ConfusedKuri

Lol, nice.

Was it difficult to give it up for you? Problem is, so much stuff has gelatine in it too. I find that incredibly annoying, all the good stuff has gelatine in! Even a cake I once ate, I noticed it had gelatine in it. Who puts gelatine in a banana-toffee chocolate cake? :areyoucra

Nope, she's a gori. I agree, I want them to have the ability to choose what religion they go for. I hope they stay Dharmic and keep their names, though. I find it strange when people lose their names for religious purposes.

Yeah, I created a vegetarian group on RF. Are you vegetarian or a meat eater?

Kind of. It's difficult to get information on religion out of her, since she generally sees religion as between her and God. I just asked her, and she replied with "Kind of yeah." Very descriptive.

She is somewhere between Hinduism and Buddhism, leaning mostly towards Hinduism (but she find the no beef idea quite distressing, lol). We're planning on bringing the kids up with a liberally religious upbringing: meaning they're not being dragged to mandir or whatever every 30 minutes, but we will encourage them to know their path and so on.

Yeah I am. Children, too. That's part of the reason why, I guess, although my wife is understanding and would let me go to India for a month or two if I wished.

The ability to do so, lol. When I can, I do plan on it, but I don't think it'll be for some time yet!

That's pretty exciting. I'd love to go to all of those places, too. One of the things I do want to see is the Golden Temple of Sikhism. Maybe Varanasi, too.

Oh dear, overrun? I suppose there are probably whole villages in India where everyone is Christian, aren't there?

Where would you like to visit in the North of India? Any ideas? I would like to visit Punjab.

Ohhh, cool. Have you ever considered visiting there?

I can speak a little Hindi and Punjabi, but it's only the basics, such as "Kya tum theek ho?" "Larka kha raha hai." etc. Very basic phrases. What about you?

What area is it in India you are from, do you know? If you don't mind me asking that is, of course.

Hehe, yeah there are quite a lot of us out there, which is surprising! I've never met a white Hindu or white Sikh in my city, though. A couple of white Buddhists, but no white Hindus or Sikhs. Strange, that.

Nope. I'm a gora.

I spent a little time as a Christian, but I couldn't practise it. It doesn't work for me, it's too.. alien to my own beliefs.

Yep! Long hair. It's to my upper back now, and I still think it's too short. My hair used to be to my lower back and I loved it that length.

I've had my hair cut before, including when I had a brief time in Christianity. I wish I hadn't, though, because I missed it when I had it all cut off.

I keep my facial hair short (often clean shaven -> visible goatee, then shave it all off), but I keep my hair long. I can have it cut, but I don't plan on it unless I need it cut (for example, cutting split ends).

I don't really like short hair, on anyone. It looks strange to me. I've had a lot of harassment from my sister over my long hair. She hates long hair, especially on men, but tough.

Lol, yep! I have... 23 last count. I didn't count them though, but that sounds about right. It's more visible if I keep my hair in a ponytail, though. I have long hair, and it's less visible when it's loose for some reason. I don't want to dye them, I kind of like them.

Haha, luckily I don't look about 40--but I do have grey hairs.

I'll PM you when I can think of something to ask. Which won't be long, since I'm nosy.

Haha, not a problem.

Wow, that is early. My cousin never found out until he was 15 or something. 22? Cool, I'm 23, but I feel about 40. So I'm guessing you entered Islam about.. 16 or 17 or so, right?

Ahh, I see. When did you find out you were adopted? How old are you now, if you don't mind me asking?

Exciting times! Hinduism is a truly beautiful religion.
Were you born to Hindu parents, or grandparents then, if you permit me to ask?

You're welcome.

If you want, you can check out the Seekers DIR if you haven't already. I campaigned to get it started so people who are looking for a path can discuss it together.

I'm very interested in hearing your story sometime, if you don't mind. I was reading one thread and it said you used to be Muslim? What attracted you to Hinduism?