Another aspect that bothers me is the false indoctrination about Hinduism that they come in with. Usually when two strangers meet, they discuss in both directions, as both parties are curious as to exactly what the other one is up to. Hinduism has strong ethics, strong family values, abhors violence, takes care of its elders, respects the planet, has incredibly deep philosophical systems, and much more. It's rich. But what's taught about it is the 'rigid' caste system, false Gods, and all that. Often words like 'Gandhi' are misspelled, demonstrating a total lack of knowledge or respect. In Sri Lanka the kids from Catholic schools were taught to spit on the Hindu shrines as they walked to school.
So it's a one way conversation, one side telling all, and the other listening. Sad, really. So much to learn, an opportunity wasted. The few Christians who do listen and ask questions are often amazed.
So the question should be, "Who should be teaching whom?" But of course most Hindus won't bother to share because they fully know the newcomer won't be able to understand. We have to wait a few lifetimes before they're ready for such depth.
