Recently, in a meeting, a feminist I greatly admire spoke out against the commoditisation of women. I presume she referred to the depiction of women as sexual objects. Now- theoretically, that would include hoardings and ads that show beautiful women, including the ones subtly or less subtly revealing what are known as curves. It would […]
Category: Rational ruminations
Being God’s Lawyer
God and Religion can provide meaning, purpose and solace. Active participants have a community with which they have a sense of belonging. Striving together for a cause is one of the most potent reasons for living well. Then there are evidences from some other practices derived from religion. Prayer, group chanting and praising of God, […]
I ask God a thorny question
Recently many insisted that it is the nature and philosophy of certain religions that makes the adherents resort to violence. I asked God about that in our latest meeting. Transcript: If you are interested- Me: But isn’t true that religions are very different from each other regarding their virulence and capacity to generate hatred towards others? […]
A tolerant India –of Blacks, Whites and Browns
Mr. Vijay Tarun wondered aloud, why when we have South Indians, you know, blacks- with us, how can we be racist? Some were angered and exasperated. I was only amused. Greatly amused. For one thing, he was not malicious at all. He was actually trying to put forward a genuine point of view. It is […]
Why the Extremists are wrong
“It is spineless not to have strong views. And one should stick with them” A friend told me, half accusingly. “Is it? May be you are right. May be one should take a non-negotiable stand on certain issues. But we may need to keep thinking, looking at possibilities and eye the middle ground when possible.” […]