Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Religion : A Lesson from Class VII Kerala Textbook

No religion for Jeevan

Jeevan’s parents came to school seeking admission for him. The parents were seated on the chairs and the Headmaster started to fill up the application form.

“What is the name of your son?”

“Jeevan”

“ Good, nice name; Father’s name?”

“Anwar Rasheed”

“Mother’s name?”

“Lakshmi Devi”.

The Head master looked at the parents and asked, “What about the religion of the child?”
“Need not record anything. Write no religion.”

“Caste?”

“No need of that too”

The Headmaster reclined in the chair and asked seriously, “When he grows up, if he wishes to have a religion?”

“In that case , let him choose the religion of his choice”