BENJAMIN, MANGALORE-OMAN

Wake up my dear fellow Christians. Please take necessary precautions to avoid such incidents in future.We cannot blame a particular religion or a political party unless and until the crime is proved.So we should be vigilant all the time.Prevention is better than cure.

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shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udipi

Mr Ronald/Mumbai. Hats off to you for speaking blunt and open truth and advising your fellow christians to wake up before its too late. BJP ally in Maharashtra is deviding India on the basis of regionalism, language. BJP culture is of devide and rule.

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Ronald, Mumbai

Attacks happen in Orissa, Karnataka and Gujarat! All BJP dens!! All those Christians who still support BJP with any personal interests please wake up, before it is too late! It is a party which tries to divide our nation...

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william, usa

Mr Yeddi, are you following up your rehtoric "chop off the hands..."with any action to prevent such incidents? Probably, you have to fire your home minister Dr acharya first. He is the most ineffective minister in your govt.

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sarah, nanthoor

if peace day is over why is'nt there peace and by the way it is sooooo wrong to have fight among religion

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Athaullah, mangalore

These miscreants have no religion...No religion supports such activity...These miscreants will repent for their work one or the other day..Lets not get provoked...Be cool, & leave everything to GOD, he will take care of everything...

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Marian D'Souza, Mangalore Falnir

I think it is high time that this worth less government is dismissed and President's rule imposed .Just the other day on the occasion of Republic Day the Governor of Karnataka reminded the State Govt.of its constitutional duty after the attacks near Mysore & Bhatkal.Thereafter the State Home Minister says own security arrangements have to be done to protect places of worship.If that is the case what is the use of a large police paraphenelia at the cost of tax payers money.You might as well dismantle the force so that everyone can take the law into ones own hand as is being done by a few cadres .

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LANCY D'COSTA, NALA/ MADANTHYAR

FORGIVE THEM. EVERYTHING IS IN GOD'S HAND.

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Manoj Machado, mangalore

Dont show finger to all Hindus. Only 3% of them do these types of works. CODP was attacked some months back. Their duty is to install hidden cam at the entrance. in the future it is better to install hidden cam at churches or any Christian community centres. Spend little money for this, and dont use innocent Christian youth to protest against these incidents. (Last time the youths who the protested their cases are not taken back, no one spends for these innocents).

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Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India

The worst sad part is absenence of condemnation by the religious leaders who have not affected of this sacrilege, heinous act done by the evil minded people. Today might be for other religion and tomorrow same people might turn against u only. History has repeated and nothing is permanent. Mumbai incident is living example now. Leaders religious and community please wake up before it is too late.

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Anand Dsilva, Mangalore

While there is outpour of reactions for this incident, I see this as a individual act and not a preplanned organised attack. Just last week BD had conducted their gathering wherein some of the leaders had only ill to speak of other religions. Eventually that hangover has still remained and I see some of them still wearing bandanas and roaming around after a week of the event. One guy simply must have picked a stone and thrown at the glass before disappearing.

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Rajesh, Barbados

Everyone know majority mangaloreans are educated! so there shouldnt be any doubt given on them. The next is on the relegion! when a church or mosque is attacked the blame falls on poor Hindu and when a temple is attacked, its hardly appears on the news. I am a hindu and i am proud to be a hindu, this doesnt mean i get involve or support any of these dirty act.Rather i do enjoy the freedom that i have in the religion i beleive(no need to visit temple, eat anything u wish etc..it only teaches me the good things to do but not mandatory to follow! i choose the right for myself).

However there are equal number of dirty minds in all the religion who is invloved in all these acts. Like you guys am also very sure that these are crime created by the opposing political parties to gain the power by changing the peoples mind for money or it is by organised crime by neighbouring country to disturb the peace in your town. As long as we dont understand it and fall victim to these people!!

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DINESH SHETTY, HARADI/ABUDHABI

religion is a tool which is played by our so called politician and leaders. when they think people are living in harmony and are not calling their leaders they use it so that there is some unrest and they can show there importance. I am surprised what they call caste is made by human beings for their own benefit and we still being educated when it comes to religion we act like road side loafers every body say there is one god but no one can see him but every one believes it so why r they hurting other sentimental by throwing stone at god.i would like the younger generation to see the pros & con before they do the action.

