Christians; how do you regard Hinduism?

[Dorian Gray]

491. This I appreciate

Because it's stated in a non-snarky way. And I love snark. But not when discussing something of this nature.

Of course I've considered this. I've spent the years from age 15 - 35 pretty much non-religious. And my current level of religiosity varies from day to day, week to week, and month to month. I didn't one day decide: Hey! I'm Catholic and that's it! There's no more to explore. Of course, examining the world around us strengthens our own belief that we arrive at from our experience and interactions. Or sometimes it does the opposite and weakens it.

What appeals to me about my faith is the people who surround me who live that faith in a very positive way. I strive to be like that. What doesn't appeal to me is dogmatism black and white thinking that one might find from those in leadership positions. I'd certainly be telling an untruth if I said that my upbringing and the family I was born to didn't have a major impact on my faith. Of course. And I think that if examining any faith practice out there, what appeals and doesn't appeal to me could be the same exact thing within those faiths.

But, no, knowing millions of people out there who have a(what is most likely MORE) profound belief and understanding of their faith does not make me want to change the path I am on. And I'm quite happy to attribute it to the culture that I'm surrounded by.