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The quote you reference speaks to the principle of "invincible ignorance."

That is, if a Hindu is utterly convinced, because of his upbringing, social situation, etc. that Hinduism is the truth, and because of this he never feels the need to even consider anything else, then God in His Mercy, could intervene in some mysterious, extraordinary, and unseen way, allowing this Hindu to somehow participate in the death and ressurection of the Lord JESUS, thus saving the poor sap.

So, yes, Virginia, there may be Hindus in Heaven. The Lord JESUS can bring anyone He wants to the Father

That said, the Missionaries of Charity have converted many, many people on their deathbeds. I know of one specific AIDS patient of theirs in Washington DC who was baptized in the nick of time.

They did not do it through arguing apologetics. Blessed Teresa's idea was: "You believe your religion is right and mine is wrong. Fine. Live with me, and let's see whose religion is true." And then she lived the truth.

According to the Bible, there is only one way that salvation in Christ comes about:

"So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ." (Romans 10:17, NASB)