1. The editorial "Stop the violence against Christians" (Oct.4) was strongly-worded and timely. We salute The Hindu for its non-partisan, positive outlook and its strong voice that is heard by all sections of people, including those who rule the nation.
The attacks on Christians in Orissa and the vandalism and violence caused by communal elements are against the principle of Sanatana Dharma. Such acts militate against the noble concept of ekam sat vipra bahudha vadanti (Truth is one; sages call it by various names). - Ko.Shafee Ahmed, Chennai.
2. In 1947, there live a Hindu sage in the person of Mahatma Gandhi, who told his fellow countrymen not to kill one another in the name of religion. He was ready to starve himself to death to stop them from indulging in madness in the name of religion.
Are there no more sages left in India to tell the cowards in Orissa to stop raping nuns and burning to death helpless people because they belong to a different religion? - Kurian Alex, Kottayam.
3. The fact that in several instances the police watched the atrocities in silence and refused to register cases is shocking. The incidents in Orissa seem to be a replay of what happened in Gujarat in 2002. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had to face an embarrassing situation abroad thanks to religious terrorism perpetrated against the minorities by a few unscrupulous elements belonging to the majority community. - M.Haneef, Kottayam.
4. The Prime Minister seems to have realised that something is terribly wrong in Orissa only after visiting France. Every secular citizen is not only embarrassed but also angry at what is going on in Orissa. The turmoil created by saffron forces in the State is a national shame.
It is time we realised that there is no place for fundamentalist organisations such as the VHP and the Bajrang Dal in a secular country. There is enough ground to ban these groups. - Dhananjay Tripathi, New Delhi.
5. Hinduism is known for tolerance. Its fair name is being tarnished by a few. I urge the leaders of the Christian and Hindu faiths to sit across the table and resolve the issues. - Subramanyam Sridharan, Chennai.
Courtesy: The Hindu, Madurai, Oct.6, 2008 ("Letters to the Editor").
Grateful thanks to The Hindu.
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