American Advice Columnist Responds to a Hindu's Concern

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.. American Advice Columnist Responds to a Hindu's Concern

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http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0212210280dec21,1,3950426

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UNITED STATES, December 21, 2002: The following letter appeared in "Dear

Abby," a syndicated column published in hundreds of U.S. newspapers: "Dear

Abby, I am a Hindu woman living in the 'Bible Belt' [southern USA]. Many of

my friends and acquaintances are Christian, and they are all wonderful --

except for one thing. Some try in small, subtle ways to convert me to their

faith. With Christmas approaching, I know what's coming -- boxes of baked

goodies with little brochures and pamphlets tucked inside all about Jesus

and the Christian faith. I wish you would remind people that all of us in

this diverse nation should respect the faiths of others. To try to convert

someone to your faith implies that you consider your religious beliefs

superior, and that is just plain wrong. I know these gestures are well

meant, but I wouldn't dream of sending Hindu brochures with my holiday

goodies. Abby, what is a tactful, but firm, way of dealing with this?"

signed, Happy Hindu In The Bible Belt. Abby's response: Dear Happy Hindu,

Much as you would like, you are not going to change people who feel it's

part of their religious commitment to "save" you. Ignore the brochures and

enjoy the goodies.

 

 

 

 

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