Posted by: Gesar May 31, 2006
Secularism or Hindu Kingdom?
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Mr Uday Bajracharya wrote : Quoting article: “The mainly Buddhist secularists in Nepal must remember that Buddhism is close to Hinduism, not Islam. Buddha is considered one of Vishnu’s incarnations. Even the Hindu fundamentalists consider Buddhism as part of Hindutva. Buddhists mustn’t join hands with Muslims against the Hindus even if they feel wronged by the Hindus. “ Like to clarify that Hinduism and Buddhism are not the same or even close to each other no matter if Hindus think so or not. Buddhism does not consider Buddha as Vishnu’s incarnation, if not there would not be Buddhism. Just by writing the above in the article Mr Bajracharya has not only insulting Buddhism but also is not actually defending secularism in Nepal!!! Mr Bajracharya should 1st understand the word secular or secularism before making these statements. He does not to see religious violence or division in Nepal, that’s very good but suggest or try to brainwash the readers on which side to take or group up when there is religion violence or one religion has wrong the rest in the past. This is not ethical but also of very bad taste. He is treating the people of Nepal of being stupid, they are Hindus, Buddhist, Muslims, Christians, Kirat, Bonpo and many other religions but they all know and want religious harmony with a far better understanding of what secular state means for the future of Nepal and its people!!!
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