This is a good article, especially because of this observation:
The sacred symbolises that which is inviolable, non-negotiable, and so central to our identity that, when it is injured in any way, it seems to vitiate the deepest self. For the Muslim protesters, the figure of the prophet is sacred in this way; for the supporters of the cartoons, free speech is the sacred value.
6 comments:
The whole issue is so sad. Theres no real way to decide who was right or wrong.
organised religion should be banned. it is high time we realised what is truly sacred to each of us personally.
What kria says is very true!! Religion should not be forced. It is not for us to decide, what is right, and what is wrong. It is absolutely a personal issue.
Interesting...
But The Hindu always sits on the fence, imo.
good thing about sitting on the fence is that you can see what's on either side.
Dear Saturn:
Thanks for passing this along and I've passed a little piece about it along on my blog, if you don't mind. I've linked it to you but just let me know if you object. I search the blog-world-over to find voices that resound such as the voice I heard today, here.
Thank you and Sincerely,
FrenchIndian
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