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Former Hindus who now follow Christ can maintain a truly Hindu identity by developing their faith within their own cultural traditions and families. Friendship and intercessory prayer, rather than rationalistic apologetics, are effective ways to reach Hindus with Christ’s love.

Incarnating the gospel in “Hinduism”—best understood as a multi-religious phenomenon or civilization—was a central focus of the Rethinking Forum’s second annual consultation in Chicago January 2-4, 2004.

Seventy-five men and women burdened with sharing Christ with Hindus took part in the consultation. The music group Aradhna presented the ministry of “bhajans,” a term that refers to a popular Hindu style of spiritual song and the songs themselves. The “bhajan” is a repetitious song with a simple melodic line that is often sung antiphonally. This music is becoming a key ingredient to presenting Christ non-confrontationally in Hindu contexts.

The Rethinking Forum is a network of scholars and activists committed to the birthing of Christ-centered movements within Hindu cultures and communities.

For a magazine on “Rethinking Hindu Ministry” or to learn about the 2005 Rethinking Forum, contact [email protected].