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Re: ARTICLE : conversion amendment to FAQ
Your a little off on some of the things your saying.
For example, one can convert to Hinduism. Of course there are many
different branches - but if one converts to the Ramakrishna branch of
Hinduism it just means they have a different focus then perhaps the devotee
in the Jain branch.
But - the both can and should call themselves Hindu.
This is exactly like converting to Christianity. You may choose the Baptist
branch of Christianity but you and the catholic are still both Christians.
Hinduism is absolutely not a collection of different religions. That you
are absolutely wrong on. It is a collection of different Holy books and
Holy teachings but they teach the same thing. Hinduism was the first
religion/culture in the Indian subcontinent - So, actually the other
religions were inspired by her teachings.
Absolutely the Gurus of these different temples do want dialogue. Most love
a person who challenges their intellect and are not shy to ask questions.
Many will even hold meetings in which people of various faiths can
challenge them on different issues. That is the great thing about Hinduism
- they are not afraid of communication.
I am not sure where you derive your perceptions of Hinduism. It obviously
can not be from first hand experience. Please don't spread such false
information. Find out the facts first.
Thank you kindly
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> Hinduism is not a single religion. Hinduism is a collection of religions
> or a collection of faiths from India and the surrounding area. People
> from India are native born Hindus. Others cannot convert to Hinduism
> because Hinduism is not a single relgion. Others can convert to a faith
> comprising one of the Hindu religions. Although the person converted
> would belong to that faith, they would not (necessarily) belong to
> Hinduism. Such conversion depends upon the actual division which is
being
> inquired into and upon any local temples which would sponsor the
division.
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> When approaching a spiritual teacher of any of these religions it is
> impolite and incorrect to be direct and forward. After attending the
> services on an active basis for a while (?six months) one can then
inquire
> into becoming a student of the teacher or becoming a part of the temple.
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> Again this is just a proposition.
>
> Bests,
>
> Jay
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