Resolving religious differences in India

A simple sign found in the northern parts of India, it speaks volumes on what religion should be like in India.

Reading news that comes out of India must be a nightmare for those people who want all the world religions to just get along and be happy with each other.   There is a complex relationship of informal alliances that Indian society runs by.  Generally speaking Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs like to stick together; and Christians and Muslims will also stick together.  Let’s add the political side to this web, Congress has historically been all about appeasing the minorities so they support Christians and Muslims.  In fact, the Kerala state government recently passed a law that guarantees that any debts owed to banks will be forgiven, if you convert to Christianity.  In the midst of all this, how is it possible for the various religious parties to settle their differences? Continue reading