Dear sailesh, you shows clear that your are not concern about other. that our religion always concern about others, you cannot count our schools, hospitals and charity houses, where is your bajaranga dal and your people that time, your people studying in our school our community brought you people up and now you are against us. Now you people started to build the schools and hospitals for their own profit not to show concern others or help others. The money that you are earning there is, from our people working in other countries and sent to our beloved once.

You talking that we are covert Hindus to Christian, from the start we are 2.5% all over India and now went to down to 2.3%, now you tell us where is the converting going, Before you commenting something look the fact first, we are the loving personality people and not harming others, that’s why you people taking advantage to us. I can just say nothing to you you are not God only the human being. I can just pray for you that God will give knowledge to you and peace to your family. Also I pray to God that keep solidarity in our community and bring Justices to our people

Lumpen fringe elements of right-wing parties are a threat to a civilized way of life. They are especially dangerous when they represent a majority. I, however, am of the firm belief that the over-whelming majority of this majority do not share thier viewpoint.

If this story about conversions were true then surely the percentage of Christians in the country's population would go up, instead of down say it has in the last 2 census counts. Also there are millions of non-Christians who hace benefitted from our schools,colleges and hospitals without being converted. I wish some of them would speak out.

Resorting to meaningless violence and damage to people, property and churches shows an act of cowardice and frustration by these miscreants. To put in words, people who resort to such means have in fact no religion at all.For which religion teaches its faithful to harm innocents and cause misery? Which religion teaches to banish peace and spread terror? Religion is a matter of one's own faith and will.

Mangalore has been a peace-loving city for many years with people living in tolerance, peace and unity. We call upon people and citizens of all faiths and creed to unite in these hours of uncertainity and condemn this violence as well as reach out to help one another and not turn their backs. We have recently concluded our celebrations of India's Independence.........without realizing that barriers and fences of hatred still exist in our hearts against one another... Have we truly attained freedom? Are we not still slaves ?

May these miscreants find inner healing and true peace in their hearts in the Love of Jesus.May they find meaning and purpose in their lives instead of destroying it in vain by creating trouble for others...for no one can find happiness this way! May the Good and Almighty God Protect Us and Help us in our Battle as we march together. May He Guide us and our Leaders to the path of Peace and Love..... as Tagore Prayed "... Where the mind has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls................Into that Heaven of freedom my Father... Let my country Awake!...."

This is a very clear case of provocation against the entire Christian Community, they want the Christians to behave like these animals themselves, but to their amazement, the gathering of the Christians was peaceful! So they brought in the police to provoke the crowd, it still didn’t work.

They obviously do not want the media to show this, that Christians are doing what JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF had asked to do, to love the enemies. It is best left to GOD, do not for a moment imagine that GOD is sleeping somewhere and does not see this.

THE POLICE HAVE ACTED SOFT ON THE SANG PARIVAAR & WILL CONTINUE UNLESS THEY ARE PROTECTED BY THE FATHER THE POLITICIANS.

Dear All, I have been glued to the Daiji World Coverage from Yesterday, We sincerly appreciate your'e coverage... I am also in touch with my family & friends in M'lore. I have been seeing the pictures of my christian Brothers & Sisters fighting the war against the evil of the society, Also saw pictures of our Poltical Represantative of all communties trying there best in getting the poltical coverage....

Dear Readers,our comments do not reach the law makers or the key players.We believe in prayers,so pray that things get cleared soon.They can break our churches but cant break us and our faith and unity.We are such a organized community that we can re-build churches.

Do you think the one who behind this will be spared from Gods punishment?. They are making fool of themselves.They destroy the church property and now the police has to guard the churches and every single prayer community irrespective any denomination of christian faith.

"The attack was accidental". Maybe the retaliation of minorities was accidental too!!!!Maybe the resentment that Muslims feel so openly against the Hindus is accidental too!!!! For all you know the BJP coming to power was the worst possible accident to have led to hundreds of injuries. Does anyone need an army of hooligans to protect religion when religion itself despises violence? If the Hindus want to do something good help your Hindu folk, don't caste them out as untouchables don't look down upon your fellow people as low classed open schools and give your fellow Hindus an education teach them to be tolerant of other religions do all these and I doubt anyone of you will be lured by money and all the other benefits that are offered by New Life, any Catholic Missionary, Christian or Protestant Missinary.

Dont pelt stones, burn people disrepect religious statues, and insult the Church of the Lord Most High. Remember the seeds you sow will be the crops your very own children will reap.

What did you gain and what have u lost.. Think from your heart..you will have your answer.. we all are paving a way for other forces to destroy our peaceful Nation..Will we be able to say proudly we the Indians are peace loving country..? This is the handy work of jobless vagabonds and goons aka Bhajarangis.

These are a bunch of antisocial elements who have now donned the robe of moral policing. Do you think that they have any moral standing at all. I think it is time for us to unite and tell the world that enough is enough. This is a free country and right to religion is our fundamental right. No one can stop us from practising our religion.

Dear MB Puranik and Mahendra Kumar, What do you mean by the attack on adoration ministry is accidental and not purposeful? What do you think yourselves as? If every citizen of India takes the law in his or her hands what will happen to India?

If some people come and attack the Hindu or Muslim worship places is it right? If you have grievances against any one for any reason there is police, court and law. The constitution of India has given right to every citizen to go to these legal departments and has the duty to abide by the law. I am sure the Risen Christ will show his love and mercy on those who humiliated HIM present in the Holy Eucharist. We will not revenge but we will pray to HIM who will judge rightfully. God Bless You.

I would like to ask one question here? Would any religion/cast or person for that matter tolerate if he/she is insulted? Well obviously the answer would be " No" and when we see that our christian brothers are repeating this inspite of many instances noticed and happened across the country and also after multiple communications sent any person or community would loose its patience.

Having said that i dont mean to say that " violence" is the word , but what has happened is just that when the fatigue point reaches, its common for anything, be it person or machine to breakdown, here its humans who has vented their anger. A famous Quote would explain better " Prevention is better than cure"

To all the peace loving bros. & Sisters of my peace loving Mangalore, they are Christians,Hindus and Muslims pls unite and destroy the power of the evil ones. Let the peace and tranquility prevail in Mangalore. Mangaloreans are known as peaceloving people all over the world.

Come on brothers and sisters of peaceful mangalore, let us get together and pray for peace and unity amongst us and all over the world. Let us also pray for our leaders that the Almighty God grant them wisdom to take the right action to demolish the evil ones.

I request all Hindu brothers to think over what the so called "Restorers of Hinduism" are doing. If destruction of Christians is an answer for all the atrocities of European invaders, and conversions, i call upon all those who concerned to think again. We fell prey to European invaders because of our selfishness, and greed. (Its really ironic that no one mentiones about Mughal Invaders who converted Hindus and looted Indian treasure. Maybe the courage is lacking to mention this... or maybe their votebank matters more than ethics....) And as for conversions, I\call upon my Hindu brothers to think again... why would any one convert? Plain and simple, They dont BELIEVE in their religion, or maybe they dont know their religion.

Basics of Christianity : LOVE & FORGIVENESS. Jesus Christ was humble all the way to the Cross, and he forgave even the person who nailed him to the cross.. And as Christians, we are bound to forgive (If we dont, we are not Christians). If one religion can create a havoc all over the world just for a simpe cartoon, imagine what they can do if something like this happens to them...... Do my Hindu brothers have enough courage to restrict the nubmer of Worship places they build overnight??? or over their noise pollutions? THEN WHY CHRISTIANS??????????????????? For the selfish needs of BJP, it has brought all the religions like Sikhs, Jains, Buddhism and the lower casts under their umbrella. Everyone knows the hard facts.

