Xu Yonghai and several other Christians met with about five other men in his house to discuss theological issues, he told Reuters. There was nothing illegal. It's the crossroads of the millennium and we were holding an objective discussion on God and the soul,' Yonghai said. He was held for 24 hours in a Beijing jail without food or blankets, and released Jan. 1. He was the first Hindu to do so.
Today is a great day for Indian-American relations.
India and the United States share the bonds of history and culture. I requested the House Chaplain invite Mr Samuldrala to give today's prayer as a testimony to the religious diversity that is the hallmark of our nation. The Family Research Council, a Fundamentalist Christian agency, initially objected to non-Christian prayer, but later released a clarification. Parties shall respect the rights and duties of the parents and, when applicable, legal guardians, to provide direction to the child in the exercise of his or her right in a manner consistent with the evolving capacities of the child. Freedom to manifest one's religion or beliefs may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety, order, health or morals, or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.