I’ve spoken here about the reasons why I think the word “convert” can be helpful for people new to Hinduism. It’s a label that one often grows beyond, but in the beginning it can help to frame your experience when you’re learning and doing things for the first time. However, I have realized thanks to my friends on Twitter that the word “convert” is a sensitive one. It is so closely connected to the evil and underhanded schemes of some... Read more