I fully endorse the views of Lord Dollar Popat in Asian Voice 26.12.2015 “Britain is a Christian country and we should be proud of it.’’ Surely the vast majority of Asian Voice readers will feel the same. I have no hesitation in saying that Christianity has shaped the world for better.
Unfortunately, the number of practising Christians is on decline but its essence, nonetheless, is apparent and reflected in all walks of life. Justice, equality, fairness, tolerance, humanity and love for all are sensed and experienced in all aspects of social and political life. Immigrants of different backgrounds have found safety, security, freedom, and opportunity to succeed and excel. Britain has given us so much; how can we be so ungrateful!!!
All religious scriptures teach their followers to respect other faiths. God is one. Hymns of any faith are divine. Listening to Christian hymns is not offensive to Hindus and does not make them any less Hindu or un-Hindu. It’s the moral obligation of all right minded people to preserve the rich Christian heritage. I conclude by penning down that, I am proud to be Hindu and I am also very proud to live in a Christian country.
Niranjan Vasant
London
