened the way these people cry foul with minor issues. Writing to President of India or complaining to Pope is a kind of show of arrogance and publicity stunt. Is this priestly work?

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  • N.S.Shenoy, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 27 2010

    Bhatkal reports say that the grotto and cross were erected recently and on government land. It is better the Bishop clarifies on this.

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