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2002-10-28 India-Pakistan

Dalits Convert to Islam, Buddhism And Christianity

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2002-10-28 11:58 am|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Here's the marketing problem for the caste-style Hinduism. Compair their approact to the Dalits:

Hinduism-"You're behind the rest of us on the road to spiritual fulfillment. It's your lot in life to get crapped on by us. If you take getting crapped on well, you might move up a rung on the ladder in your next life."

Christianity-"You're a child of God. Jesus died for your sins. Accept him as Lord and Savior and you're heaven bound after this life."

Which one is the easier sell?

Posted by Mark Byron 2002-10-28 12:11:48|| [markbyron.blogspot.com] 2002-10-28 12:11:48|| Front Page Top

#2 Actually, most Hindutva supporters oppose the caste system. At least on their websites, if not on the streets. I believe that Indian Muslims pose an internal threat to India, that should be dealt with. Gujurat's Modi for one, wants to outlaw teaching of "jihad." I think that he is coming to America in a couple of weeks. I hope the media takes interest.

Posted by Anonymous 2002-10-28 19:55:05|| 2002-10-28 19:55:05|| Front Page Top

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