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Hey Paul.. coming back from the latest blog and then to this one.. I have a problem with this gospel.. the gospel where the opening line is "We Are Impure".

As Dalits, this is not a new statement to us... Our ancestors have heard this even before the first disciple or missionary landed in India... The next statement is usually an ask, do this, do that, sacrifice this, give that so you find your redemption after you die or in the next life..

"Guilt Tripping" should not be the beginning of any relationship, even if it has "God" in it.

From a social point of view, guilt tripping comes from religions that preach from abundance, from privilege, and from a position of power. Imagine being a Christian in India during the British regime, on one side, you and your country people are persecuted and under slavery by the same people who also preached about the "good news" to you. How confusing that must be.

The Dalit Gospel is simple, we are rejected and deemed untouchable by the majority of the population in the country, Christ promises us brotherhood and an equal place in the church as much it is in heaven. Dalit Gospel is harder because the person preaching it must also see how the people can be uplifted while they are alive, rather than just praying for their way in heaven.

The Term Shudra, translates to son-of-a-whore, Christ and Christianity frees me from that curse. Its high time we stop sharing Western gospel as our own and rather see what the function of Christianity is to serve in India.

I say this only because I am fully aware of the kind of work you do and the need for more people to do it... Cheers brother..

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