Should Vaishnavism become a proselytizing faith?

[Guest guest]

Do you think it would be wise, if Vaishnavism became more like Christianity in the way it tries to attract converts! If vedic organizations could promote vaishnavism to christians by presenting it as something they're familiar with would that be ok? Or would that be diluting Gaudiya Vaishnavism? Some examples would be adding pews as a temple standard! There would be a separate room for bhajan and other activites without any pews! So basically two different services! A church-like service and then a traditional vedic service! If you don't understand I'll elaborate later! Adding a choir etc...So essentially taking some of the "INDIAN-NESS" out of Vaishnavism and accommodating Western(basically christian) culture! Also another thing would be having priest, gurus, swamis, etc. dress in a more formal way! I don't know if anyone has ever considered the point that westerners might find their dress a little informal or even odd! Another accommodation could be sunday services! Lastly, proselytizing is an affective way of gaining converts! TV and Media are important avenues to use to preach Vaishnavism to the masses! People can say what they want about christians, but they are extremely organized, and good at selling their product(Christianity)! They have Hollywood which relies heavily on Christian themes in almost every genre of movies geared towards western audiences! Of couse they also have TV channels that they proselytize and sell their religion convincingly 24/7! These are all good mediums to use to spread Krishna Consciousness! Please give me your opinion for ALL my suggestions above, thanks! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Pankaja_Dasa]

 

 

It's easy to sell something when it's so 'cheap.'

[Guest guest]

like pews and adding a choir! I like those idea alot! Nice suggestions!

[Pankaja_Dasa]

 

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[gHari]

 

The true religionist sells God with every breath he takes, every word he utters, every movement he makes. He enhances the devotion and faith of Christian, Muslim and Vaisnava alike.

 

If religion to you is a bunch of words and procedures, if God is still a word in a book, then you might feel it necessary to share that - but true religion is beyond those words, and it is the common denominator among all schools of faith.

 

Selling God is important. Buying God is even more important. Trade in the words for something more lasting. Sell God, not words.