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The Hindu
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Actor Vinayakan's social media post draws criticism
Social media posts by actor Vinayakan have drawn sharp criticism from certain sections of society. Mr. Vinayakan had criticised filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan the other day for his statement made at the recently held film conclave organised by the State government. He had also dragged singer Yesudas into the controversy using an expletive-laden social media post. Muhammad Shiyas, Ernakulam District Congress Committee (DCC) president, on Friday (August 8, 2025) termed him a public nuisance and sought government intervention to rein in the actor. The government shall either provide him with the required medical treatment or initiate legal action for the social menace caused by him. The protection given to the actor, who is known for his unruly and uncivilised behaviour, often under the influence of intoxicants, would send a wrong signal to society, he said. Mr. Shiyas said people will be forced to handle the actor on the streets if he fails to mend his ways. Playback singer G. Venugopal joined the issue on the day with a social media post criticising the actor for his below-the-belt criticism of Mr. Yesudas. Terming Mr. Yesudas as a revolutionary in the field of music, Mr. Venugopal said the legendary singer, who belonged to the Latin Catholic community, created history in the world of music, where Brahmanism once ruled the roost. The singer who devoted his life to music and engaged himself in reinventing and refining the music was showered with abuse under the cover of political correctness. One should treat Mr. Yesudas as a singer and not as a social reformer, referring to some of the controversial statements of the singer, Mr. Venugopal said. Meanwhile, Mr. Vinayakan took to social media once again on Friday with an abusive post on a woman media person. The actor's social media post following the death of veteran communist leader V.S. Achuthanandan and Congress leader Oommen Chandy had invited criticism.
L'Orient-Le Jour
17-07-2025
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Strike on church leaves several injured, says Latin Patriarchate
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said a strike on the only Latin Catholic church in the Gaza Strip left several people injured on Thursday, including the parish priest, and caused damage to the building. "The Church of the Holy Family in Gaza was struck by a raid this morning. Several people were injured, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli. No deaths have been confirmed at this time," the Latin Patriarchate said in a statement. The Israeli army, contacted by AFP, said it was verifying the information.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Latin body to declare political stance ahead of polls
Kochi: The 45th general assembly of the Kerala Region Latin Catholic Council (KRLCC) passed a resolution stating that the Latin Catholic body would adopt a clear political stance ahead of the upcoming local body and assembly elections. The resolution was passed in the meeting held at Edakochi Alpha Pastoral Centre from July 11 to 13. The resolution said that a recent shipwreck off the coast of Kerala has caused a severe environmental crisis. It is crucial to ensure adequate compensation for the fishing community and coastal residents through necessary legal actions. The meeting also called for a complete halt to sand mining that affects the sea and coast. It said that politicization of university education in Kerala is putting the higher education sector in deep crisis. The current issues stem from problems unrelated to the education sector. With the chancellor, vice chancellor, minister and student organizations engaging in public theatrics, the future of students is becoming uncertain. The govt must intervene immediately in this matter, it urged. The meeting also condemned the govt's attempts to infringe upon the rights of religious minorities to run educational institutions.
Miami Herald
10-07-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
A rabbi and reverend keep the faith, even in retirement. They host senior meetups
A rabbi and a reverend walk into a South Florida retirement home and begin talking about topics long forbidden from most family dinner tables: God, religion and politics. Yes, it sounds like an age-old joke setup but it's actually the premise for a new conversation series held at a South Florida retirement community, Vi at Aventura, led by residents Minister Priscilla Felisky Whitehead and Rabbi Ralph Kingsley. Both have deep roots in South Florida's faith community, and they happen to be longtime friends. 'The whole point of this was to demonstrate that people who call themselves religious, albeit in totally different ways, can come out in the same place and have a sense of commonality between us,' said Kingsley, who served as the rabbi of Temple Sinai in North Dade for 31 years. The two faith leaders organized the meetup — the first launched last month — to start a dialogue among residents about the role religion plays in life, offering their perspectives from a Christian and Jewish point of view. Whitehead, who served over two decades at The Church by the Sea in Bal Harbour, emphasized that the leaders are 'seeking connection but not confrontation.' 'We're not here to persuade or to convince others of our positions necessarily,' she said. 'We're here to listen generously.' In an intimate setting, about 20 residents circled up — some came as a couple — and discussed some of life's tough questions. Such as: What does it mean to be 'religious?' Why do some religions embrace inclusiveness while others believe to be the one true faith? Where is God during recent tragedies like the devastating flood in Texas and the war in Iran. The topics were heavy, philosophical, but Kingsley and Whitehead kept things light — joking with each other about their tendency to disagree — 'We've been doing that for 36 years,' Whitehead said — despite their shared love for interfaith dialogue. Kingsley said in his experience as a rabbi, people tend to define religiosity in different ways. 