Atheists too want Kentucky politician to apologize on Hindu ceremony remarks

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06 November, 2011

The remarks made by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has not just invoked the ire of Hindus worldwide but also from atheist American politicians who demanded a quick apology from the Governor.

EVEN ATHEISTS have come out saying that Kentucky (USA) gubernatorial candidate David Williams “should be ashamed of, and apologize for his recent comments” criticising rival candidate Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear for his attendance at a Hindu blessing ceremony.

Jon Eric Johnson, an atheist thinker, in a statement on November four, said, “Governor Beshear has shown himself to be a class act in the finest of American traditions of tolerance, respect and inclusion; whereas Mr. Williams’ pathetic and desperate attempt at divisiveness for political gain makes him a disgrace to his faith, his state, our country and humans in general. He should immediately retract, and apologize for, his remarks.”

“As an atheist I reject and do not share the belief in anyone’s god or gods; yet…I have very often stood and bowed my head during Christian ceremonies - not because I believe in God or Jesus but to show respect to and help provide comfort for fellow Americans that I value and care about” Johnson pointed out.

Annabelle Younger, a representative of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) whose husband is a Church of Christ preacher, in a statement on November four, stressed that Supreme Being existed in the heart of every living entity. She urged Williams to broaden his knowledge of "Hinduism" and recant and refrain from blaspheming this third largest world faith.

Swami Poojananda Saraswati, a prominent Hindu nun and yoga exponent, commented on November four: “It is out of ignorance and arrogance that a person would criticize the religion of other people”.

Meanwhile Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, argued that it was sad that Williams was yet to come out with an apology despite calls from Hindus and non-Hindus nationwide.
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed quoted from the Bible: “…Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another (Gospel According to John 13: 34).”