SIKH FUNDAMENTALISM

The Sikh community is found all over the world. The community is famous for its enterprise and creativity. It turns everything to profit. Ludhiana in Punjab is known for garment manufacturing. It makes woolens, shirts and fabrics for export. Leather and sports goods are also made in Punjab. Besides the industrial entrepreneurs, Sikhs are also skilled agriculturists. The credit of the success of Green Revolution in the late sixties and seventies goes to Punjab. The state still remains the...

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HINDU FUNDAMENTALISM

Compared to Islamic fundamentalism, Hindu fundamentalism is new. It appeared during the period of our struggle for independence. Two-nation theory is based on Muslim fundamentalism. It was argued that Hindus and Muslims were religiously two distinct communities and if these communities were separated into two nations, the problem would be solved. But, this did not happen. The Hindus created a new identity. They argued that India belongs to Hindus and the Muslims are outsiders. Muslims should...

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HOW COME HOSANNA TO HANG HIM?

Wasn't the same crowd who is shouting "Hosanna" today, shouted all the more "Hang Him, Hang Him" only a few days later?  Though people at Jerusalem welcomed Jesus and his disciples with grand celebration and shouting Hosanna hosanna, at a closer look, their understating of Jesus was completely fallacious. Therefore, before even the end of the week, they forgot Hoshana and shouted all the more "hang Him in the Cross, hang Him in the Cross". One of the key reasons for such alteration...

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ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM #1

Muslim fundamentalism can be correctly examined when we look from historical, social and cultural perspectives. Though Islam believes in community brotherhood or it is a relational group founding small groups of the country. When they are found in villages, they mix up with the local people and start speaking their dialect. It is the politics, which makes them to take to fundamentalism, which might give some relief. In India, the Muslims have experienced a history which also inspires them to follow the track of fundamentalism, which might give some aid. In India, the Muslims have experienced...

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GIVE & GET FORMULA

Biblical Formula  Luke 6:38.  In doing so, you will see your own needs met by God. "Give, and it shall be given unto you."  This verse reminds most of the people of money, but the principle goes much deeper than money. God implies that we will get much more than we give. This principle applies in every area of life, sometimes more than money;  If we give LOVE........................... we will get LOVE.  If we give HELP............................ we will...

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THE CONCEPT OF FUNDAMENTALISM #1

Anthony Giddens (Sociology, 2001) has defined fundamentalism in sociological perspective: It is belief in returning to the literal meanings of scriptural texts.  Fundamentalism may arise as a response to modernization and insisting on faith-based answers, and defending tradition by using traditional grounds. Fundamentalism, thus, has its roots in traditional, historical prejudices and modernity. It looks at postmodernity with enmity. Postmodernity is against authority of traditions...

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APRIL FOOLING OURSELVES ???

1st of April is celebrated as April Fool's Day across the globe. It's almost like a license for the people for making attempts in fooling whoever they wish. I’ve had a lot of April Fool’s jokes pulled on me, and I must confess that I’ve pulled off a few pretty good ones myself. But one thing I’ve observed that no one likes being called a fool or much less being made to look like a fool. We like to consider of ourselves as savvy, astute, and sharp or the one who is not easily duped. But when...

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