The Press., 1894-11-01

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 ing the products of the cow) in order t,
 be reinstated in their caste.
 The position of educated Hindus in re
 gard to christianity is very curious
 study. Those who have studied in the
 government schools, where no religious instruction whatever is given, have very
 Ill defined notions about christianity
 But those who have been educated in the
 missionary institutions have had the Bi
 ble and christianity taught to them. Most of them have a respect for it and believe that it is true. But they are very proud spirited, and do not like to think that the ancient religion of India is false. Hence, instead of accepting christianity, they make every effort to find something good in Hinduism. They admit that the present Hinduism is very corrupt, and so they go away back to the Vedic religion to try to find something satisfactory there. They find few good things in this heap Of rubbish, and these they proudly hold up against christianity. In order to reach this class of men, have recently started class in connection with the Y. MICA. for religious discussion. In this class explain the great christian doctrines and invite questions and discussion of them. A great many of these men stumble on the doctrine of the divinity of Christ They say that he was very good man, a great religious leader, and that he is worthy of imitation, but they do not like the doctrine that he is the universal Saw for. A few days ago gave in my class some very convincing arguments that Jesus was indeed the Son of God. They were forced to admit the truth of them, but they did not like to admit that Christ was the only incarnation of God. They cited the cases of Rama and Krishna, two old Hindu hero gods, who are said to be incarnations of Vishnu. Some of these men try to get rid of accepting christiani ty by saying that no one religion has all the truth, but that we must study all the religions of the world in order to obtain it. But in the cases of a great many of the educated young men the secret of the matter is, that they are really convinced Of the truth of christianity, but they do not have the courage to come out and ac- cept it and make the sacrifice which it asks. If they become christians then they are at once driven out of their home, for their relatives say that they have dis graced them. They have to suffer great opposition and persecution. Every effort is made to prevent them from being bap- tized. Sometimes when they are away from home lying telegrams are sent to them just before the time of their baptism, telling them that their father or mother is dangerously sick, and they must come at once. It takes vast amount of cour- age for Hindu to become christian, and this quality is one which the Hindus lack. Hence there are great many who secretly believe in christianity, but do not dare to profess it. Many are unhappy, and try to banish the thoughts of religion from their minds. felt very sorry for an excellent teacher in our girls school who told me that he had not the courage to do what he felt was right in regard to religion, and hence he did not like to have his mind troubled with it.
 What have said above will I think, give my readers an idea of the state to which has attained in India. A great deal of religious unrest is showing itself all over the land. There are many signs that there is a time coming when large numbers from all ranks will leave their heathenism and come out into the light of the gospel of Christ. It is inn possible to predict when this break will take place, but we do know that the pres- ent is a critical time, and one when stren- uOus christian effort is demanded.
 HARVEY M. LAWSON.
 Ahmednagar, India, Sept. 27, 1894.