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Am I the only (idiot) Indian who has not really understood this business of “Hate Speech”?
If anybody in India is scared of religious influence in society, it is unfounded. We should be more scared of criminality and political exploitation in the name of religion. Should the people be influenced by a handful of politicians propagating “hate speech”, when we really do not know what is religious hate speech. Well, please tell me whether preaching a religion over other religions is hate speech? Well? I don’t want an answer. Definitely calling for violence on any grounds, with or without hate, is a criminal offence punishable under the law and not a hate speech.
Am I wrong to say that this business of hate speech is at best a misplaced phrase invented by vested interests?
What is required in India is that each religion accept the other religions on as is where is basis. ( Foster a thinking that “Your GOD is as good as my GOD”) . A status of accommodative pluralism. This will happen with proper messaging by the media, leaders of every denomination, “intellectuals” and “activists.” I will request the politicians, media, activists”, all of who I definitely respect and are essential for Nation building, to be more honest and constructive in guiding the society on the correct path.
Am I the only (idiot) Indian who has not really understood this business of “Hate Speech”?
If anybody in India is scared of religious influence in society, it is unfounded. We should be more scared of criminality and political exploitation in the name of religion. Should the people be influenced by a handful of politicians propagating “hate speech”, when we really do not know what is religious hate speech. Well, please tell me whether preaching a religion over other religions is hate speech? Well? I don’t want an answer. Definitely calling for violence on any grounds, with or without hate, is a criminal offence punishable under the law and not a hate speech.
Am I wrong to say that this business of hate speech is at best a misplaced phrase invented by vested interests?
What is required in India is that each religion accept the other religions on as is where is basis. ( Foster a thinking that “Your GOD is as good as my GOD”) . A status of accommodative pluralism. This will happen with proper messaging by the media, leaders of every denomination, “intellectuals” and “activists.” I will request the politicians, media, activists”, all of who I definitely respect and are essential for Nation building, to be more honest and constructive in guiding the society on the correct path.