NEW DELHI, Dec. 25 -- The Indian Parliament is facing suspension of opposition MPs almost every day. The number has touched 143. It equates to smothering the voices of the people they represent inside the temple of democracy. Political analysts and social activists are continuously debating the sudden and unexpected suspensions.

Similarly, anyone who questions the corruption and clerical sexual abuses present in the Catholic Church is ex-communicated from the Church. A classic example is the Syro-Malabar Church in Kerala. The Pope has openly threatened the laity and the clergy of ex-communication if they continue to insist on celebrating Mass facing the people.

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