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Tag: "Sai Baba"

Shree Jagannath Temple Puri: Discrimination is part of the Tradition

Steven Galaro who is a British national was caught and handed over to the police by “Sevakas” of the Jagannath Temple located in Puri (Orissa).  These Sevakas perform ritual services to Lord Jagannath and many of the other deities inside the temple.  The Sevakas enjoy hereditary rights to serve in the temple and tradition also [...]

Priest Accused of Sexual Assault Serving in India

Rev. Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul is currently working at the Catholic diocese in Ooty (Tamil Nadu).  Reports are now indicating that he is a wanted criminal who is accused of sexually assaulting a 14 year old female parishioner at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Greenbush, Minnesota (USA) in 2004. The reverend has indicated that he has [...]

Pope to Hold Midnight Mass at 10 PM

The night before Christmas mass will now be held at 10 PM instead of midnight.  This was announced by the Vatican on Monday.  This will allow the Pope a good rest before he delivers the traditional “Urbi et Orbi” message at noon on Christmas Day.  Urbi et Orbi, which means “to the city of Rome [...]

In Defense of Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods released a statement in his web site apologizing for his transgressions and past behavior.  He wrote that “I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart.  I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves.  I am not without faults and [...]

Why This Focus on Scientology?

Very few in India have heard of the Church of Scientology.  Scientology is a religion created by L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986).  Scientology is legally recognized as a tax-exempt religion in the United States and few other countries.  The Church of Scientology claims that there are over 10 million people all over the world who follow [...]

India Should Not Arrest the Avatar of Sai Baba

Press Trusted of India is reporting that Madhushila Sahu and 14 members of her family where arrested in Chhattisgarh village.  According to the local Superintendent of police they were charged with “spreading superstition and hurting the religious sentiments of the people”.  The villages started worshiping her as they considered her to be the reincarnation of [...]