Caste in Hindu society is synonymous and inextricably intertwined with Hindu religious customs, traditions, and Dharma and hence forms a natural bulwark against Christian missions.
Tag: conversion
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The tricky issue of religious conversion and proselytization in India(Part II)
The Balagangadhara school maintains that the problem of religion in India arises when we insist on converting our traditions more into religions.
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The tricky issue of religious conversion and proselytization in India(Part I)
The universal declaration of a right to religious freedom is part of the problem in India rather than a solution.
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Memoirs of a Kondh in Konark – Part 3
Surya Devta once again rises up in his abode at the Konark Sun Temple.
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Memoirs of a Kondh in Konark – Part 2
The idea of severing ties with their ancient culture seems to have easily for those who have converted, now leading a life bereft of any roots.
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Sufi Syed Ali Hamadani in Kashmir
A heavy price was paid by the indigenous people and culture with the advent of Sufi Syed Ali Hamadani who is ironically honoured as the “Apostle of Kashmir”.
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Islamic Expansion through Jihãd: The Evidence of the Sunnah
Jihãd is the supreme instrument for propagating Islam and its spread by peaceful means has always remained secondary.
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The Patron Saint of Indigenisation
Roberto de Nobili with typical missionary zeal launched his "Madurai Mission" at a time when the Portuguese were on a conversion spree post their conquest of Goa.
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The farrago of false equivalence
Equating Hindu dharma with proselytizing religions has been the bane of Hindu society.
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Da'wah, Discipline vs Dharma
The essence behind their teachings makes Abrahamic religions resort to violence leaving no room for contextuality or sensitivity.