#nepalcrisis and Amatuer Politicians

A fellow tweeter sent me this last night as the crisis was unfolding : “We need a decisive war- winner vs loser. The Maoists were behaving as if they won the war and have rights to do whatever.”

From Kandhamal to Khotan

So from Kandhamal to Khotan (secular democracy to atheist communism) we see that religious differences give rise to violence no matter what form the government takes. Is the government just helpless when it comes to religious extremism? Should the blame lie squarely on the institution of religion then? I would say not yet.

A cure for terror: It begins with each of us

To end the violence perpetrated by terrorists, we need to bring about a change within us and in those around us. To paraphrase TNH: Water the positive seeds of hope, brotherhood and compassion within yourself, and then in others.

Hope amidst despair – Anyone?

one’s ability to hope depends on how dismal their life is. For the hundreds of thousands in Nepal who have suffered years of mindless violence, the coming elections are a beacon of hope. They might not have any faith in the politicians, but they have hope that the government that gets elected will finally do the right thing(s). As for many who have lived and experienced the good life in the USA, well, I have a feeling they have stopped hoping for any positives coming out of anything to do with Nepal.

To brothers & sisters

It is not news that those who suffer most from armed conflicts are innocent civilians. However, it is quite the irony that these civilians for the most part outnumber the “armies” of the warring factions put together. Luckily for the rebels and the armies we have the sense to not pick up a gun. How are we going to make them put away their guns and grenades? Maybe someday, someone will find an answer. Till then, I pray for all my brothers and sisters out there in conflict zones around the world.