Monthly Archive: July 2016
Dallas R eminder
Editorial in Indian Express, July 12, 2016 Protests in the US underline that the nation has not fully confronted its demons. (Note: “White House” has been and will continue for many more years, the paradoxical, provocative symbol of America....
India must walk the talk in its outreach to the continent
Modi tour 4 nations in Africa: TOI Editorial, July 8, 2016 (Note: For two things Modiji has to be complimented: 1. The frequency with which he makes foreign tours, 2. Visiting more than one country in one tour following...
Is Pope Francis alone on apologizing to gays?
Apologize to Gays? By David Gibson in NCR, Jun. 30, 2016 Pope Francis celebrates Mass during the Feast of Corpus Christi (Body of Christ) at St. Giovanni in Laterano Basilica, in Rome, on May 26, 2016. (Reuters/Alessandro Bianchi) (Note: This is a...
Francis appoints female to Academy of Social Sciences
Her name is Ana Marta González and she is a lecturer of moral Philosophy in Spain. More and more women in Vatican offices are being selected for important positions By VATICAN INSIDER STAFF, 9/7/16/ Researcher Ana Marta González Pope Francis...
Understanding the controversy surrounding Zakir Naik
Zakir Naik of Peace TV – In the Hindu, July 9, 2016 16 Who is Zakir Naik? Why is he in the news? The Hindu,File photo: V. Sreenivasa Murthy (Note:The preacher Zakir...
LUCKNOW TEACHER DEVELOPS MORE THAN 100 FREE EDUCATIONAL APPS!
This is a very interesting report on the innovative skills of one of India's top educators who believes in straining every nerve to make education more interesting and affordable thorough use of modern apps. Matters India deserves kudos for bringing...
Sexual, feminine, global revolution interview
German sociologist Gabriele Kuby discusses conversion, the global sexual revolution, freedom, family, and faith By Alvino-Mario Fantini in Catholic World Report (Note: This piece was forwarded by our friend Bernard in NY, as he found it a “Must Read”.After reading ...
7 of 19 new Cabinet ministers in Modi govt have criminal charges against them
On 5th July India's Prime Minister Narenda Modi expanded his cabinet by inducting 19 new ministers. Thus it is one of the biggest cabinets in recent years. Critics pointed out that Modiji was backtracking on a promise of lean government. ...
MINISTER SPEAKS ABOUT CHURCH’S REFUSAL OF GOD,
Methodists oppose LGBT, WHY? ……….. BUT NOT GOD: A METHODIST TO OPEN ITS DOORS TO LGBT BY JOEL PITNEY in rfeligion dispatches, JULY 7, 2016 In th pic: Debbie Pitney, right, at her ordination in 1975. (Note: Old habits die hard. It...
Crusade to rehabilitate LGBTs Yes, they’re gay. And pious too!
Joeanna Rebello, IN Times of India, Jul 3, 2016 (Note: The Roman Catholic Church was in the forefront to launch and conduct several self-defeating crusades to establish dominion over geographical areas. This time the crusade is for capturing theological and...
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Cupich to Congregation for Bishops
Chicago Archbishop gets key role Tom Roberts in National Catholic Reporter, Jul. 7, 2016 Chicago Archbishop Blase J. Cupich gives the homily during Mass June 30 at the Association of U.S. Priests gathering in Chicago. (CNS/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World) (Note: Archbishop...
Cosmetic cabinet change?
Biggest NDA Cabinet reshuffle gives precedence to politics over performance Times of India Editorial, July 6, 2016 (Note: Times of India (TOI) gives two editorials on cabinet reshuffle: one before reshuffle giving advise and one on 6th evaluating the reshuffle made.) How does the...
Demand for uniform civil code is gathering momentum
In the backdrop of Monday 4th July 2016 Supreme Court of India judgement that marriage annulment granted by Ecclesiastical Tribunals (church courts) has no legal sanctity, there is an increasing demand for Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Even Cardinal Allencherry has...
Smriti-mukt HRD’s future is now Prakash Javadekar
Smriti-mukt HRD's future is now Prakash Javadekar By Cithara paul, in New Indian Express,06th July 2016 (Note: Smriti Irani was always in the limelight because of her looks and her tit-for-tat talks. Now she is in the news for...
CHURCH MARRIAGE ANNULMENT INVALID: SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
(Note: Of course this verdict from the Supreme Court of India will be opposed tooth-and-nail by the Catholic Church. Will it oppose? It is the BIG question. It can also be considered as a blessing in disguise: that is,...
Ratzinger: I managed to break up the “gay lobby” in the Vatican
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI even after retirement to a life of prayer and meditation, is still making international headlines. It is the first time in Papal History that two popes – one present and the other erstwhile – are...
Tackling IS requires modern tools and a multi-dimensional approach
New age terror: Tackling IS requires modern tools and a multidimensional approach July 5, 2016, Times of India editorial.1 (Note: This is a commentary on 3 successive editorials (2nd, 4th & 5th July) from Times of India highlighting...
Islamic State poses Clear and present danger
By The New Indian Express, 02nd July 2016 (Note: Yes, if ISIS took root in Iraq and Syria, who was finally responsible for it? To me it was George Bush chasing a desert mirage called “Weapons of Mass distruction” of...
Jihad: who distorted it? Time for Renaissance of islam
By Ram Jethmalani, in New Indian Express,02nd July 2016 (Note: It is always a treat both to listen to or read Ram Jethmalani, the erudite lawyer and veteran politician. So I never miss reading him. Here I am tempted to...
