Holy Ganges dragged in an unholy war
Conducting a popular talk show - The One Thing, senior journalist Glenn Beck lambasted the holy river Ganges and said it sounded like a disease. His comment instantly infuriated Hindus - the controversial episode was broadcast on Sunday, December 13.
WHATEVER YOU speak, think for a moment before it slips from your lips. If whatever you are about to say is contentious, it may create negative ripples for you in the society. You might put forward a rationalised explanation to defend yourself but, it will fail to calm down those who are hurt by your irresponsible comment. The best example for this is the recent incident where a popular media house dragged the holy river Ganges in a controversial row.
The shocking incident involves media house Fox News and river Ganges apart from the beliefs of millions of Hindus spread across the world. Conducting a popular talk show - The One Thing, senior journalist Glenn Beck lambasted the holy river Ganges and said it sounded like a disease. His comment instantly infuriated Hindus - the controversial episode was broadcast on Sunday, December 13.
The unwarranted and condemnable act was also criticised by Jewish leader Rabbi Jonathan, he said “Ridiculing religious symbols in the name of free speech was condemnable and not acceptable.” Many leading religious leaders have expressed regret on the shameful incident, including Baba Ramdev, who asked Glenn Beck to visit India and take a dip in the holy river to cleanse his sins.
Hindu leader Rajan Zed described remarks from the senior media personality as condemnable, hurting the feelings of Hindus. He also wrote a letter to senior officials of the media house demanding clarification. In his letter, Rajan wrote “The Ganga is sacred to one billion Hindus worldwide and such remarks were very hurtful to the devotees. Besides apparently denigrating the religion, it was belittling the entire community.” The letter was addressed to chairman Rupert Murdoch and other senior officials of the media house.
In his show Glenn Beck had said "One big river they have there, that sounds like a disease. Come on, it does. I mean if somebody said, I am sorry, you have a really bad case of Ganges."
In his show Glenn Beck had said "One big river they have there, that sounds like a disease. Come on, it does. I mean if somebody said, I am sorry, you have a really bad case of Ganges."
The unwarranted and condemnable act was also criticised by Jewish leader Rabbi Jonathan, he said “Ridiculing religious symbols in the name of free speech was condemnable and not acceptable.” Many leading religious leaders have expressed regret on the shameful incident, including Baba Ramdev, who asked Glenn Beck to visit India and take a dip in the holy river to cleanse his sins.
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