Thanks for a well thought out post.
Sam:
As you I am a bit concerned about all this religious animosity that seems to be emerging at certain quarters of the society.I hope it is just an anomaly and not the norm.Well that would be uncivilized and quite counter productive to the well being of the country.I think a lot of the blame goes to the successive governments both central and states for ignoring the bottom rung of the society.
As for conversion,I am against any forced conversion be it any religion,no problem for me if someone wants to change religion on their own accord,seems more reasonable and logical.I also have no objection of any religious missionaries doing social work if they choose to but to use it as a means to convert seems rather very cunning and devious.Also I do believe any conversion that is occurring due to material incentives is rather a curious phenomenon as these people couldn't care less about any particular religion as they will most likely to convert into anything if they can get something out of it,not very meaningful if you ask me.I am also not a big fan of proselytization as I don't see the need or compulsions of people to impose their religion on somebody else by force or persuation. Since I am not all that religious so my views might be a bit radical but what the heck that is me.
I think we are quite fortunate to have multicultural,multi-religious society in India and I hope we remain that way in spite of the religious and cultural differences,that is what makes the country quite unique and a special place in the world,I fervently hope no forces (be it religious or political)succeed in changing the fundamental social structure of the country.I love the country the way it is but we can use some changes in thinking particularly when it comes to castes issues and upliftment of the people who are in the fringes of society as they need education,health care and opportunities to move up in society and I am hoping the government will see the light finally and do the needful before it is too late.
Bike Baba-No the picture was quite clear,it must be your computer.
Enjoyed your post very much,do come and visit us as time permits,that will be great.
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