Conversion, yes. Inducements, no. The question is who makes the judgment whether a particular conversion is due to inducements, or because of the personal decision of an individual? When an adult opts to be converted, respect for human dignity demands that his/her decision be respected. Neither the Sangh Parivar nor anyone else should conclude that the poor, the tribals, and the peasants are not able to make adult decisions. They may not make the decisions by logic that someone else uses. They have their valid reasons for their decision. Let them make their decisions and let us treat them as adults.
Re: Conversion, yes. Inducements, no.
by common sense on Oct 06, 2008 10:34 AM Permalink
The same argument is used when ever the debate arises whether Indian masses are ready for democracy. I like your argument; even tribals and poor convert due to inducement, as you say we should respect their decision as adults since they were ready to be induced; Those who cry foul against induced conversions through monetary help do not know what is hunger probably. Though I am a staunch Hindu and might even have felt contempt at one time at those who convert for economic reasons, now I amm feeling sympathy after seeing the reality. If we want to protect Hindu religion, we should first ensure two meels a day for our brethern before spouting stronger sentiments
Re: Conversion, yes. Inducements, no.
by Guest on Oct 16, 2008 05:12 AM Permalink
Anyone can convert to whatever religion, with inducements or none at all. problem is when the neo-convert 'denigrates' the parent religion. You convert and I convert but why do we have to offend the neighbour's religion. This is the issue. Please JUSTICE WADHWA COMMISSION REPORT. In Kandhamal orissa, DARA SINGH murdered GRAHAM STAINES and his sons by burning them. On investigation many witnesses bore testimony to the fact that Dara Singh was involved in 'Freeing COWS from Slaughter'. Dr. B Das close associate of Graham Staines also testified that Graham Staines 'hated' Hindu religion and advocated the eating of beef to all neo-converts. I leave the conclusion to the readers. Just a reminder that COW Slaughter (wrong or right) is bannedd by LAW in 28 states barring 2.
Re: Conversion, yes. Inducements, no.
by Josh Decypher on Oct 17, 2008 02:16 PM Permalink
Conversion is changing ones belief in another God and follow the tenets of the religion. No one can force a person to beleive. Money cannot make one beleive. One has to trust. Can money make you trust a new God? Can food make you trust a new God? Let us know our religions well and think if anyone can be forcefully converted? A human being can be forced to eat, work, kill however cannot be forced to trust or believe.
Re: Re: Conversion, yes. Inducements, no.
by Born Hindu on Feb 10, 2009 01:25 AM Permalink
Josh, Even if thinks of god the same way, he will make money with funds from west. and UK visa :-)
