Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, has strongly criticized the government's education reforms, saying they undermine parental rights and threaten Sri Lanka's cultural and religious foundations.Sri Lanka Developers

Speaking at a ceremony at St. Joseph's Church in Hanwella on Saturday, the Cardinal expressed concern over the introduction of sex education in schools. He said the curriculum teaches children from a young age behaviors that conflict with traditional views on marriage, family life, and morality, effectively taking away parents' rights to guide their children.

Cardinal Ranjith emphasized that Sri Lanka's civilization and values, shaped over generations by Buddhism, Hinduism, Isla...