Da Vanci code movie banned in India... but does the americans have no sentiment for religion ?
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This is the most important part of Da vanci code:\n\nwhen the santatic verses were published there was a price on the head of the author.\n\nwhen the Hindu goddess was painted nude...there were big protest in India.\n\nbut when christian believers are put down...every one say it should be taken as a art, book, fiction, movie etc and many wants to talk freedom of speech, its over the limit...and American are so foolish to talk like this..\n\nits so funny...
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I will indeed support Aamir Khan, Fanaa & NBA.\n\nI protest against the assassination of democratic rights. Every person has an opinion to express freely and this is what Indian Constitution say\nFANAA does not convey any religious or personal controversy with its novel theme. Besides it's not an A (adult) rated film. It's a U (universal) rated film. \n\nOnly a political party is protesting against FANAA because it has Aamir Khan who protested against them to save the lives of millions of people. Aamir is right. The future is in our hands.
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OK. the first word came into my mind is "crowd". people falling from the trains.And i know there are a lot of poor people. But also you have great computer engineers. After these i have respect to the Hinduism. In the high-school i read Siddhartha from Hermann Hesse. And i know Ananda Coomaraswamy. Read some of his writings. I know something about Kali-Yuga etc... And very beautiful mandalas.But i hate Bollywood. -: ) I think that you are lucky because india has a great tradition. And i'm a muslim. I know a tariqa in India named Chistiyya. I think there's  tomb there. And i can say some of your cities: new delhi-bombay etc. it's enough i think.
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I haven't seen it, but I think people should cool it. Its not like NBC is saying "Watch the show and thy will be converted to Satanism." It has nothing to do with religion. That is just a basais for the show. The main character is still a man of faith, and he believes in his faith, so you can't say he is a "BAD MAN."
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Yes.\nIt was nice, something different and very refreshing too. It's good to know that religions are not only tolerated in America, they're not hated or completely discriminated against.\nAlthough I did think some of the Muslims featured there seemed a bit shallow, I do also think that a few of them are very bitter.\nHowever, it's a nice documentary about turning Muslim in a predominantly Christian state. I do note that even though it's predominantly Christian, they do not impose harsh restrictions, rules or positive state sanctioned discrimination like how many Muslim countries impose on other religions. \nThat is a good thing to learn from.\n\nJenova\n(d.yuffie@gmail.com)
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it isn't justified. have Christians lost faith in their religion. the movie is just another work of fiction. and if it has not an ounce of truth ( as the Christians claim) then it cannot possibly shake the foundations of  a religion established so many years before.. otherwise one is left with no option but to think that the movie shows a certain amount of reality and is bringing to light hidden facts..
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Very good question. I expect to be bashed for it but here it goes anyway.\n\nThere is no plan, no idea, no twinkling idea in our eyes of taking God, Jesus, Vishnu, Buddha, or anything else away from anyone. We only want the government to be neutral towards any religious views. Most of us are religious, and we respect and honor anyone's point of view.\n\nWe have no plan to remove churches, stop anyone from praying, remove bibles, religious displays, etc... on private property. We do object to overt religious displays that only show one religious point of view - on government property.\n\nMany of us are afraid that our personal religious convictions will be swamped in a government that promotes one religion over another, which is why the founders made the wall of separation between church and state. \n\nNow wait. Before you jump to conclusions about this, please consider the reasons the founders did this. At the time it was written, the constitution was designed to prevent the religious wars that had destroyed Europe several times over, because each nation had it's own official religion, and people get very passionate about their religious views, sometimes to the point of craziness. Witness the terrorists today. \n\nThe founders were close to England, some were born there, and most went to school there. The Church of England was the official religion and most of them didn't want the same kind of oppression the English practiced against non-members. It just made sense to them to create a government that wouldn't have those kinds of problems. \n\nSo to tie it all together, we don't hate or dislike any religion. We just want to practice ours, and you practice yours without having to have any problems with each other. It really is no more than that.\n\nThanks for the great question, please don't hesitate to post more like this. We want to clear this up as much as you do.\n\nAdd: I went back and read your question again. Honestly, there is no locomotive. Please don't take it that way. If you feel threatened by us I apologize. We are all americans, and if you've read my posts here you know I feel very strongly about our great country and what it stands for. Freedom. That we share equally, and I want to make sure we agree on that first. We disagree about Iraq, we disagree about how to fight the terrorists. None of us want to see any more american lives lost to them. We just disagree about how to do it. I hope you understand we would fight together with you if anyone came here to destroy or hurt us.\n\nAdd2: We share exactly the same fear. Neither of us want our faiths, or our right to freely practice them disturbed in any way. We both wholeheartedly believe the real danger could come from the government. That is why I hope we agree it should not be in government at all. I think the balance is delicate between the government staying out, but at the same time not disturbing our right to freely practice our faiths. The line is a grey area, and we may occasionally clash over where it is exactly. I sincerely believe it is in both of our best interests to respect that grey area and tread lightly. Agreed?
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Ditto above.  No love between muslims and hindus.  They probably dont want escallation.
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I believe that the DaVinci Code was a good book and nothing else.  What I think is really interesting is the fact that the church feels it needs to defend itself from this work of fiction.  Is the church so short of faith in its own institution that it believes a Tom Hanks movie can shake its very foundation.\n\nEvery religion is built on lies as a means to control the masses.  It is the most primitive, and resilient, form of government.  I wish the book had proven to be true, but I guess I'll just have to wait for the next scandal to get further entertainment.\n\nPray for the Revolution!
