Personally, I relate to them as neighbors. And there are things I have in common with both Hindus and Muslims that I do not have in common with other neighbors. For instance, true Muslims really do believe that God is to be obeyed. Hindus believe that there is more to life than what is seen and that there are consequences for what we do. And both have a value on helping those who need our help. In India, Muslims and Christians are both persecuted religious minorities, so we have that in common.Ken wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:01 pmI have both Muslim and Hindu neighbors. I believe in my heart that they are bound by superstition and false beliefs. I cannot be who I am and use THEIR world view as the basis for my understanding. Our world views are not compatible. How do you suggest that I live my life and relate to my neighbors?Bootstrap wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:29 amTo some people, that means that I do not accept "who they are", this is their identity. And this is the paradox: my identity is rooted in an understanding of God and of me as a created being in God's good will, my body is very much my body, and I cannot be who I am and use THEIR worldview as the basis for my understanding. Our world views are not compatible.
I moved this from the trans thread, but I might also point this out: both Hindus and Muslims generally believe that our bodies have gender, and that this is part of the created order.
In general, I think I build on what you have in common. And especially on things you have in common that you might not have in common with others.
But I also draw lines. When a Hindu friend took me to a Hindu temple on a tour of her city, I made it clear that I could make no offerings and could do no acts of worship. She said that I was welcome to come in and just look, so I did. For that matter, I pray along with most of the Orthodox liturgy, but I don't participate in some of the Marian parts.