LUCKNOW, India – Hindu nationalists who claim they are fighting against Western cultural influence have threatened to shave young lovers’ heads and beat them if they exchange Valentine’s Day cards and gifts.
Valentine’s Day, which falls on Saturday, has in recent years gained popularity in India – a predominantly Hindu nation whose constitution guarantee freedom of religion.
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Western cultural influences are in many cases toxic schlock, especially the commercialization of events like Valentine’s Day. But beating people and shaving their heads to prevent Valentine’s Day cards and gifts seems rather ironic. “What did you get for Valentines?” A haircut.”
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There are so many ridiculous things about Valentine’s Day, that I think we forget…
The message of Valentine’s Day is that God and marriage is more important than the demands of the state. (Valentine married Roman soldiers against the rules of the empire)
The message of Valentine’s Day is that there is a God who works miracles, even on the behalf of people who don’t like him (Valentine cured the jailor’s daughter of blindness)
The message of Valentine’s Day is that there are worse things than death, like losing one’s faith.