Daijiworld Media Network - Sullia (SP)

Sullia, Jul 14: It is reported that the authorities of a temple near Jayanagar here objected to a Christian youth playing with Hindu boys in the temple playground. The authorities also reportedly advised the Christian boy to play in the church premises. The man representing the temple, identified as Praveen, forced him to leave, it is reported. He also questioned Hindus why they are playing with people following other religions.

The Hindu boys however, supported the Christian boy, duly questioning why religious matters are being brought in the matter of playing.

The incident has drawn strong reactions in the social media. Many questioned the double standards followed by the concerned, who seek good English schools run by the Christians to study and jobs in Christian or Muslim dominant countries but when it comes to small things, they raise the issue or religion. Some of them appreciated the Hindu youngsters for opposing the advice of the temple representative to shun the Christian boy.

There were others who thought that the incident displays lack of inhuman religious intolerance.