Rationalists, secularists, Humanists, Agnostics, Atheists and all the free thinking intellectuals and scholars of our time in Sri Lanka, seem to be hiding behind anonymity of internet and closed doors of “punchi theater” in Borella when they masturbate (alone or as a group) about their intelligence and the ability to comprehend things independent of religion and tribalism. They all seem to be afraid of the confrontations they may face if they speak in public.
They speak of Richard Dawkins, Mark Twain and all the western leaders of such intellectual circles; they speak of intellectuals from last generation of Sri Lanka, like Senaka Bibile and Osmond Jayaratne, but where are the intellectuals of this generation who go out there to speak to the public about this revolution that has to happen?
We need independence from tribalism, we need governance separated from religion, and we need to move forward from cultural dogma; but who’s taking this message to the masses? Does a blog that gets couple of thousand hits per day do that? While those Rationalists and Secularists hide behind blogs and forums, Likes of Kiribathgoda Gnanananda, Champika Ranawaka, T B Ekanayake and Mahinda Rajapaksha are among the masses, brain washing them to make the Sinhala Buddhist Taliban in Sri Lanka.
So I say it’s time you bunch stop masturbating and go out in public to have your orgy.
Well said. we have to take it to the masses or else all those discussion, talk and the whole pond of intellectual product goes waste!
ReplyDeleteThe problem with prepubescent sex is that nothing cums out.
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ReplyDeletePretty bold statements Mahasen! given that you are not hiding behind a pseudonym.
ReplyDeleteEasier said than done I guess. The old generation of free thinkers lived in circumstances very different from now. The maximum that could have happened to them for speaking out their minds, could be a few hate mails, and couple of strongly worded replies in a newspaper. Most of these guys were from universities that operated quite independently, and risk to their career was minimal. Also the mass media at those times, used the thoughts of such intellectuals to their advantage, in order to create some healthy 'controversy' that got public attention.
If a brave and a well versed person who stands clear from petty party politics of Sri Lanka can lead the way, I am sure there are many whom like to help that cause. Until such time, such free thoughts will be confined to internet and small gatherings. That is at least better than not having any such discourse at all. If insulting such small groups can help the course, and get them out to public, I can join you in your endeavor of inspiration though insulting :)
Bold words Mahasen!
ReplyDeleteApplies to all, not just for a group!!