These lower casts are their vote banks. I challenge Mr. Advani to make a provision for a lower caste Hindu brother to enter the Sanctorium of any of the Famous temples ... like Guruvayur (for eg.). This Saffron brigade may be successful in Restricting other religions. but once they are done with other religions, then they will turn to Sikhs and Jains....etc. Once they are done with them what next.... it will be the turn of Hindus... there will be restrictions in clothing, festivities...... dosent this sound like the beginning of indian Taliban????? WAKE UP GUYS...... READ BETWEEN THE LINES AND SEE WHAT A SMALL SELFISH POLITICAL GROUP IS TRYING TO DO. Why do the leaders children are sent to Christian schools, and why do prominent people prefer to marry girls educated in Christian Convents?

Tell us who educated Mangaloreans, who offered Medical care....... Government is keen on banning SIMI. Can anyone tell me in what way is Bajrang Dal better compared with SIMI. It is unfortunate that the keepers of democracy..... the Damned MLA's, Ministers and even a Constable who take Oath of safeguarding the Democracy are blindfolded...... and History has been a witness, wherever followers of Jesus Christ were persecuted there have been plagues and calamities in those places. And when God is angry there will be severe punishment. Something tells me that there is a Punishment coming for the Sins in south India. I am praying to God Almighty to be merciful. I am afraid it could be a

Dear Mr. Winston Fernandes, Mangalore... Are you so insecure about your own faith? If not, why are you concerned about the fact that New Life people are 'enticing' fellow Catholics into their group. It may be possible that these Catholic brethren have their own reasons for shifting faiths. We so-called caste-free Catholics are also known to display double standards when it comes to our own.

I've heard Catholics speaking of formerly being Brahmins who converted into Catholicism and despite being Catholics for generations, tend to figure out what their fellows Catholics used to be, i.e, what caste they originated from. So aren't you displaying 'double standards' here when you say its ok to convert other religions, but not other Christians?? Be at peace with your own faith and like the Lord said, "Judge not lest ye be judged"

First of all the Bajrang Dal has no right to do this. they had no right to enter our worship places and ruin its sanctity? would they tolerate it if any one entered their temples and tear them apart? they have been playing around enough and i for one am happy and fully supportive of my fellow brothers and sisters wwho are back home protrsting for this cause. its high time we catholics opened our eyes and be wise and choose our leaders carefully and think about our community's safety. its never too late. even though most of us cant be there with u all, wwe are praying for u and we are a part of this. we shall get justice.

This is to Mr. Kishore - Instead of being sarcastic, please use your energy for a better cause. This is for Mr. Sadashiv - I think u should make Bajrang Dal understand that thay have no right vandalising us. we catholics were never violent, and neither are we violent now. we are protesting for the injustice done to us. and if u call this voilence from our side, then i think u really need to wake up.

As far as I remember during my childhood there was no discrimination between Hindus and Catholics and every parent used to try to get their child to study in a Catholic institution by hook or crook .The situation is still the same but today the Hindus attack the churches.

Is this the way they repay us??? During Assembly election people have voted for BJP candidate instead of voting for a secular party catholic candidate Mr.Ivan D'souza, in this situation who would have been in a possition to fight for us. Now the culprits are freely roaming and the innocents are behind the bars. This is a wake up call for all of us.

It was a shock to hear about this incident.I have never come across something like this in Mangalore and it is indeed appalling to hear that the police just stood and watched and later on resorted to violence to disperse a peaceful march. This a gross violation of human, religious and democratic rights in a country like India.

Please don't use petty excuses to attack a religious center while if you actually want to do something show an example of good to your fellow people rather than resorting to any violence. Kindly note you might be able to commit such cowardly, disgraceful and meaningless acts only in this country while you are surrounded on all sides by Muslim and Catholic nations and the communist world.

What is so obvious is that these acts go unpunished and unquestioned by the law and the government. I wonder if our 'quiet' nature presents an opportunity to continue these acts. I actually wonder if forgiveness is a response to these violent reactions. I hope the prayers and sacrifices of so all Catholics, Christians and Protestants together, bring peace to this country.

If this continues though, I pray that that Lord would protect his people and if need be reign down punishment on those who persecute and commit atrocities against a peaceful religion.

