Section 12.4: Bar Mitzvah for Hindus?
Section 12.4: Bar Mitzvah for Hindus? It is Jewish tradition to have their children participate in bris and bar mitzvah ceremonies. The bris (circumcision) is a religious ceremony performed on 8th day of childbirth. The Bar- (or Bat- for a girl) Mitzvah is a religious ritual performed at age of 12-13 years to announce the […]
Section 12.5: The Bible on Hindus?
Section 12.5: The Bible on Hindus? All religious scriptures have shortcomings. The Lord Shiva and Lord God are portrayed as angry Gods, thought there may be justifications provided by believers. The Abrahamic (Jewish, Christian and Muslim) scriptures have spent a good deal of efforts criticizing others’ belief systems. For an interfaith couple, it is not […]
Section 12.6: The Koran on Hindus?
Section 12.6: The Koran on Hindus? Christians and Jews are discussed in detail in several sections of Koran, but there is no direct mention of the word “Hindu” in the Koran. You are an “unbeliever” or “disbeliever” if you believe in having the liberty to pray to multiple forms of God, associate other names of […]
Section 12.7: The Koran on Christians and Jews?
Section 12.7: The Koran on Christians and Jews? One of the most important questions a Christian-Muslim couple has to address is if Jesus is a Son of God or one of the apostles. Readers are advised to read several chapters in the Koran on Christianity and Judaism. Here a brief summary is presented. Christians believe […]
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix A: Glossary Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. (Followers of Abraham, who received the first covenant of God in 1943 BC.) Admin: The author of this book, Dr. Dilip Amin, who goes by this name at dev.interfaithshaadi.org/. Agnostic: A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or […]
Appendix B: Endorsements at InterfaithShaadi.org
Appendix B: Endorsements at dev.interfaithshaadi.org/ The author has been providing guidance to new adults based on the theme of this book Interfaith Marriages with Equality at dev.interfaithshaadi.org/ under an alias “Admin.” Below are some of unsolicited feedbacks from readers since 2009. These positive comments encouraged the author to continue working on this complex subject matter. […]
Bibliography
Bibliography Bhagavad-Gita, As It Is, by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Second edition (2016). Alachua, FL: The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. The Holy Bible – The Gideons International (1985). Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Holy Geeta – translated by Swami Chinmayananda (2006). Mumbai, India: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust. The Holy Quran – […]
Media Coverage of the Book: Interfaith Marriage
These are media coverages for the book and/or work. For endorsements of the book, read here. Milk and Yogurt (Dec 4, 2022) On NPR: Interfaith marriages with Fred Stella (Nov 11, 2022, Nov 20, 2022) A presentation to HCI Scholars (Nov 11, 2022) Discussion with Esther Dhanraj on an Ex-Christian show: Love Jihad – The Christian […]
Authors Presentations and Travel Plans
Book: Interfaith Marriage – Share & Respect with Equality These are presentations and travel plans for Dr. Dilip Amin. Dec 25-Jan 23: India Book tour Nov 11, 2017: Bharatiya Temple, Pennsylvania, USA Sep 15-17, 2017: HMEC meeting, Indianapolis Jul 29, 2017: Houston, 3-6 pm Apr 23, 2017: Pluralism, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep School, Islamic Network […]
Endorsement of the Book: Interfaith Marriage
Book: Interfaith Marriage – Share & Respect with Equality These are some good words about the book — Interfaith Marriage: Share & Respect with Equality. For media coverage on the book, read here. ARVIND KUMAR AKELA says: March 24, 2018 I highly recommend this book to everyone. First book of its kind. As we are […]