In recent years, a growing number of Indians have converted to Christianity, often under the impression that doing so aligns them with Western values and global prestige. This shift is frequently portrayed as a move toward modernity, progress, and international acceptance. But beneath the surface lies a sobering reality: loyalty to the West does not guarantee belonging.

Despite their devotion, Indian Christians are not always embraced by the very communities they seek to emulate. Cultural and racial biases persist, and converts often find themselves treated as second-class believers—accepted in theology, but not in fellowship. This video of a newbie Indian convert, enthusiastically demonstrating his newly acquired status starkly illustrates this point: Indian Christians are visibly unwelcome in Western Christian circles, more so when they demand parity. Their faith, while sincere, does not shield them from exclusion.

This reality demands introspection. Many Indian Christians harbor resentment toward fellow Indians who remain Hindu, often viewing them with disdain or superiority. But if they themselves are not accepted by the global Christian community, what justification remains for such hatred? It is time for this hostility to end. Hatred toward one’s own people, especially when rooted in religious conversion, is not only misguided—it is self-defeating.

For those who actively push for the conversion of Hindus, this is a moment of reckoning. Conversion is not a cure for social inequality, nor is it a passport to global acceptance. It is a deeply personal decision that must be made with full awareness of its consequences—not just spiritual, but cultural and communal.

We extend an invite to the gentleman featured in the video back to Hinduism. His return is not just symbolic—it is a powerful reminder that dignity and belonging are found not in abandoning one’s roots, but in embracing them. His journey should serve as a lesson to all who believe that conversion is the path to respect. True respect begins with self-respect, and that starts by honoring one’s heritage.