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Roshan, Mangalore

This is a politically motivated attack, a fact everyone accepts. With police force on BJP govt side, it will be sucidal for other parties to plan and ute such attacks. The well co-ordinated pattern of attacks, shows it is a political conspiracy hatched by BJP leaders. After having trained its cadre's on stoning even BJP itself is not immune from it. Recently, mayors car was stoned where it is parked, culprits were from Bajarang Dal, who were angry with mayor for not giving donation.

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balwanth, Palimar

Mr Shetty do you know or which church is behind the conversion you better know the subject.but in udupi temple you are also not allowed inside please know your own limitation

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Len Fernandes, Mangalore,Jeppu

This a cowardly act.The governor gives a speech to protect minorities and here the people's sentiments are being played with.Chief minister sir we don't want your assurances that these attacks won't happen.Take action.Look into the matter of aatcks on minorities first and then go for development.If there is peace then then there will be development.we are sick of these assurances.Its time to act

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NEVIL,ALANGAR, NEVIL

This Type of act can done only by uncivilised,uncultured and mostly coward persons without ethics in life and they are not humans but only and only animals can do that.They don't know,what they are doing.

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John, nanthoor

What is the proof for blaming hindu parties? Maybe this is conspiracy

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Vincent Pereira, Udyavar.

Catholics and Christians have lived in peace with their neighbours of different religions and faiths and cults for almost 2000 years in India, a country known for its tolerance and nonviolence. Sadly, the current situation in some parts of India reflects otherwise. For the past couple of years, there has been a wave of violence targeted to their places of worship and to people by the senseless people for no reason. Such people have caused unnecssary damage materially, spiritually and emotionally. This is very troubling. All peaceloving people of good faith must rise above our human bickering and senselessnes to be silent no more. This attitude of "rising above" and becoming the instruments of peace to co-exist with one another must be the authentic examples for our children, teenagers and adults who with their inner strength and goodwill create an atmosphere of human respect, freedom to worship and liberty to love every fellow human being. It is my firm belief that these values and virtues when activated will certainly crush the evil thoughts of the evil people. We, whatever our position in our society may be, rise up to speak out and speak up now so that these inhumane and violent activities by the few, may be shunned.

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henry MISQUITH, MANGALORE/BAHRAIN

Those who live by swords shall die by the swords. Because forgiveness has no value and is beyond the stage in India. Hang the culprits in public.

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T.K. Hamza, Kushalnagar

Attacks on Mosques and Churches has become NITYA SUDDI in DK District. We need to inject Acharya to wake him up from his sleep.

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steevan, Mangalore

Mr.Yadiyurappa!!please give some moral training (i.e. how to respect other Religions,cast..)to your loving sanga pari-var people........so that they may respect each other...

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P. A. L. RASQUINHA, MANGALORE

MOST OF THE CLEVER CHRISTIANS HAVE ACCEPTED THE RULING GOVERNEMENT AND THE PARTY. THUS THEY WILL NOT HESISTATE TO VOTE FOR THEM IN THE NEXT ELECTIONS. SO THE MORAL OF THE STORY IS THAT THE PEOPLE WHO DO NOT LIKE THIS WILL TAKE LITTLE PAIN TO CHANGE THIS THROUGH THE PEOPLE OF ALL BAD HABITS WHO ARE NOW THE PROTECTORS OF INDIAN RELIGION AND CULTURE CULTURE. ("SAKALA DURBUDDI PARANGATA BHARATIA DHARMA MATTU SAMSKRATI RAKSHAKARU") PLS. USE YOUR UPPER COMPARTMENT (BRAIN) A BIT.

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manish, canada

Stop these nonsence.... instead of accusing other religion....why dont u realise it could be a handy work of our neighboring country. There are spies who have infiltered in our states of our country. find those rats and hang them in public. please stop acusing religions

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shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udupi

People have failed to realise their mistakes and mend and repent. God has already started punishing us in the form of draoughts, excess rains, untimely rains, climate changes. By creating disharmony and rift in the society, these vandals are inviting God's wrath. Oh God pease forgive them. My dear christian brethern, I salute you for your peaceful nature and moral values. Dont retaliate. Put your trust in God and He is all Mighty and powerful. Whatever happens is for good only. Quran says. "They (infidels) plan and Allah too plans, but Allah is best of all panners, most wise, all seeing and all hearing. Let us collectively bring back peace to our society. Lets start respecting each others faiths and beliefs. Lets pass on peace and love to our next generation. Karnataka is going back to stone ages. Prophecy has to come true. The rule of law and justice shall prevail. Wicked and falsehood shall be rooted out. I look forward for that day.

