Thanks for your concern - I can understand why people are upset; I would be upset if someone (for instance) came in front of my home shrine or a temple wearing shoes, turning their back on the altar, or uttered blasphemy. More than upset!
At the same time, there is very little understanding of the real religion of Hinduism, and I would like to remedy this if people don't mind. Not trying to proselytize, but just for informational purposes. Many Hindus don't understand the real meanings of the rituals they perform, or the real nature of the "gods" they worship. In fact, the Bhagavad Gita ("Song of God") condemns the worship of demigods. I will post something later today for those who want to see what the basic teachings of Hinduism are.
I have the greatest respect for sincere Catholics, and find a lot of similarity in many respects. I would never try to "convert" anyone who is sincerely following Jesus' teachings, and only wish them well.
That's one of the differences between you and real Catholics.
Good, it will foster better understanding among us all. Thank you for having the charity to respond calmly on this thread, my FRiend.
Look, it doesn't matter what Hindus believe, whether it's a monotheistic or polytheistic faith. The particulars are irrelevant. Our problem is not with them, our problem is with the clergy who have permitted this--and that must include the pontiff.
What is annoying is that already there are those on this site eager to alter their psychologies to accept the abomination. You offer information and they are avid to absorb it--as if it might mitigate what has happened. They want to believe there's some answer to this besides the fact that it is a sacrilege allowed by those at the top.