BRIARCRIER
September 7, 2012, Friday 12:00, Briar's Restaurant, North State Road, Briarcliff Manor NY Rotary Club
TODAY IN HISTORY
1504: Michelangelo’s towering marble statue of David was unveiled to the public in Florence, Italy
MEETING LEADER – President Kris Chittur
PLEDGE – Sy Yuter PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter Prayer – Elinor Yuter
HAPPY THOUGHTS AND BUCKS: Anne – don’t be intimidated about learning Singapore math; Kris – glad that guest Ted is here; Mark is on time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Community Day postponed until September 15th
GUESTS: Ted Nygreen and Lou Fitzgerald. 16 Rotarians present
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT: Dr. Kris Chittur – Comparison of church and state issues in the U.S. and India
SUMMARY OF TALK
There is a tremendous difference on the separation of church and state issue between the U.S. and India, which is not logical. In the U.S. we can do whatever we want. In India there is an abuse of power causing scandals. The India court of appeals deals with religious matters. Religious issues are very big. Hindus are 87% of the population. Christians are 2%. Muslims can have four wives. The marriage laws seem to be back to the stone age. In Islamic tradition, wives have no say in their lives. In Moslem Sharia law, all the men have to say is one word three times in front of two witnesses and the marriage is over. India is Western-world oriented now but skepticism remains the bottom line. We are what we are!
Today's attendance
Sy, Scott, Kris
Lou, Zen, Bob, Elinor
Don, Eric, Ernie
Antonia, Etrusca, Bishop John
Dean, Ted
Rachel
Paul, Mark
Anne, Ken
This Friday – District Governor’s visit
Elinor Yuter , Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter
