Re: Converts and hate
Originally Posted by
Divine Kala
Namaste
Recently I've been experiencing a fair amount of hate, all online, because I posted something that people have decided to take as racism, classism and as privilege.
But my question here is; what do the native Hindus here think of the converts? Be honest. Do you think we're imposing on your religion? Are you of the opinion that a person can only be born into Hinduism and anyone else is just culturally appropriating or are you happy to see Dharma attracting people from all walks of life?
Do you believe that converts can ever really practise Hinduism or do you believe that they're simply aping the styles of a culture and religion that they find exotic?
Would you rather see people who are interested in Hinduism and who genuinely take it up told to bugger off and that they can never be called to practise or would you prefer for them to be welcomed so long as they were genuine?
Those reactions r of people who r low in confidence about hinduism or their own place in it. You need not judge hindu behaviour to new comers solely based on online experience. Also not online groups r same, but generally people who spend significant time debating religilion on online forums r social marginals and thry thus behave accordingly with spite, ignorance and arrogance.
Why are you unhappy? Because 99.9 per cent Of everything you think, And of everything you do, Is for yourself —And there isn't one
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