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Originally posted by jake3d
I have always been amazed by the fact that Christianity arrived in India before Europeans(including Italians/Romans) had converted. Infact, they were burning Christians ton the cross in Rome around the same time.
I recently found some more info on my own heritage. Thought some others may be interested
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Yes. St. Thomas was the first one to arrive here and started conversions. Then Knai Thomman.
Sorry for the Digression !.
Thousand Apologies for the same !.
Some interesting information, which came across first hand during my recent trip to NYC. I had the opportunity of meeting some of my old friends who incidently are also from Kerala and who happen to be Christians.
I was asked to accompany them to a rally organized for the support of the mayorial candidate. This mayor candidate is also being supported by Ralph Guilani who might be a Republican candidate for the US President next time.
The interesting thing which I observed was the group of this \"Right Wing\" Chrisitians of US of A who are pro republicans, who are against abortion, anti gay marriages have been heavily infiltrated by the christian groups from Kerala. They are into funding, organizing and being a leading vocal voice for the mayoral election race.As the caucasian race is no longer taking up for the priesthood, the maximum numbers are turning up from India in particular from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is interesting to note that in many parishes in US of A you'll find priests from these states organizing and maintaining the flock.
My friend who himself is of the same background, mentioned in the near future this group will be able to shape the US politics, and indirectly influence the relationship between India and US of A. It leads to the point that it is no longer IT which is road between USof A and India, it is going to be Christianity/priests who are going to be the link between India and US of A!.
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Posted on: 05-06-06 22:39:12
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Originally posted by shankaracharya
Sorry for the Digression !.
Thousand Apologies for the same !.
Sankaracharya!
I donot think that you have degressed from the topic. OTOH, It is a very useful piece of information that you are sharing with Christians like us.
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It is interesting to note that in many parishes in US of A you'll find priests from these states organizing and maintaining the flock.
When i was in Raleigh, USA a few years back, i found that there was a Tamil chirstian priest for all the Indian christian IT people of Raleigh. They met at a white church after the church service and conducted their own service. I think it is a form of networking
Even in Canada, i find that various sects of people have their own sect people. For eg. the sri lankans have their own Tamil priest from SL, The Keralites have their own priest from Kerala....
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It leads to the point that it is no longer IT which is road between USof A and India, it is going to be Christianity/priests who are going to be the link between India and US of A!.
This is a far fetched statement to me. Based on my expeience ( and my only experience and exposure), i canot agree to this but i wish this happens in the near future.
TK A
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Originally posted by shankaracharya
The interesting thing which I observed was the group of this \"Right Wing\" Chrisitians of US of A who are pro republicans, who are against abortion, anti gay marriages have been heavily infiltrated by the christian groups from Kerala.
Really? Wow I thought ALL Keralites are liberal leftists. I read somewhere that Kerala is not as conservative as the 'most' conservative state in India.
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Originally posted by shankaracharya
in the near future this group will be able to shape the US politics,
Religion influencing a country's policy?
Thank God, I am in Canada, far from those debates about intellgent designs, abortions and gay marriages. Good thing that religion does not have a major influence on Canadian politics.
Meghal
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Thank God, I am in Canada, far from those debates about intellgent designs, abortions and gay marriages. Good thing that religion does not have a major influence on Canadian politics.
Meghal
Not if Harper has his way, isnt he gearing up for a poll on gay marriage(in keeping with his election promise)? In the past a lot of CD's have agreed, unlike me, with the anti-gay marriage stand of the conservatives.
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Originally posted by jake3d
Not if Harper has his way, isnt he gearing up for a poll on gay marriage(in keeping with his election promise)? In the past a lot of CD's have agreed, unlike me, with the anti-gay marriage stand of the conservatives.
Yes. I left my statement unfinished, as I knew that mentioning Stephen Harper will almost nullify my statement.
But still, I believe the fundamentalist groups in Canada do not meddle much with politics, unlike in US
Meghal
