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Heights of superstitious India: Man marries dog
If there is a country that often takes superstition to different heights, it's India. Throw salt behind you over your shoulder every morning to have a good day; bury your child's first tooth in cow-dung and throw it over your roof -- it will hasten the child's teething process; you can't marry unless your astrological charts match; about 300 million gallons of waste go into the Ganges every day, yet people go to bathe there as they believe it will wash away their sins ... the list just gets more and more absurd and is endless. (Most Indian politicians follow their faith when they make decisions for their country -- but that's a different story altogether.)
The latest demonstration of superstitious India: Indian man marries female dog to redeem himself of stoning two dogs to death. When he killed those two dogs about 15 years ago, he suffered some form of paralysis and lost hearing in one ear. An astrologer told him that he was cursed for his bad deed and marrying a dog was the only remedy.
What!?
OK, just for the record: I like to respect what people have faith in. I am Indian and have been brought up around things like karma and traditional astrological / spiritual beliefs. I may not believe in most of it, but I do respect it. But when it gets taken to levels like this, I really don't know what to think.
I know India has a huge problem of illiteracy, and poor villagers depend on their local pandit, or astrologer to show them the way. If it helps you in your life, fine -- but where is your head when you are asked to marry an animal?
Not being educated doesn't mean you don't have common sense and it amazes me how all sense of rationality often gets thrown out of the window in the name of faith. It also scares me.
[Via Red Orbit]
I know India has a huge problem of illiteracy, and poor villagers depend on their local pandit, or astrologer to show them the way. If it helps you in your life, fine -- but where is your head when you are asked to marry an animal?
Not being educated doesn't mean you don't have common sense and it amazes me how all sense of rationality often gets thrown out of the window in the name of faith. It also scares me.
[Via Red Orbit]
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Asia, India
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Leftcoast Nov 15th 2007 4:01PM
You say that you "respect" beliefs different than your own, but this post reeks of cultural imperialism.
Orbberius Nov 15th 2007 10:01PM
What harm is there? Relax for a bit. The world isn't all about being rational.
Larry Nov 16th 2007 6:24AM
Hey if it weren't illegal in the states, I'm sure some "necks" would do that too! "Keeping it in the family" has out done itself, lol.
Robert Gift, Denver CO Nov 20th 2007 6:31AM
Pity the dog.
Married to an IDIOT.
Hope she wins divorce from the dolt.
joncdodge Nov 20th 2007 6:56AM
Whatever floats his boat. But what if you find his dog ca noodling with the dog down the street?
JonBoy
http://curiousread.com
RinTinTin Nov 20th 2007 6:58AM
Do they sniff each other?
pete Nov 20th 2007 7:26AM
just a matter of time....the freaks in hollywood will be eating each others turds for dinner...mark my words...
P Nov 20th 2007 7:14PM
I hope they use BIRTH CONTROL.....thats sickening, a human marrying a dog....geezzzzzzzzz Whats he going to do when he catches his new "dog wife" having a affair with a another dog? LOLOL This world has gone nuts......
Steve Nov 20th 2007 7:48AM
Was their reception registered at PetSmart ??
bulldoggin Nov 20th 2007 7:53AM
If they divorce, will it be because he accuses her of being a bitch?
bulldoggin Nov 20th 2007 7:57AM
Will Victoria's Secret now come out with a negligee that has 10 nipple cut-outs??
bob Nov 20th 2007 8:00AM
DID IT WORK?? The article did not state this fact!
Jagadish Kaushik Nov 20th 2007 8:12AM
Yeah India is suffering from certain set backs alright, cos of these senseless idiots... but that doesnt mean you get to picture India as a superstitious crazy country... please. Indians are refraining from such activities and the day is not far where we would have kicked illiteracy n superstitious believes out of the nation.
Mike Hunt Nov 20th 2007 8:18AM
Like he is the only one who married a Bitch !
dara walker Nov 20th 2007 8:28AM
wow. this is just the laugh i needed for the holidays. thanks so much! LMAO. and you guys' comments, wow, what a riot! divorce cuz she was a bitch, too funny. lol. have a great thanksgiving everyone.
Yvette Nov 20th 2007 8:29AM
As strange as it may seem in our culture I'm sure there have been stranger. What may be taboo in our country usually is only because we are without understanding of reason behind certain actions. We must not critic the unknow but embrace it if only for the knowledge that not all countries think alike. We should have open minds to the reality that we as a nation are not perfect in our beliefs and in others eyes..we to are Taboo.
GQ Nov 20th 2007 8:31AM
Instead of making those ferocious comments .....you all should pity the state and the overall audacity of someone who believes that he has fallen so far from grace that he reaches out to another for help and the ridicule of what he has to offer is blaming. some of you don't have the answers either, and would be dumn founded at the advice you give on a daily basis.....True evolution is when Purpose and opportunity meets.......When men have lost their purpose...the effects are astounding......Neither is there salvation in any other...than the name Jesus Christ...He alone can clear a conscience and set the soul free from self condemnation
xangelofhopex Nov 20th 2007 8:37AM
I just have one question. Sick As This sounds, did they have to like... You Know... Consummate (Spelling?) the union???
laurie Nov 20th 2007 8:43AM
Well if he had not stoned the 2 dogs to death when was an 18 year old, maybe he would not need redemtion !!!!!!!!!!
Bon Nov 20th 2007 8:59AM
Of course they consummated --- Doggie Style!