So, the problem is not the continued existence of the system, but rather the continued existence of it without periodic appraisals and time bound goals. The original sin is now perpetuated within the unprivileged community and the purpose of the reservation stands defeated.
Charity begins at home. It has to. If it doesn't, then it cannot be charity. It has to be something else. May be it is selfishness, avarice, or something else, but not charity. Take care of your immediate family properly before you venture to apparently take care of others.
THE PICKWICK PAPERS Charles Dickens' first publication, The Pickwick Papers was well received by the then generation. It has been more than 175 years now, and the book is still warm; it is still widely read and enjoyed. The striking feature of this book, for me, was the type of humour presented in it - … Continue reading The pickwick papers
In quantum physics, a particle can have infinite number possibilities at every moment of time. But, particles still behave in a largely predictable way. Scientists say that the possibilities, though infinite, are actually narrowed down in reality, because a particle's future behaviour is determined by past events. That's kind of surprising, right? Human behaviour to … Continue reading Human behavior and quantum physics
What really is it? I have always wondered, right since I was a kid, what exactly was Faith. People almost always equate it with an optimististic firm belief in something positive. But does it help? Well, sometimes yes, sometimes no. If the results aren't consistent, then there must be something wrong with the definition, right? … Continue reading Faith: what exactly is it?
A prostitute was brought before Jesus. We read it in John 8. The religious leaders who had brought her told Jesus that according to law, she must be put to death, and asked him what he had to say about it. The bible says Jesus stooped down and started to write on the ground. The … Continue reading Will the real righteous please stand up?
Book review: Lincoln, by David Herbert Donald “Lincoln” by David Herbert Donald is more than just a biography of Lincoln. It is a great attempt at analysing Lincoln's personality by looking into reasons behind his actions and attitudes. This is the first complete biography of Lincoln that I read, so I cannot compare it with … Continue reading A formidable account of a formidable personality
I don't know you! Mark is a devout Christian. He reads the Bible everyday, prays everyday, goes to the church every Sunday and does not miss a mass. He gets filled with the Holy Spirit and talks in tongues often in the church. He has even prophesied once or twice. He always wears a Cross … Continue reading The little ones
