My two cents on Alia Bhatt's Controversial Ad - Page 17

Originally posted by: AwaamKiJaan

The concept of joint families need to go if we want to make progress in removing patriarchy from society.

I may get accused of thinking West is more "cool", but I do think their way of parenting is much better where kids are expected to leave the house when they turn adults.

The change can honestly happen when parents stop expecting their kids to take care of them in old age.

For that they first need to raise their kids in such a way that they become independent when they turn adults, and they too are independent enough to take care of themselves in old age.

Unfortunately India as a country is still not developed enough to provide good facilities to senior citizens. So parents expecting their kids to take care of them in old age is not completely wrong either.

But at least they should stop giving everything up for their kid till they're capable of, only to make them repay in old age. Have a life of your own and don't make it revolve around your kids. Our parents may not understand this but we can. The ball would be in our court when we become parents and it would be our choice on how we want to shape the next generation and the future of society.

Obviously this would lead to little sufferings for everyone involved, but that would be better than all sufferings given to women only.

I live in the west and it’s a joint family 😆

Originally posted by: AwaamKiJaan

That's because it's difficult to accept that something you've been led to believe all your life is wrong and just meaningless. The older you are the more difficult it becomes to change your thinking.

Because then you would have to accept that your whole or majority of your life is a lie, that majority of your life you believed in something wrong.

You need to be humble and strong minded to accept that your belief was wrong for a long time. For your own piece of mind it's much better to do all the mental gymnastics to justify your belief no matter what.

Nail on the head post, this one.

Originally posted by: Maroonporsche

I live in the west and it’s a joint family 😆

Good luck to ye, my friend

Originally posted by: Maroonporsche

I live in the west and it’s a joint family 😆

Good for you!

Originally posted by: CrimeMasterToto

We are an 80% Hindu majority country. Hinduism will be the religion at the forefront, whether it is praising the religion or criticising it.

You watch movies from the UK and US. Christianity is the majority religion there and they have plenty of movies and shows mocking christianity and jesus. Have you ever watched south park? Look for an episode called 'Red Hot Catholic Love' - this ad will feel like tele-tubbies in front of it.

They even have serious, mainstream movies tackling problems that are prevalent in Christianity. It is very common. And sure there are staunch, orthodox christians who have a problem with these movies and shows and call for their ban, but these movies and shows are still made.

I do not know much about movies and shows in middle eastern and islamic countries, so cannot really comment on that.

Even in this thread, people are claiming Hindu-phobia amongst other people who are most likely Hindus. The criticism is coming from Hindus, many of them practicing Hindus. There is no real threat to Hinduism, besides politics and politicians.

my point was not about any kind of threat or about this specific add kanayadaan is murky and to a very large extent not really required/valid in present circumstances

criticizing orthodox outdated practices is one thing and outright abusing is quite another

according to my knowledge and correct me if i am wrong jesus/prophet does not gets called name like play womanizer disgrace even eve teaser and what not which krishna gets on daily basis

Originally posted by: CrimeMasterToto

Why such strict outlines for how a wedding should be?

It is their money. They can do whatever they want with it. Whether spending it on their wedding or donating it or buy drugs off it. Their life, their money, their choice. I do not understand why people have a problem with others having big weddings.

Because it's a pointless wastage of money?

Originally posted by: Krishnapanchali

my point was not about any kind of threat or about this specific add kanayadaan is murky and to a very large extent not really required/valid in present circumstances

criticizing orthodox outdated practices is one thing and outright abusing is quite another

according to my knowledge and correct me if i am wrong jesus/prophet does not gets called name like play womanizer disgrace even eve teaser and what not which krishna gets on daily basis

I would really like to know where do you see Krishna or other Hindu Gods being mocked on a daily basis?

If you are talking about the virtual world, i.e. Twitter fight clubs, etc. the all religions are mocked equally. You just need to switch religions. I have seen mohammed being called a pedo so many times. Jesus being called a fraud and a drunk (water to wine).

Is Islam a bit more off limits than other religions? Absolutely. Its because their fanatics are much worse and more violent than the fanatics from other religions. If Karni Sena threatens people with killing and lynch people, Al Qaeda and all actually go about killing people. This is a problem and a major critique of their religion. Do you want your religion to end up at that level as well?

Originally posted by: Mahisa_22

Because it's a pointless wastage of money?

For whom?

They earned that money and now want to spend it on their wedding, and showing their guests a good time. Their wish.

Originally posted by: CrimeMasterToto

For whom?

They earned that money and now want to spend it on their wedding, and showing their guests a good time. Their wish.

Yeah its their wish. But wastage is wastage. In many countries, there are laws against having too many guests and including too many items in the menu.

Originally posted by: CrimeMasterToto

I would really like to know where do you see Krishna or other Hindu Gods being mocked on a daily basis?

If you are talking about the virtual world, i.e. Twitter fight clubs, etc. the all religions are mocked equally. You just need to switch religions. I have seen mohammed being called a pedo so many times. Jesus being called a fraud and a drunk (water to wine).

Is Islam a bit more off limits than other religions? Absolutely. Its because their fanatics are much worse and more violent than the fanatics from other religions. If Karni Sena threatens people with killing and lynch people, Al Qaeda and all actually go about killing people. This is a problem and a major critique of their religion. Do you want your religion to end up at that level as well?

what part of my reply made you think that i want to do what al qaeda did? let s not put words in other s mouth now shall we