Issues Pertaining to Hindu-Muslim Interfaith Term Paper

Though
some nations have adopted laws prohibiting interfaith marriage, especially
in contexts where theocracy rules, others yet are simple obstruction in
unity by social and cultural barriers. Marriage is surely one way to
undermine the perceived meaning of such barriers.
To this extent, "the first problem to be confronted by anyone
interested in bringing about a Hindu-Muslim theological dialogue would be
to motivate both sides to enter into such dialogue with openness and
seriousness. To have such a dialogue in a Western setting where dialogues
are in fashion nowadays is one thing; to have it in India, Pakistan, or
Bangladesh is quite another, and to bring it -about would require much
talent and commitment." (Swidler, 270) Here though, is presented something
of a remarkable challenge and simultaneous opportunity for those who have
chosen an interfaith marriage. In such contexts, where sometimes dangerous
hostility is likely to exist toward such a union, the interfaith couple may
proudly demonstrate that which is possible in the opening of dialogue.
For individuals of differing faiths to find happiness in this
ultimate commitment to one another is to suggest that in many ways the
offending differences which separate Hindus and Muslims are far smaller
than this human connection. The implications to broader cultures, which
today are indeed forced to stand as neighbors in so many global contexts,
East and West, are quite positive. In fact, one might suggest that this
type of unity is needed if we are to conquer the obstacles to peace between
Hindus and Muslims.

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