I must confess, other than having heard about a reviled sect called Ahmadiyyas, I knew nothing about them until the massacre. Now I know the situation is intensely complex, and even this sect has schisms. I still can't say I know much about them, nor that I intend to be knowledgeable about each and every wrinkle of each and every community/society in the world.
However, I think it is revealing that of your blogposts, a majority of comments have come from outside Pakistan, that this pattern seems to be repeated in other blogs and in the comments section of newspapers, and that, even from outside Pakistan, a majority of commenters (like me) are not even Muslim. The writers of the posts are, however, which is even sadder, that few are willing to risk following their (your) courageous lead.
This is how we treat religious minorities in South Asia, especially in India and Pakistan.
ReplyDeleteI must confess, other than having heard about a reviled sect called Ahmadiyyas, I knew nothing about them until the massacre. Now I know the situation is intensely complex, and even this sect has schisms. I still can't say I know much about them, nor that I intend to be knowledgeable about each and every wrinkle of each and every community/society in the world.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I think it is revealing that of your blogposts, a majority of comments have come from outside Pakistan, that this pattern seems to be repeated in other blogs and in the comments section of newspapers, and that, even from outside Pakistan, a majority of commenters (like me) are not even Muslim. The writers of the posts are, however, which is even sadder, that few are willing to risk following their (your) courageous lead.
Don't ever give up!
i wish i can get this published in my newspaper, for that matter, anywhere mainstream in Pakistan.
ReplyDeleteVoltaire: "I disagree strongly with what you say but I will defend to death your right to say it."
ReplyDeleteRandom Pakistani: "I disagree strongly with what you say and therefore it's my right to impose a death penalty."
Are you okay? No posts for a long time.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, enjoy this nice documentary on Kumar Gandharva & Kabir by Shabnam Virmani. http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/2833#videoDetail
It is about 90 mins long.