First, ask yourself, "Who is asking the question?" Millions of people are sincerely interested in Hinduism and the many Asian religions. Let's begin with advice on the attitudes to hold when responding. Perusing the list for this edition of the magazine, we thought it crucial to add a tenth dialog on caste, since that is the most relentless criticism Hinduism faces today. Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami took up the challenge and provided the following answers to the nine questions. These questions had perplexed the Hindu youth themselves and their parents had no convincing answers. Back in the spring of 1990, a group of teens from the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, Lemont, sent a request to Hinduism Today for "official answers " to nine questions they were commonly asked by their peers. It takes some good preparation and a little attitude adjustment to confidently field queries on your faith be they from friendly co-workers, students, passersby or especially from Christian evangelists.
Have you ever been put on the spot with a provocative question about Hinduism, even one that really shouldn't be so hard to answer? If so, you are not alone. HERE ARE TEN THOUGHTFUL ANSWERS YOU CAN USE TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT.
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS ARE FULL OF QUESTIONS. HUMANITY'S MOST PROFOUND FAITH IS NOW A GLOBAL PHENOMENON.
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