Happy Diwali!

[LDNCatholic]

Happy Diwali to any Hindus and Sikhs on the forums!

 

[cathopologist]

Actually LDN, Diwali was yesterday. In Asia, that is.

I would like to extend my wishes for our Western Hindu friends also. **

Mubarak Ho Apko Diwali Ka Tyuhar!**

 

[bpbasilphx]

Did you know that the Ecumenical Canons fobid extending festal greetings to adherents of non-Christian religions?

 

[wcknight]

Did you know that the Ecumenical Canons fobid extending festal greetings to adherents of non-Christian religions?

That seems pretty severe, So much for being tolerant of other folks!

 

[pigtown]

Did you know that the Ecumenical Canons fobid extending festal greetings to adherents of non-Christian religions?

Then I guess my HIndu relatives shouldn’t wish me a Merry Christmas. I wonder if Mother Teresa felt that way about the Hindu people she treated. I can picture her wishing everyone a happy holiday, whatever religious holiday it may have been.

 

[LDNCatholic]

Actually LDN, Diwali was yesterday. In Asia, that is.

I would like to extend my wishes for our Western Hindu friends also. **

Mubarak Ho Apko Diwali Ka Tyuhar!**

The fireworks have just started now over here. Despite snow, sleet, rain and lightning

 

[LDNCatholic]

Did you know that the Ecumenical Canons fobid extending festal greetings to adherents of non-Christian religions?

Fine? Happy Diwali to all the Protestants on the board (p.s pass the message on to the Hindus and Sikhs, tell them it was from me )

Seriously though is that true? And if so why?

 

[flameburns623]

Did you know that the Ecumenical Canons fobid extending festal greetings to adherents of non-Christian religions?

Citation please? Never heard of this before.

 

[theistgal]

Did you know that the Ecumenical Canons fobid extending festal greetings to adherents of non-Christian religions?

So does that mean I can’t enjoy “The Office” episode where Steve Carrell sings his memorable ode to Diwali? Bummer!

 

[daeve]

Did you know that the Ecumenical Canons fobid extending festal greetings to adherents of non-Christian religions?

I shouldn’t wish my brother-in-law Happy Hannukah?

 

[cathopologist]

Citation please? Never heard of this before.

This is news to me also.

BUT…

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In its Diwali message Holy See reminds Hindus of the principle of non-violence

In this year’s message for the Festival of Light, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue refers to the teachings of the Pope and Gandhi, urging religious leaders to promote the rejection of violence.
Vatican City (AsiaNews) – This year’s message by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue for Hindus on the occasion of the Diwali festival is centred on the value of “non-violence’ as “the only way to build a global society that is more compassionate, more just and more caring.” For three days beginning today Hindus will celebrate the victory of truth over lies, lights over darkness, life over death, and good over evil.](http://new.asianews.it/index.php?l=en&art=13601)
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Vatican Message to Hindus on Diwali

                  **VATICAN CITY, OCT. 28, 2008 **

**Dear Hindu Friends,

1. On behalf of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, I am pleased to send you and your communities my cordial greetings as you prepare to celebrate Diwali, the festival of light.
   **](Catholic.net - Catholics on the net)
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bpbasilphx, if this was indeed against Ecumenical Canons, why are the Cardinals from the Vatican extending their festive wishes to non-Christians? You’re not a “Traditionalist”, i hope?