Literacy is not the criterion for expounding on religion but rather a thorough knowledge of the subject and ancient Avestan languages
Faribourz Nariman
The present sad plight of the community is due to (1) screams for ‘reforms’ and (2) most of the speeches, letters, articles, etc, both for and against such ‘reforms.’ There are some who want to welcome interfaith marriages, initiation of children of alien fathers, Parsi crematoria and the cold-shouldering of scholar-priests and their guidance. Since Sasanian times the community has dealt with outbursts of heresy with a strong hand. But the present situation is another story. Formerly, power was in the hands of the king and the high priest and, as a rule, both were orthodox; today the high and......