RELIGION IS A PUBLIC BUS: USE IT TO TRAVEL TO THE TRUTH, DON\’T MAKE IT AN IDOL THAT CONTROLS YOUR LIFE
Christopher Hitchens, the late atheist author, intellectual, polemicist, and socio-political critic, might have unwittingly but aptly described India’s hapless voters and politicians. Hitchens noted, “Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god.” India\’s politicians have learned this and know how to throw scraps to voters and gain their votes. Using religion they have gained power and gullible Indians treat them like gods.
Frank Raj is the author of Desh Aur Diaspora. For 25 years, he was the Editor & Publisher of The International Indian magazine, Dubai. Earlier, Frank studied journalism in the U.S.A., and has a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Falmouth University, U.K., He is working on his first novel, The Last Religion as well as on a nonfiction book, The Sinner’s Bible and on 101 Poems For The Spiritual Traveller. Frank and his wife Christine now live in Elkridge, Maryland, USA. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. A former columnist for The Washington Times Communities online. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome! Please email Frank at frankraj08@gmail.com
