I know you must be born in to Hinduism, so why don't they allow conversion?
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Hey, im an hindu bcz im from india & i do follow it & i know it better than u all who have only learned it,Its our culture to pray the God in so many different forms,So those who are saying it false OR critising it,i think they are the biggest idiots.U dont have the right to criticise any religion.\n     I know u can only read about it in books,u cant feel it until u dont follow hinduism.And remember that books do lie,u cant get better view by just learning about it.\n     I m a hindu & i know that my religion is best in world & i respect my culture,country & religion heartly.So those who dont understand my religion just shut ur mouth.\n      And now i wanna answer ur question.I think u have got wrong information from somewhere because every person is allowed to make conversion in our religion but u have to follow rules of it.U can join any religion,there is no boundation for it.Boundation is in Muslism not in Hinduism.The person who follows hinduism are best in this world,they are truthful,cultured,honest,trustworthy & filled with lot of good qualities.!! And u can easily join hinduism just by learning some rules & i can bet that u will find this religion best than others & u will enjoy it.And one thing more that hinduism is NOT complex,The only people who dont understand it says that its complex but believe in me im saying that its NOT COMPLEX at all.\n       So u people dont make any comments on my religion without knowing it.Ok.Thank u.
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OK if you are going to convert Pagans to Christians it is easier if you incorporate there beliefs. For actual info on the Trinity look up Triune in almost any Pagan religion from that time.
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Rice christian is a very old term. throughout history Christians have converted for money all over the world.\n\nIt looks like you touched the person some sensitive nerve of answerer above me.\n\nThe fact is people get money to convert and so does the person who brings that person for conversion.\n\nThe rate in my city is Rs50,000 for the convert and Rs25,000 for the middle man or the "missionary" per convert.\n\nIt is a Money making business.\n\nAs for the rhetoric's of person above At least that Shankaracharya is no more an official Shankarcharya. \n\nHe is forgetting there are numerous cases of molestation of young children by church officials including missionaries and priest of churches in Infdia. And the church official pressures the parents not to report it.  Every time a case is finally reported it is stated by parents that they were threatenned and asked to let it go.\n\nThe nun claims rape turns out she was already pregnant by the priest and created the drama .\n\nIt would be better to clean up your own system instead of mud slinging at the religion for the acts of individuals.\n\nDo not forget the Terrorist activities and active support to such activities given by Church of almost all dominions in India and some other counties.\n\nChurch uses all kinds of tactics to get converts.--Saam , Daam, Dand , bhed. (by preaching, by money, by force and by fraud).
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Despite what others have said, you are right.  Although there are exceptions, CHANCES ARE that you will practice the religion of your parents.  Not everyone has an opportunity to know Christ.  There are people who have never heard the name.  Or there are those who have been introduced to Christianity in a negative way (ie. colonization).  Religion is more likely to be determined by geographic location than anything else.
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well i am hindu. so i am always free to change my view.\n\n i worship god in abstract form and also believe in his so many other symbolic forms. a hindu never feels 100% out of place in any kind of relegious place or ceremony. so i can live with that. it will be only one of my beliefs cancelled.:)
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Not interested.\n\nHindus keep on converting all the time. For various reasons. A large number converted to other religions in liue of money , power or to stay alive that is on the point of a sword or gun.\n\nYet again Hinduism gives too much freedom and not many people even read there scriptures or books. They have little or superfecial knowledge about there own philosophies. Many know only what they read in popular media , which in turn is often propogated by non Hindu Proselytisers.In India the History we read today was written by British(evangelicals) and then communists. Both have their own ideological mission and work with an intent to advanmce there own beliefs.  So they overemphasise negatives and conviniently ignore counter arguments.  Hindus get education in these very schools. So they are taught these tghings only. Few people study on their own and analyse and see the other side of story.\n\nSuch people are unable to to answer questions put by missineries of non Hindu religion as the proselytisers have done there home work already. Something which never occured to Hindu. So they convert out of proper education and knowledge of Hinduism.\n\nYet again some Hindus convert to christianity as a "fashion ". After all it is the religion of a successfull community today. They think they are identifing themselves with winners. \n\nConversion to Islam is mostly for purpose of Marriage. Islam allows 4 marriages and divorce easy for men. Secondly Muslims have a tendency to get Hindu GF. And  if not before after marriage, they have to convert sooner or later.\n\nAnd Off course nobody is given death punishment for converting out of Hinduism.
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We shouldn't just try to convert people. If you really want people to become a part of your religious group, or any other group, the best thing you can do is help them, and be nice to them. Make them say, "Wow, this is a great group of people. They're so loving and kind. I might like to be part of their group." The best way to introduce people to God's love and grace, is to show love and grace yourself.
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Hinduism says - many ways to the one god. Helps hindus to understand and assimilate in other cultures, without loosing the Hindu identity.\n\nIslam is rather rigid, and discounts many other ways to reach god. It translates into a rigid islamic culture. So, muslims when they immigrate, may find themselves clashing culturally with the host society. That can lead to their not having access to education, resources, finances etc. offered by the host society. In France, for example muslim immigrants mainly live in Ghettos, and have not integrated into the permissive French society.\n\nMuslims who are from India for example, do very well in USA. Indian muslims (the educated ones who come to USA) are usually more open minded, tolerant, open to change and assimilation. But many muslims from muslim countries - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Africa etc. do find themselves at a crossroad, and find it difficult to integrate.
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If the religion you are in is not based on promises that you can give to people who ASK for help, then it is useless. If you are a Christian and you have to judge someone who isn't, you are a Spaz and need to get a life. If you are condemning behaviour and the person didn't exactly ask you for you opinion you are disrespectful. As far as converting, that should be somebody's choice if they want to change to a religion.  I say all this because the above behaviour is not what God's wants Christians to do, I know this because I am one.
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hey man-its no problem one thing army does is try to accommodate your religion-you will be allowed to worship in the way you choose-old hippie here old vet also
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No. According to Islam, a person has the right to choose his religion. He can switch to any religion he or she want.
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u might want to get religious
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pray for the god , it will automatically convert. you are in the religous section.
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Of course, your question 'do you still think I am in the wrong group' will raise the ire of those whose belief systems are more rigid and dogmatic than your own.    If this religion suits you, who am I to tell you that there is something better somewhere else?  So, go on, surprise us then.....  you're a Hindu following the Smarta tradition.  Am I right?  The only thing you have not mentioned is reincarnation, but that would have given it away.
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While there is only one God, there are countless numbers of beliefs.\n\nWhen people convert, it is because they find their old belief subject to doubt, and they have found one that they are absolutely sure is true.\n\nBut, I read in a Salman Rushdie book; \n"Religious conversion, it is like getting on a train. Afterwards, it is only in the train itself that you are really belonging. Not departure platform, not arrival platform. In both these places you are totally despised. Such is converts"\n\nYou, however, is perfectly entitled to your own opinion.
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Little knowledge is dangerous. You are its best example. You have no shame to take an Id by a Hindu God and then condemn and ridicule your own Gods. It is better to be a good Muslim than to be a bad Hindu in Hindustan.
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A child is usually the religion that the mother is.And the children won't be accepted as jewish unless the mother is.They could convert, though.But yes, a choice will need to be made.Or do what I do.Give my son back ground on every religion and let him choose when he's older.