Is it not a fact that Hindu kings gave land and even constructed Mosques and Churches?
At the same time both Christianity and Islam are trying to convert Hindus by all possible means and methods. I don’t dispute this! It does not mean I think it is an appropriate practice by either religion. The best forms of religious practice do not need to convert, as people will come to them anyhow, as I have to Hinduism. 4. Even before the advent of Christianity in Europe, Christianity reached Kerala and there were local Christians, practicing and following Hindu customs and traditions (the Nazranis of Travancore). When the local Christians were forced to accept the dominance of the Pope that created conflicts and quarrels. How do you view the hegemony of the Pope over the Church? The development of papal authority within Christendom was a necessary but probably dangerous development as it suggested the Christian religion was like the Roman Empire, and that implied an almost infallible individual at the head. As there were no perfect emperors, even Alexander having fatal flaws in hi
