Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Where is the US Council on International Religious Freedom?

November 17

Where is the international response to the arrest of the Kanchi Acharya?

The USCIRF did not stir a little finger. This merely supports the contention that it is not meant for religious freedom per se, but for the advancement of Christian fundamentalism.

The BBC called the Acharya a 'cleric'. Strictly speaking, this is true: a cleric is a member of a religious order. But I have never heard them call the Pope a cleric. It is always 'the pontiff' or 'the pope'. Why? I suggest that we should all call the Pope a 'cleric' from now on.

Rajeev

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

> I suggest that we should all call the Pope a
> 'cleric' from now on.

You do that, Nizhal Yoddha! A brave step indeed! That'll show those Christian b****ds their place.