I agree with both of you to some degree and disagree to the most part. You have also cited some examples which are not uncommon but on the same token you need to look into other cultures as well before condemning our own. Look into any ethnic culture outside Nepal, understand them their views and compare it with Nepali culture, than you will know what I mean. There are people to whom I have the same feeling that you have mentioned above. Once they are back from America they treat other Nepalis as second class citizens. I have seen those, sadly some are related to me, of course I stay away from them. I am not here to say that what ever we do is good. That is not what I am saying. All I am saying is understand your own culture before you speak against it. I am not saying that just Buddhist and Hindus live together and that's our only culture. I had been to the different parts of the country when I was back home and have seen people of other faith being listened to. When I asked one of the elders why he was listening to that person of other faith he said "all faiths are created by god. if other faiths exist means that he (god) wanted them to exist, I am only listening to what other faith is that does not mean that I will change my faith" This statement is coming from someone who is walking on the street, a most common person you can find in Nepal. Where else can you find such a profound acceptance of other faiths in the world?? -Shiv