When Nupur commented on Islam, then the confused Atheists & Rationalists of India (and I'm not referring to those who were exiled by their own nations and had/have been living in India), started making references from death of diversity to democracy. The whole Mid-East+ longed for her head, and so as many herein indirectly, including some such above, who outrightly never objected to such diktats, even after happening of the similar incident in Rajasthan.
Albeit so far, I haven’t seen (illuminate me if I'm wrong) mainstream Indian Atheists’ or Rationalists making comments against proselytism for 800 years by both Missionaries or Islam, thus, making me to ponder on the dilemma of -> what stopped them doing so in the past or present?As being an Atheist or Rationale is a huge responsibility, without any benefits, because you’re trying to illuminate, thus, where do Indian Atheists/Rationalists fit universally? And as Indian Atheists/Rationalists were/are more exposed to learning due to kaleidoscopic diversity, compared to anywhere else; alas, what happened that they missed this opportunity?
In India, it seems, and is presumed, an Atheist or Rationalist won’t make comments because he/she/they truly an Atheist or Rationalist and want a rational discussion/debate! Here, that individual mad(k)e comments, either due to reciprocal exchanges in the name of political correctness, or, being an amplifier of someone else. Imagine, Atheists opposing U.C.C.! Support killing of animals! And countless more such opinions! But why?
Thus, my trust for/on Indian Atheists or Rationalists diminished when their vague comments were restricted and not expansive; because as I stated, it was/is not them who were/are making contentions since beginning out of their learning or experiences or exposure or knowledge, but seems, instead of commenting against all diktats, they being amplifiers of diktats; which in case of Nupur, their original intents were proven! And furthermore, their arguments were/are merely restricted to political equality or equity, love all love wins. No more. No less! Thus, not much attractive! Remember, being merely religious liberal doesn’t mean you become rationalist or atheist!
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