#FakeNews. Africa was largely converted in the last 50 years. No “caste.”
Jati ties are the biggest barrier *against* conversion. The 7th Day Adventists mass converted in Andhra because they *kept* jati ties.
If “caste” were the barrier you think seculars would attack it 24x7?
Jati ties are the biggest barrier *against* conversion. The 7th Day Adventists mass converted in Andhra because they *kept* jati ties.
If “caste” were the barrier you think seculars would attack it 24x7?
Everything that we’ve have been taught is false. We weren’t defeated because of “caste.” Conversions are not due to “caste.”
And there is no “caste system.”
Jatis have been our strength.
Varna is the most egalitarian system anywhere in the ancient world.
And there is no “caste system.”
Jatis have been our strength.
Varna is the most egalitarian system anywhere in the ancient world.
In fact, in many places more “upper castes” have converted. All the Catholic Church hierarchy in India is “upper caste.”
Many “untouchables” wanted equity but did not want to leave their traditions for it. Many are big Rama Bhakts.
Many “untouchables” wanted equity but did not want to leave their traditions for it. Many are big Rama Bhakts.
Because the Indian State failed to protect them. Tribal populations left to themselves simply have no resources and ability to counter missionaries. They’ve been converted all over the world.. See my article on religious freedom.
So true.. Even in Pakistan it is the”lower castes” who have held on to Hinduism. All “upper castes” have converted. All our caste stories are simply false.
I never said that there was no discrimination due to jati or varna. Rather our understanding and narratives about these are false. Our “explanation” is false, not denying anyone’s bad experience.
The standard explanations of “caste system” are largely based on “Brahamanical Black Magic” to explain the persistence of this. It is unscientific bull which comes from Christian theology of Brahmins as Priests with Magical ability to control people.
The narrative around the “caste system” has done real damage to Dalit communities.
