How long have you been whatever religion you are?

I am Hindu too... not that i an trying to convince you of something, but just trying to debate the point of being "Quite happy with it" thing, Did you mean to say that as you inculcated the essence of Hinduism in your daily life and thus that makes you happy? .... Don't you think Every one who practice their respective religion also think the same about their religion? .... Did you ever try to think about others who are being raped or killed or tortured every day... did god abandon them? and Why? ... I know Hindu myth promotes Karma Theory, but to be honest, don't you think as time is going by (in KALIYUGA) any person living in this world is bound to commit mistakes and thus adding to the burden of KARMA?... Why was the world created at the first place? and who created These Gods?... If they outsted the Time and space then what were they thinking when they created this world? The world no way near looks like a perfect world, With all due respect to you and your religion, I do think that one has to Question their beliefs to test their own faith.

Quite happy…meaning I am happy with the freedom that Hinduism allows me, the liberty and tolerance it promotes. I am glad that I don’t have to pray five times or go to the church every Sunday. I am glad I don’t even have to have any idols and pictures in my house…I believe in monotheist Hinduism i.e God is everywhere and God is life. There is no compulsion in religion…it is for me to interpret my religion as best as it suits me and live my life accordingly…I think only Hinduism allows this freedom. Belief in God if purely personal to me…God (if you believe) is accessible to everybody…rapist, murderers…all can take refuge in God and redeem themselves.

Hinduism also preaches castism, Brahmin, Shudra, Vaishnava and Kshatriya, In India there is quota system depending on the caste the person belongs to.... why..because there is a religion and knowingly or unknowingly many people suffer from it every single day ... I do not see any freedom here Also, I am a brahmin (though it doesn't matter to me) and according to Hinduism Brahmin's are supposed to be Vegeterians only .... isn't it?... I do not see any freedom there.... Dowry system still remains a Stigma in Indian History. During certain days women are not allowed to enter Mandirs .... they think it's a unholy... no freedom there, females were not supposed to enter Hanuman temple without their pallu on their heads, again, no freedom to act. Things have changed just recently just like in any other religions. Nothing to be proud of and about. The point is, Hinduism is no different than any other religion being practiced in world today, its just liberal on some points and rigid on others... Hinduism used to be just like any other religion in old times and promoted Male Chauevism and dominance in the society

How do you feel about those whose path does not prescribe a god? I myself am a Buddhist, so a god is just not a part of the picture for me.