04-12-2007, 02:18 AM
But sometimes it makes me wonder why we(HINDU) yearn for a pat on our back.
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As in 'convert', or as in 'rectify/ignore the objectionable parts' ?
There is a significant difference between the two.
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Yes I agree there is a difference between the two, and my intent was on the later. As long as the Muslim or Christian presents no direct or indirect harm to my way of life, or does not seek to change it in the future, <i>I have no problems them mocking at my way of life or revered deities in the private of his house.</i> If the person mocks in public, then I expect the right to mock his belief in public too. If he is going to break my deities, then I need the law and society to allow me to break his deity too.</span>
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The usual Muslim and Christian narrative is that it is THEY that brought the light of civilisation to the barbarian, demoniacal Hindus, and that Hindu converts simply saw the light of egalitarian liberators, and converted en masse.
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So are they stopping us Hindus from giving an explanation or rightfully addressing the points in the public domain? If they are doing that then we have one more point in our case. It is not that I do not perceive a threat, it is just that in our own interest I would like us to have as strong case as possible. And stopping to question ourselves can be construed to be disruptive.</span>