Yearly Archives: 2018

The Devastation of Dowry

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One of the unfortunate practises in India, even among Christians, is for a boy’s father to ask for a dowry from the girl’s father before a marriage is finalised. This has reduced marriage to a business transaction. Among Hindus, such a practice is understandable because it has […]

Act Justly and Love Mercy

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Many today are concerned that relief should only go to the “deserving” poor. Yes, we should always seek in our giving of aid, that we are helping people towards sustainable self-sufficiency. However, we must be ever so careful about using the word “deserving” when it comes to […]