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murty, mangalore

as CM told cut off hands !!

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Fr Felix Monteiro , Mangalore

It is sad to hear this sort of events taking place in our peace loving district. Let us hope and pary that things will not be repeated. We trust in our Government and able district administation to take necessary steps to maintain peace and harmony.

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cyril mathias, udupi

The home minister has clearly stated that places of worship,specially of the minorities will not be given protection.The goons and criminal elements of the ruling party are out to destroy the peace of this area.We can only pray to gods to give "SABKO SANMATHI DE BAGHVAN".

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manish pinto, mangalore/ksa

You are right Richa,nobody loose power,butsome people do anything to gain power.

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STALIN MISQUITH, MANGALORE/BAHRAIN

THIS IS THE REASON THAT INDIA TODAY IS IN ADVANCE STAGE OF DECAY.

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Janet D'souza, Mangalore/Abu Dhabi

Dear Soumya I always thought they test your English speaking/understanding skills before they gave visa to foreigners who want to migrate to any of Western/European countries. If it is true, I wonder, how you got through!!! May be, it's just that, some people need to read two or more times before they grasp what they just read! Read my previous comments carefully, without any disturbance around. May be, then, and only then, you will understand what I have written. Otherwise, just think that, may be you too have got that yellow fever, when everything looks yellow. God bless your narrow minded thinking!

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manish, mangalore/ksa

Dear Muslim and christan brothers that is some psycho people doing all this to spoil harmony between us. You dont worry who ever it may be God will punish them.

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judi, nanthoor

This is the sign for us to be alert and awake! Yes I too witnessed this place and I surprised seeing that which enemy could do this kind of work. we pass several times in that road and we see this mother mary and pray. But today what happend it is too bad! let God see them.

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Fr.George Olivera, Mysore

No devotee of any religion could target a sacred and venerable replica of devotion. When a desecration of this sort takes place, it is proper for the religious heads of different religions to condemn it as an irreligious act. Silence of the religious leaders sometimes does not augur well for a civilized society.

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jacintha, mangalore

The flavour of events around us, the leadership of such events, all these bolden those elements, who were sown the seed of hatred. The leadership, has to indicate through their actions , which side of the fence they are. So far, their actions and associations aren't healthy. Till such time.. yes, let the christians keep forgiving. What else are they really capable of? Wine, Dine and dance?

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Richa, Pangla / Singapore

Pelting stone at worshiping places doesn't exhibit much than the sickness in the mind of a person or persons involved in that act I strongly suspect this act is not carried out by BJP and its branches like RSS, BJD, VHP etc. because being in power nobody will look up and spit, I believe they know the result of such spiting, but it is definitely done by those who wants to grab power at any cost by creating disharmony and tarnishing BJP's image, if you are wise enough… closely watch the political game in the state you will have the answers ready for you!.

Mind you I am not the advocator of BJP, but all political parties and politician are the same, be in power or in opposition, they have removed the words "Shame" and "Shameless" from their dictionary, there is no point in talking to or talking about a person who has removed these words from his/her dictionary! it is merely wast of time and energy!

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sunil shetty, karkala/ Dubai

very sad to hear about it.mangalore is famous in education, but still we are facing religious issues.but one thing,dont force the people who all are dont have intrest to change their religion.it will be effect to all.may be for this reason people are angry.we all need peacefull environment in mangalore.

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur,Puttur/Mangalore

I think we can solve some thing to a certain extent with peaceful methods. It is we Christians who have been affected. Every person should provide emails to the Chief Minister, Governor of Karnataka, Home Minister, Prime Minister and President of India in the Central. (Federal). Since this is happening relentlessly, law and order situation is broken down and these outfits are out of control because of the support from the bjp and the fundamental organizations.