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i think that india is a truly seular country.  \n\nsee you talk about special priviliges being given to christians and muslims.  ok i agree that uniform civil code must be there. but why do people keep harping about the fact that special priviliges are being given to only the minority communities.\n\nwhereas hindus also enjoy some very special financial priviliges.  i dont know if u are aware about the hindu undivided family act wherein hindu families get lots of tax concessions.\n\nmoreover in a plural society u gotta give special treatment to people who r in minority so that they feel safe.\n\neven the americans do it with the afro-americans so whats wrong...
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The fact that the Church is forbidding people to see it must guarantee some box office for the movie!  So many people read the book too and I'd go see it just for the locations where it shot.\n\nBTW, what part of "fiction" do these protesters against the movie and religous types NOT understand?  Why are they getting their knickers in a twist over a freakin' STORY?  Cracks me up.
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<chuckle>\n\nWith as much politics as there already is on YA!, I'd hesitate to form a church here too.\n\nSo far, it's been either Christian of Muslim bashing.  Some one's been trying to stir it up for the Hindus. Atheist have been attacking Christianity, but I don't think they are Atheists.  These ones only attack Christianity.  Which leads me to believe that they are anti-christian.  And, of course, you have Christianity and Islam ramming verse down every one's throat.  Mean while, Wicca, Buddha, Scientology are looking at us like brawling children.  \n\nI'm sure there's a ton of other faiths out there I didn't mention.  I meant no disrespect, I'm just ignorant.\n\nNo, I don't think humanity is ready for an E-faith.  Maybe if we called it the " Force " or something non-descript like that, it might work.  But imagine the hell we'd go through just establishing the doctrine :)\n\nBest wishes.
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You must have seen that program on the News the other night. Man it was something else.  I am dating a man from india i met on a dating site.  Yes their are many and i mean many women in india who are used for sex.  their are many american women over there who are married to india men.. the young children are put in their houses for pleasher this is true. as for the number we will never know this for sure.\n\nWhat i can say is this. When a man is not given a women at birth.. he loses out... when he trys to find a women from his cultral they do not want him do to family, prestrige, and money. so he uses these women an houses for pleashers.  even the men who are married.. here is the reason why?\n\nIndia women are tought to lay on their backs with legs open they are not allowed to make any at all noises. their eyes are closed.  A man is not allowed to look at a women privits or they say a child will become blinded at birth. all the seamon is the womens property. so a man may not do the hand thing. only with wifes permission..  \n\nthe men run to privit houses for comfort for expression of sexual desires. they go to movies and watch pron..\n\nthe women are to be cold and have no feelings.. \n\nso their are many prostutions in india becouse of this out let.. and now they do not have to get married they can stay single and live with each other..  the world is changing.
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Yes, I think it's a big deal, and I am NOT offended to find those words on our coins.  It is one of the very few places that God is still honored in our country.  Should we invalidate the Declaration of Independence, or the Bill of Rights, because they make reference to God?  No!  This country was founded in Christianity, and although I do firmly believe in freedom from religious persecution, I think we've gone way too far on the other side... it is now the Christians who are persecuted, our prayers are not allowed, the very basic principals that this country was founded on are litigated, and all by people claiming to be offended by it... well, you know what?  In many other countries, being the "wrong" religion can get you jailed and executed.  We allow you the God-given right to disagree, but what right do you have to change  who we are?!?!  This country was founded on Christian principals, and you have the right to live here and not be a Christian (although I pray for those lost souls), but that does not mean that you have the right to interfere with my rights, either.  Keep God in all that we do, to honor our forefathers, and honor our FATHER.
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No, americans do not disrespect India.  Americans boo Khali cause that is what the story line says to do. If Khali was "face" or good guy in the story and came out and beat up JBL or Mark Henry, then he would be cheered. Give him time he will be a WWE regular, He is huge and has some skills and if he can keep from getting hurt he will have a long career, I cant wait to see Big Show vs. Khali.  Now that would be a match.
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*Chuckling for Judaism is not one of 3 main religions* That would be Hinduism. In size (If one cheats a lil and lumps all of the christian sects together. (Something I disagree with as one sect dun even agree with other sects, so hard to see how they claim to be one unified religion.)) it goes Christianity, Islam, Hinduism.\nJudaism is less than 1% of the world population...\n\nDo I see bias here? That goes without saying, far too much sadly. And I do hope Yahoo puts an end (instead of caving in to fanatics) to it as freedom of religion is #1 on the Bill of Rights.\nThe Bill of Rights\nThe First Amendment guarantees the freedom of worship, of speech, of the press, of assembly, and of petition to the government for redress of grievances.\nFor more http://education.yahoo.com/reference/encyclopedia/entry/Constituus\n\nBut I'm used to the bias having been raised jewish, I've had to deal with religious intolerance all my life. That has not been any different here. In fact, it seems far worse.\n\nBut there is good news, I found this during my many searches on the topic of religion.\nChristians and Pagans agree that the Wiccan community is growing at an exceptional rate, and is projected to be the Third Largest religion in America by 2012.\nhttp://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/4/emw231351.htm\n\nSo they are just gonna have to learn to get along with others...
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it is a foolish comparison. iam an indian and proud of my heritage and uniqueness. but not all of that  heritage are so praisworthy. same goes for western culture. \n\ni dislike that western culture in the name of relegion had spread so much violence. burn those on stakes .we are proud that we are most tolerant people on earth\n but what about sati system. funny thing is that it got social sanction even when no relegious base . just because many wanted to show off that their daughter or D-in-law was soooooo faithfull or in some cases so that they would not have to give her, her property as inherited from her husband.\n\nit will be as foolish as to compre apple and orange.