'I've had people come and say, 'I'm not religious, Rabbi,' And yet these are people who will come to synagogue on a fairly regular basis and live a very decent and good life,' he said. The rabbi would tell his congregants that it's okay to be religious in their own way and even to believe in God in their own way. 'For me the question is not who is God or what is God, but rather the question that Micah asks, What does God require of you?' The 'business of God' Passing the microphone around the room, residents began chiming in. Peter Fuchs, said he grew up Catholic, but was 'persecuted as a Jew,' due to the fact that he had a Jewish mother. He remembers sitting through Latin Catholic masses at school. Today he said he believes in God, but rejected most of the Catholic dogma and traditions that didn't resonate with him. 'Once I got out of there, I couldn't wait to get rid of it. It just bothered me, the guilt, the discomfort of sitting on my knees on benches,' he said. 'The only thing I liked about it was the music. I don't know why I am that way.' 'It's your Jewish mother,' Kingsely joked. 'I've struggled with this business of God for a long time,' Fuchs continued. 'To me, God begins where our understanding of this world ends. There are a lot of things we simply cannot comprehend … So God fills that void where we have to go when we don't understand things. God is basically a part of us.' Whitehead, who has lead interfaith conversations for years during her involvement with the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews, (now called Mosaic Miami), said many older people who are facing the 'twilight' stage of their lives begin grappling with questions of faith in new ways. 'Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, that's where God is. That captures it for me, because it builds on a Christian understanding of God's desire to be in a relationship with us.' Another resident, Barry Glassman, a psychiatrist, said his understanding of religion takes on a more psychological explanation. He explored the function of religion: 'There are so many different religions in the world, so the question is what need does that serve? Not which is the right one.' He said that humans often seek a higher power due to our need to 'recapture the idealized parental image.' He explained that people seek a protector, a saviour, or 'some power, some help in the universe to make us feel comfortable.' Veronica Fuchs spoke about a traumatic experience she had with her son and the Catholic church. After her son passed away, she went to therapy seeking help and answers. 'I told her everything that had happened to our son by a priest and this and that, and she said, So what are you going to do about it? I said, I don't know. I'm very angry. I'm very angry, and now that our son is gone, I'm even angrier, because it never got settled,' she said. The therapist suggested, 'How about you forgive them.' The conversation at times turned political and topical. Some residents pointed out that many global conflicts have revolved around religion in one way or another. Arnie Drill raised a similar point, questioning how religions can overcome the idea that there is one true belief system. 'Do we reach a point .. where it gets to the extreme point that it now becomes a negative in our society?' he asked. Kingsley said this is the million dollar question about religion. 'If we get to a point where our commitment to our own way of life is so encompassing that it shuts out any other way of life. I think that becomes an abuse of religion,' he said. His view is that 'there is room for other ways of thinking.' Gwen Rianhard had a more positive take. She said that religions were meant to help humans live in harmony with one another. 'There is a God who created us in the purpose of us being together in love,' she said. 'Something that I find here that's very beautiful, is that we all are here together to spend the rest of our days, and that is so incredible … I love that we're doing this together.' This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners. The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Police file case over alleged obstruction during Chellanam protest march
Kochi: Thoppumpady police on Saturday registered a case against 10 individuals, including clergy members and community representatives of Kerala Latin Catholic Association (KLCA), in connection with a protest march organized by residents of coastal areas from Chellanam to Fort Kochi. The protest, led by Latin catholic priests, was part of a long-standing agitation demanding comprehensive sea wall protection for the vulnerable coastline. According to police, the case was filed for alleged obstruction of public movement and violation of traffic regulations during the protest. The accused, with the general intent of obstructing public transportation and movement, gathered under the leadership of CARE Chellanam - Kochi and Kerala Region Latin Catholic activists to protest the failure to install tetrapods. Around 5,000 people, led by the accused, unlawfully assembled and conducted a procession from Thoppumpady Parippu Junction to near BOT bridge, stated the FIR. However, the move sparked sharp criticism from KLCA. In a strongly worded statement, KLCA state committee termed it "false case" against peaceful protesters. They alleged that the police action was an attempt to intimidate the movement and its leaders by branding them as accused. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo KLCA office-bearers claimed that the protest march was spontaneous, with a large number of coastal residents joining to express solidarity. They argued that the charges are baseless and demanded immediate withdrawal of the case and an apology from those responsible for the action. The community leaders reiterated that real focus should be on resolving the issue of inadequate coastal protection, not on suppressing citizen-led demonstrations.