We peace-loving christians should hold on to our beliefs and teachings. LOVE YOUr ENEMIES AND PRAY FOR THEM. Prayer is the best form of solution to this situation. Let us all unite in prayer to combat the evil so that peace prevails and Jesus, is glorified through our peaceful and prayerful attitudes.

We condemn these atrocities on the christians in a peaceful manner.

All forgiving Father, forgive them - For they know not what they are doing. We, your children, too will forgive them. HOWEVER, WE SHALL NEVER FORGET 14/09/2008. Lest we forget: Do not ever fix the broken Crucifix (or any of those damaged statues). Let the date 14/09/2008 be boldly written on the wall next the crucifix. Let the Crucifix stand as a testimony to what the peace-loving Roman Catholics of Mangalore get for their peace-loving attitude.

We certainly shall fix the Crucifix and erase the date on the wall if those who indulged in this crime really repent and ask for forgiveness. However, it is a different matter that one needs to have a heart in the first place in order to repent from the bottom of it. And, one with the heart, would never have perpetrated a crime of this magnitude. As a Roman Catholic, I am infuriated at what has happened. However, no matter how infuriated and frustrated I am, I will never avenge it with breaking a revered idol of Ganesha, Shiva or Lakshmi. It simply does not befit our Indian roots and culture to do that. For the record, I am against conversions of any type even those so called “conversion by conviction” (there is no such thing).

Conversion from one religion to another (no matter what religions are involved) creates heartbreaks in families, animosity in the society and eventually, hatred in the country. If God wanted us to be born into some other religion, he / she would have ordained and destined us to be born into that religion. I revere Hindu religion and still consider the Hindus as one of the most peace loving people in the world. PS: To those who actually destroyed the statues: Can you really go to sleep in peace tonight with your “achievement of the day" grilling your conscience?

If you can, then you are not the Hindu that our Hindu culture has thought us to believe who a real Hindu is. It is not too late. Repent and we shall forgive you your actions. If we, the grieved, don’t forgive you of such a heinous crime, neither your own Gods, not in your next thousand Punarjanmas. With a broken heart - Joel

I know..Politics is behind all these mess.. from both community..and poor publics are sufferer.Instead of blaming Hindus and Christians.. why dont Hindu leaders meet Christian leaders and take action against those who demaliging Hindu god or religion.

Freedom of religion do not mean to condemn other religion for self gain.I see people got hurt.. but the none of the so called Community=Political leadres are not among the those been hurt.. So wake up Hindu and Chrisitans from mangalore..try to find the root cause for the problem we facing in India.. instead taking abrupt blame or action on others..

And police should take action who ever involved the incident which creating mess in public life. Jai Hind ]

This really bad.. govt should taken preventive measure to stop this re occurance. and also please put behind bars those people who does convertion ...

Its a shame on Orissa. The Staines were burned alive, hundreds have been burnt alive since then, thousands rendered homeless. Is this Hinduism. No. True Hinduism doesn't preach this. Stop leaving Hinduism by setting an example and serving the Hindu People.

Discrimination within the religion, neglect of the religious values and a carefree attitude had made people leave Hinduism to seel Solace in Isalm, Christianity, Buddhism andn even Ateism. So what will Bajrang Dal do if a Hindu becomes an Atheist? Set your home in oreder and Hindus will remain Hindus. The ongoing vioelce is not to protect Hinduism but to create a communa divide by Bajrand Dal, VHP and the BJP.

The Word Organizations like the Human Rights Organization, Amnesty international and the like should step in and emabarass India. Let Bajrang Dal stop takng in funds earned from Christain and Muslim countiries by their donors if they are so steadfast in thier belief against Muslims and Christians in India.

Just imagine what will happen to the Hindu brethren all over the World if Muslims and Christians were to retalliate. But this will not happen as Musilms ans Christains along with the peace loving Hindus (not Bajran dal or VHP members) will live in harmony with love as the priority. Orissa should have taken proper steps to counter this intense communal feelings. Shame on the Orissa government which looks totally uncivilized and a government for the stone-age.Its not too Late Mr.Patnaik.