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The Bible belt states would lynch a hindu priest if they found him prosletyzing with a Gita in hand.

That is completely ridiculous. Do you actually believe such nonsense or are you just arguing hyperbolically? The American south (or anywhere else here) is nothing like that, you've been watching too many movies. I doubt such a lynching has ever happened, at least in the last several generations, maybe a freak incident or two that can happen anywhere. And if it did, it would be prosecuted as a crime, and virtually all 'Bible Belters' evangelicals would be in favor of the prosecution against perps of such violence. There is a huge difference between disapproving of proselytizing (verbally trying to persuade someone to join their religion) and turning to violence. LOL, no one has beat up Tom Cruise, not even his young wife's parents.

And even the violence against Christians in India isn't primarily what is provoking such outrage, because we all realize that it is an emotional issue and sometimes people get out of hand. It is the outlawing of free religious speech that is the main issue. No one is arguing in favor of fraud or coercion through implied violence, but rather letting religious speech that uses persuasion and logic be allowed.

Here in the 'Bible Belt' some might express disapproval or mock proselytizers of other faiths, but we don't create laws against such speech.

It is the outlawing of free religious speech that is the main issue. No one is arguing in favor of fraud or coercion through implied violence, but rather letting religious speech that uses persuasion and logic be allowed

Do you seriously believe that!! Have you seen these people in action? These people dont go to literate, informed people and have a civilised discussion using persuasion and logic. They go to the illiterates, the vulnerable and tempt them through money and financial benefits. They have "faith healing" ceremonies where paid actors are brought in to declare miracles. Medical facilities, food and other material benefits are held out as bait to get converts. Pleaseeee these people are the least tolerant and respecting of other cultures and faiths.

Indians are some of the most argumentative people. They would have no problems with intellectual discussions. And yeah this includes the people that you term radical hindus. This isnt a matter of faith or expression. India has plenty of it and more. An Average Indian is more tolerant, more accepting and more spiritual than the average american. India should boot out these intolerant invaders.

And the bible belt is tolerating?? lol.