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Alban D' Souza, Udyavara, Doha Qatar

God will punish those who involved in this heinous act. Any one who target religious place of worhship will be punished But alas These people should be rooted out before it expands by the government.

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Ronald D, Udupi

Such a beatiful art work on glass, how anyone feels like destroying it!? I think most of the non christians too do not like this type of mischief! Education will eliminate such dirty behaviour eventually. As of now, it is the job of school outs and undadi goondas!!

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Louis Fernandes, Belthangady

When we look at God and we see that our God is not too small, but He's too big ... God is so great, we are so small. The wise and rational minded humans belives that God cannot be attacked or damaged just by 1 stone, he is almighty. Media is sensationalizing every minor incidents for vested interests. Completely ignore incidents like this and you can see the result in coming days.

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Thomas Valder, Bahrain

From the beginning Christiantiy has emerged victorious through sufferings and pain due to its basic principles of forgiveness, peace, love and tolerance. None of our Saints & Martyrs have never retaliated their enemies but humbly submitted themselves to the enemy for the love of Jesus Christ. More we are put to test, more strong our faith emerges. Have true faith in the teachings of Jesus and these silly, desperate attempts of miscreants will never have any impact on peace, but, will unite us even closer to Jesus and to each other. May Jesus give us strength to be prepared to shed every of our blood to foil the evil designs of enemy peacefully and prove that we are the true followers of Jesus - Prince of Peace, our High Priest, our loving shepherd.

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Clifford, Mangalore

Do you gain by doing this or hurting others? Is any religion allows you to do this? Just imagine that you are standing at one place and someone is throwing the stone to you. Every dog has a day and you will dig your own grave.

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Prakash D'Souza, Mangalore/Dubai

.. Day is not far when even karantaka will be counted after orissa and Gujarat in the name of riots. All brothers please maintain harmony. Useless so far so many religious place has been targetted what the hell governmentis doing? Where is yedi and his follower acharya now? He knows only to give and speeches and to support the people who gives provocative speeches.

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Soumya, Mangalore/USA

Dear Janet D'souza Mangalore/Abudabi.. I beeing a Hindu very much condemn this act by who ever has done it... it clearly shows how stupid the person is. However i condemn ur statement as well that "at least some of the hindus have condemned this act. what do you mean by this statement? No where is it mentioned that the culprit is a Hindu is it... im sorry ur also as narrow minded as the fool who did it

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Janet D'souza, Mangalore/Abu Dhabi

Wisdom has spoken through the mouth of Manjunath Pai,Mangalore,Dubai. Yes,pray for the culprits as we do always. Atleast some of our Hindu brothren have noticed our true spirit of forgiveness. Let's stand upto it. From the beginning, the devil was after one single Lady, i.e. Mother Mary. The recent attacks on the statues of Mother Mary at various places show how he still stands threatened by Her!!!! Hail Mary!!!

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wilfy, udupi/Doha

If some uneduacted creatures pelt stones at Mother Mary nothing will happen to her.it is like they through stones at on their own mother only ,God only save these people .

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oliver machado, UDUPI MUSCAT

Sometimes I wonder the people of mangalore who have had the best of education, Thanks to the Great soul late Dr. TMA Pai, and are doing so well profesionally all around the Globe must be so hurt and disheartened by such senseless hatred and communal voilence perhaps might try to avoid being called as Mangloreans

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Francis Lobo, Moodubelle

This is a foolish act of somebody without any brain may be without any sense. Fix it quickly as nothing happened. Thanks,

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ASHOK, Udupi/Dubai

This is the work of Hungry Congress & JDS.

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Oliver Mascarenhas, Mangalore / Dubai

Forgiveness and Prayer in FAITH in the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the only ANSWER. "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Luke 23:33-35 (New International Version) 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."[a] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One."

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Jude, Mangalore Dubai

Mr Manjunath Pai's comments suggest that more and more Hindus, who have been the silent majority are feeling disgusted at these kinds of incidents and are begining to speak up. Therefore as Mr Pai said, we must stop spitting venom and seek justice only through legal means. Let us see for how long the government can keep turning a blind eye.

