Book Title: Glimpses Of World Religions
Author(s): Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: Navbharat Sahitya Mandir

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________________ Glimpses of world Religions 199 After this BAPTISM the concerned Youngman or woman becomes Real Aameesh. In this way, after becoming in true sense, they become committed to lead life according to Aameesh way and Religious tradition of Aameesh. But if Aameesh man/woman violates Aameesh lifestyle & religious Tradition, then he/she is made resident for a period of six weeks temporarily. During this period of six weeks, if he realizes his mistake and accept it. then he is let out with Warning and his lapse is condoned and foregiven. But if improvement does not take place and serious lapses are committed frequently, they are viewed seriously and the person concerned is outsted from the group of Aameesh. What, If any person from other society wish to become Aameesh ? Doors are not closed for such person. Nevertheless, admission is not that easy as well. Persons desirous to make entry into Aameesh family are required to stay among Aameesh Group for a long time. After that only if both the party agrees and find it proper, BAPTISM process is undergone and ultimately admitted to Aameesh group. Thus, doors of Entrance & Exit are not closed at Aameesh group but they are definitely difficult ! Aameesh church have their Bishops and priests (Ministers) of their own, But there is no separate Building for church. For Aameesh people, their home itself is church. All Aameesh people of church assemble at one particular family's home every alternate Sunday and there itself arrange mass prayers, Devotional Songs, and other rituals in presence of Priests. Their Day Lunch is being arranged by the family hosting them. Holy Bible is a must in every Aameesh family and in fact it is there, and its daily reading, studies is a part of routine life. In the event of any dispute or difference of opinion with Government or any other N.G.Os, with a view to help Aameesh people a NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR AAMEESH RELIGIOUS FREEDOM has been formed.

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