Goa Church Condemns Controversial Kamasutra-Christmas Event

The Goa Church denounced a planned event titled 'Tales of Kamasutra and Christmas Celebrations' for its inappropriate linkage of explicit themes with the sacred holiday. The Goa police canceled the event following a complaint by an NGO, emphasizing the need for respecting religious sentiments and mutual respect.

The Goa Church has expressed strong disapproval of an event called 'Tales of Kamasutra and Christmas Celebrations,' which was planned to take place in the coastal state next month. The church criticized the event's advertisement on social media for irresponsibly linking a sacred celebration with inappropriate themes.

In response to the uproar, Goa police canceled the four-day event, advertised by the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Foundation. The decision followed a formal complaint lodged by the NGO Anyay Rahit Zindagi (ARZ), prompting police intervention to prevent the event's occurrence.

Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao of Goa and Daman emphasized the offense caused by relating Christmas, a holy occasion for Christians, with unrelated themes. He called for the withdrawal of the content and urged respect for religious beliefs in future communications, appealing for mutual understanding and respect across all communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)