This LS Election 2014 is an eye-opener -Soter

(People's Edit published in Herald, 12th April 2014)
This election is an eye-opener

 

Soter D’Souza

 

This Lok Sabha Election of 2014 has been an eye-opener in understanding the extent of social and political disorientation that has overtaken some sections within the catholic community of Goa. While each one's personal choice to support a political party must get respected, the connivance of some Catholics with certain political forces to distort facts and misinform the public about the role of the Church in politics is a matter of serious concern. 

There appears to be a desperate attempt being made by some Catholics to blur the Laximan-Rekha between Satan and Saint, Communalism and Secularism, Good and Evil. The public is being systematically distracted by hyping the issue of corruption and playing down the existence of communalism which is prevalent in Goa. 

Creating awareness about communalism is labelled as fear mongering while warning of a nuke threat from a foreign country or terrorism to garner votes gets cheered as patriotism. One political leader meeting Bishops in Kerala becomes a sign for inclusiveness but another political leader meeting an Imaam in Delhi gets termed as polarisation. 

It is also evident that some political forces are attempting to prove that the Church has lost its relevance in Goa's socio-political scenario. The Church definitely needs to become aware of political agents that have infiltrated its rank and file and are busy scattering the flock.

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