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Evangelization And Conversion Reconsidered In The Light Of The Contemporary Controversy In India: A Hindu Assessment, Anantanand Rambachan Jan 2002

Evangelization And Conversion Reconsidered In The Light Of The Contemporary Controversy In India: A Hindu Assessment, Anantanand Rambachan

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

The contemporary controversy in India, centered on the issue of evangelization and conversion, has elicited a variety of responses from both Hindus and Christians. Swami Dayananda Saraswati, a well known Vedanta teacher and founder of Arsha Vidya Pitham, equates conversion with violence because of the pain it causes to the family and community of the convert. He likens the religions of the world to ancient historical monuments and argues that these religions, like the pyramids of Egypt, must be preserved and protected. He expresses his approval for what he describes as "nonaggressive" religions that do not seek to win converts. …


Book Review: "Mission Today -- Reflection From An Ignatian Perspective", Vincent Sekhar Jan 1989

Book Review: "Mission Today -- Reflection From An Ignatian Perspective", Vincent Sekhar

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

A review of Mission Today -- Reflection from an Ignatian Perspective by Michael Amaladoss.


Book Review: "Dialogue In Action: Essays In Honour Of Johannes Aagaard", Anand Amaladass Jan 1989

Book Review: "Dialogue In Action: Essays In Honour Of Johannes Aagaard", Anand Amaladass

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

A review of Dialogue in Action: Essays in honour of Johannes Aagaard, edited by Lars Thunberg, Moti Lal Pandit, and Carl Vilh.