THE POLITICS OF RELIGION AND THE COMPLEX SPIRITUALITY OF RELIGIOUS ENCOUNTERS AND CO – REALIZATIONS: THE MULTIVERSE OF HINDU ENGAGEMENT WITH CHRISTIANITY IN INDIA

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https://doi.org/10.54561/prj0701041g

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Hindu-Christian engagement, politics od religion, complexity of spirituality, inter-religious dialogue

Abstract

The paper discusses the complexity of spiritual quest and border-crossing dialogues in India. It discusses the multiverse of engagement between Hindus and Christians and the plural streams of co-walking, contradictions and confrontations. It discusses the complex histories of encounters between Hindus and Christians. It discusses the inter-religious dialogues undertaken by religious leaders, reformers and common people from both the traditions.

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2022-12-14

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Giri, A. K. (2022). THE POLITICS OF RELIGION AND THE COMPLEX SPIRITUALITY OF RELIGIOUS ENCOUNTERS AND CO – REALIZATIONS: THE MULTIVERSE OF HINDU ENGAGEMENT WITH CHRISTIANITY IN INDIA. Politics and Religion Journal, 7(1), 41–73. https://doi.org/10.54561/prj0701041g