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Shareef Moideen, Mangalore/Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

I request Christian brethren not to take law in your hands we will not retaliate and maintain peace. The anti-social elements want to witness the bloodshed in Mangalore. Any place of worship has its sanctity and these anti-social elements wants provoke the sentiments to disrupt the peace and serenity of our society. Almighty is capable to punish the culprits desecrate his house. We have incompetent & puppet Home Minister, so let us leave the fate of these culprits to Almighty and have faith in him, surely he will teach them the lesson for their life.

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ophelia Dsouza, miyar/karkala/melbourne

We tag western countries RACIST infact Indians are racist. this clearly shows that we are going back to stone age.

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sam dsoza, mangalore

unnecesserily people are making this as an issue..still we dnt know the attackers aim ..and afterall its an apartment and y they put marys picture in unnecessery places ? gods place should be in worshiping place not in public places like advt..

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Clara Lewis, Kemmannu, Dubai

Anger, Hate, Jealousy comes out from the heart of a person which dirty them, the devil is their ruler, he is tempting them to do all type of wrong things, the culprits never can live in peace and happiness (concious priking), the broadminded, educated people, who have lots of place in their heart to accept(treat everyone equally) every one must become leaders of the nation.

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Thomas D'Mello, Kundapura

Very sad to hear about it. Fr. Onil may get more courage to face this. His work to the underprividged may not hamper.

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Jeevan, Mangalore

All I can say is, I curse those people who did this shameful act and pray to God that these shameful creatures suffer and die a very painful death. Amen.

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Gregory Martis, Mangalore/Dubai

Its right time to our Home Minister V.S.Aharya to step down.He has proved that he is helpless to control those Sangh Parivar goondas.

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munna, mangalore/kuwait

Dear Muslim/Christian brothers and sister, you have to build good relationship and understanding and united, then only can fight with these psychos.......

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Elias Cyril D' Souza, Dubai

This Type of act can done only by uncivilised,uncultured and mostly coward persons without ethics in life and they are not humans but only and only animals can do that

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Nelson, Mangalore/Qatar

Dear Manjunath Pai,Mangalore,Christian are always want Peace in the society but these goons uneducated people do these kind of shameful act to break harmoney in the society.i do not know what will happen if these incidents goes on happen.thier is no proper law and order in the state.god save karnataka

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ASHLEY, MANGALORE

I hope this message gets to the site before we have christians get more impulsive. I really liked what Manjunath Pai wrote and I am still feel proud to say that some of my best friends are hindus. These guys have stood by me more than even my own relatives or at times people from my own community. Rather than accuse, can we think of a constructive approach. Look for like minded hindus who also abhor this kind of violence and bridge a huge divide. if people learn to join hands with others in differnet religions, then religion cannot create a divide and if someone does try it, there are enough inside their own community that could crush this kind of fanaticism

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Roshan, Mangalore

BAMBOO BOOMING, so certainly the rats are out.

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john anthony, mangalore / doha

I fully agree with Manjunath Pai that we should not generalise this incident and pray for the culprits. We get so much carried away in generalisation that we fail to see the game being played by individualistic parties and groups. We shall pray that God give enlightenment to all those around us to see the light of life, and to respect each and everybody's freedoms. Thanks Manjunath.

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Fathima,SHJ, Mangalore

If somebody pelt stones at Mother Maryam(pbuh)nothing will happen to her.she is already d to be first woman to enter paradise.She is indeed a mother with great honour.She has great respect in the sight of almighty and the whole universe.No miscreants can stop her frm goin to heaven.We love you mother.

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manjunath pai, mangalore/dubai

I request my christian brothers and sisters not to generalise this incident. There are still lots of hindu people who revere the other communities. Pray for the culprits as you do always. Amen

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ISMAIL K PERINJE, PERINJE/YANBU-KSA

What is going on Mangalore??? Is it a political plan to welcome new president of Karnataka BJP Ishwarappa?? Simlstaniously Christian and Muslim place of worship are targetted in Mangalore is a matter to worry!It is well planned attack and govt should seriously act and send the sadist/mentally un sound people behind bar.

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Lavin Noronha, Paladka/Bahrain

Alas! Are we seeing the symptoms of dooms day.

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ALEX, MADANTYAR

RECENTLY IN KARNATAK CHURCH...MASJID ONLY ATTACK...WHICH SHOWS CLEAR FLAVOUR OF ESSENCE...

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