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[varshax]

And so the temple cleansing begins ........ Its interesting outrageous how a place that prides itself as "open to all irrespective of caste, creed or religion", discriminates based on gender and thats ok. I wonder how we would react if in the 21st century, a well respected temple undertook a huge operation to cleanse itself of the effects of

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[varshax]

I have spoken to Mads about what a visit to the temple involves. I still do not see why a woman in demmed incapable of any of it. There will be women who cannot take on the physical challenge .... just as there are men who cannot do it. Unfortunately many of the elders in my family want to follow the tradition of women not being welcome in temples (or the kitchen) during their period .... I see this as a arcane tradition that has no relevance today and is highly discriminatory. The white supremecists, the people against giving women the right to vote .... they too wanted to keep a tradition going.

I believe the practice was put in place to spare women the hardship of the journey and the climb during that time.
I am not attacking the original reasons for any of our traditions. Even the caste system has some very logical beginnings. In anycase no one really can know *why*. In the world that I do know, women do not need to be treated like they are "weaker". If a woman wants to train her body for the vigorous climb and related physical challenges, it should be her choice.

I guess this means an intolerant view always has a defense and if one says one is tolerant, one will have to tolerate intolerance
This is the liberal position - I may not agree with something X says but I must defend X's right to say what he/she wants to. In that sense I must tolerate X's intolerence. But this does not mean I must put up with his intolerant actions and not denounce the intolerent theory.