and that is where I get confused. Gospel of Matthew does talk about the Great Commission--turning the world christian. And many missionairies, in all honesty are trying to rescue lost souls. Its not about mistaken faith. But isn't it rather condescending to have to be rescued just because you are a non-christian. I know its the same with all the monotheist religion. there is no rage when i see converts. thats a right everyone should be born with, freedom to choose. what disturbs me is to see how it is pursued. I am not going to be ignorant and expect all honesty in this bureacracy, for this is christian bureaucracy. But like Endo said, for Christianity to pursue in non-christian countries, it has to be changed to adapt to their native culture and tradition. and not label hindus and their rituals as pagan and hedonistic. I am not intolerant to any faith, and i don't say this as a disclaimer. but when people are being paid to convert, who then are ostracized by their friends and families.. it is just putrid. (and putrid cuz i love the word putrid, it is just a disgusted expression and its fun to say it over n over!)