Talk:BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto

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I have taken out the section that read "The new temple has already drawn some criticism for its large pricetag of $40,000,000." The line cited this blogger's site as a reference: http://www.bloggernews.net/18822

The blogger's views appear to be one person's opinion and not reflective of even a minority opinion. There are critics for everything. This person feels that the $40 million should have been spent on the homeless but that is his opinion. There have been no reports in the Canadian media from reputable sources that suggest the blogger's views are reflective of a significant number of people. In addition I am unsure of the blogger's credibility as he seems to confuse Hindu practices with those of Muslims and Jews by claiming they don't eat pork; --From the blog-- "The vast majority of the price tag was footed by the Hindu population, so I really can not blame the government for sponsoring some ‘Pork’ endeavor. But ‘Pork’ this is! The Hindu’s do not eat pork, but they certainly are supporting it." 70.55.229.169 11:41, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

I agree with the above, the bloggers views appear to be very much one person's opinion. Is there a more known source that can cite the criticism?74.108.23.211 10:27, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks but we must be careful not to discount criticism or opinion altogether. Is there a fair compromise or suggestion? I mean if the CBC or CTV or Toronto Star reported that many members of the community (Hindu or otherwise) objected to the cost, that would be one thing. This one blogger just thinks that $40 million should have been spent on the homeless, not a bad suggestion but then I ask why build anything until people are fed? See that is a debate and differing opinions, not encyclopedic reporting. 70.55.229.169 11:40, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Plus, visitors to the temple do make donations that will be used for various charitable causes. The group behind this temple is well-known for their successfull charitable organizations.

Perhaps, you would like forego going to your hockey and baseball and NBA games for a year, and instead donate the money thus saved to the homeless. It would be a nice start. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.227.171.33 (talk) 01:09, 9 November 2007 (UTC)