If Indians come to America, should they adapt to our culture and true religion, Christianity?

letitcountry

They should learn English, but they can keep their culture, and part of our culture is freedom of religion, so they can believe what they want.

J B

No.

America has a true religion?

jonjon418

No, because christianity is not our "true religion."

Brian S

Christianity is not our "true religion" and it cannot possibly be. It is written in the constitution that the US may not adapt a national religion. It also provides for the separation of church and state (that doesn't mean Christians can't hold office, so don't even bring that up).
Amendment 1, line 1: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof"

erewhon77

Um, last time I checked the history books, the original inhabitants of "America" did not practice Christianity. Why should any new immigrants subscribe to it?

alanninn

WE HAVE FREEDOM OF RELIGION,THEY NEED TO SPEAK ENGLISH AND ANY OTHER LANGUAGE THEY CHOOSE..WHY?

babo1dm

Here have freedom of Religion ..so no they don't have too...yes they should try our culture

cdaley79

No, maybe Americans should adapt to their religion. It certainly looks a lot more fun.

heidi

How do you know Christianity is the true religion? There are tons of Religions

heythere

NO!!! And who say's our "true" religon is christianity? FYI.... Scholars have traced the roots of many of the Old Testament stories to the ancient, pagan myths of the ancient Mesopotamian cultures. There is no "true" religion in this country, thats the beauty of living in a "free" country!

Law abiding citizen

I don't care what religion you practice. Just learn our language, pay taxes, pay your medical bills, get car insurance, don't create gangs and crime, and don't make our neighborhoods trashy.

wildand5150

People who live in America have the right to practice whatever religion they choose. This is the very basis of this country, you can't be serious with your question.

ryanisalifestyle

to each his own... and 1st of all they were here 1st, so if u have that mentality we should convert to their culture and religion.

Tonatiuh

if you knew anything about Christ and His message you wouldn't claim Christianity as the only true religion!!!!!!!!

and people shouldn't have to adapt to your view of what a true american is!!!!! that's why people come to america for her freedom!!!!!!

dashelamet

I'm sorry...America's true religion is Christianity? No. It is not. Investigate the term, "freedom of religion."

Look up on line or in a history or civics book about the freedoms that your country was founded on.

America's culture is the culture of the world. That's one of the beauties of living here...you are free to be who you are.

paradigm_thinker

First, you didn't clarify what you meant by "Indians". Native Americans were once called Indians, thus the confusion. Natives from India are also Indians...so I will answer this for both.

Native Americans don't "come to America", they were already here...should they adapt to our culture? They have their own culture and should be considered part of our culture. Should they adapt to our "true religion, Christianity"? I believe this country has a Christian identity, seeing that the majority of our citizens belong to some form of Christian religion or another, but I don't understand what you mean by adapt to it. There is nothing to suggest that any adaptation needs to take place- they live here peacefully and co-exist among us in a multitude of ways, so I would say that the answer to that is "no".

Natives from India have their own culture. America prides itself (or used to) on being the great "Melting Pot" where all religions, cultures, and people were accepted (assuming they came here legally). Their culture is no less valid than ours, however, they should observe our national language (to help enable communications and better understanding) and our laws. As for religion, I do not understand what issue you are fabricating. They may bring their own faith and co-exist in our society as anyone else could, so the answer there is also "no".

On a side note, if your religion is a Christian one, I would advise you exercise patience, understanding, and forgiveness- English is a difficult language to learn and they already had to learn one language, so speaking ours may not come as easily to them as it may for you. If English were an easy language to learn, they wouldn't teach it in schools for 12 years...and still have people making mistakes.

papeche

forcing someone to accept a religion is meaningless,
if they don't beleive, and don't follow it in their home, they are still not of that faith.

second,
did the native americans force your ansestors to follow their religion and culture?

where do you have the basis to expect anyone else to do so.

just me

The USA does not have a 'true' religion...that's part of what makes this country great is the freedom of (or from) religion. And as far as culture...I think when someone goes to another country they need to adapt a little (i.e. in England, drive on the left side of the road) but they definitely do not need to abandon their own culture. Again, that is part of what makes this country great...the blending of cultures.

functionary01

Adapt to the culure, yes, but not to the degree that they sacrifice individuality or heritage. They can function in our society quite well while retaining ways and traditions from their homeland.

Christianity is A religion, period. It is not by any stretch of the imagination 'true' or any more valid than any other. Religious beliefs are a choice people people make. It is truly arrogant of you to assume otherwise, though you clearly and, I'm sure, inadvertently, illustrate a cogent reason for dispensing with religion altogether. There will never be a shred of hope for the evolution of mankind with such self-righteousness and bigotry so prevalent in the world.

richardnattress

Shouldn't americans obey their own rules?

Lisa

They can believe in any religion they want to.

Since when is Christianity our "true religion"?

Coffeyvillian

Of course not. Did we adapt the culture of native Americans when coming to this land? That's why we don't have a state religion.

Ophelia

I think anyone who comes should blend in with the basics of the culture and have loyalty to only this country. But they can worship whatever they like, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. We have the right to religious freedom, and our men and women of the armed forces have fought/died for ALL of our rights and freedoms. Not to uphold this right would be an insult to them.

hotguy24ca

No i don't believe that they should, if you go to India would you adopt Islam ?

lm050254

If they want to live here of course they should adapt to our culture. Their children are going to be really Americans without denying their parents origen.
As far as religion, last time I checked, in this country we have freedom of religion. I am a Christian but never heard that it was the "true" religion of this country

hawndawg

oF course not. America was founded on the principle that you can come here to worship any way or anyhting you want. it is FREE. get it, you silly christian. It was because of christians like you that the other christians came here in the first place. the catholics and protestants were at war killing each other.
you disgrace the teaching of jesus when you try to exclude others from a full and happy life in peace and safety.

smitty

They should speak the language and adapt to our culture but they have religious freedom to worship whoever they want

Millie S

As an Indian responding to your question,assume that you are hearing the answer straight from the horse's mouth. Indians as a people, are probably the most pliable race in the world and when emigrating to a progressive nation like the United States (for which I have great respect), they are certainly prepared to make some cultural adjustments and they should be. They wear your clothes, speak like you, work with you and after a period of time mix perfectly into the melting pot of cultures that the United States is. Certain communities of our nation (India) take a little longer to make these adjustments and are often penalised for it. Contrary to established stereotypes, Indians are NOT this boorish, conservative race that are impervious and immune to change .Just as white Americans will compromise their culture upto a reasonable extent , and not any further , Indians are no exception. Others have to accept this. As far as religion is concerned, for you to make such a statement about Christianity being the true religion,(it may be so for you personally) but to apply it to an entire nation would contradict your country's constitution and reality.You need to do a serious rethink about the narrow scope of your ideas and polish your general knowledge of communities other than your own.

David

It is a common misconception by many that the US is a christian nation. In the treaty of Tripoli in article 11 it is stated that:
As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.

So... No. In America you can have whatever culture, language and religion you want. You know, freedom of religion?

sophie38

Erm don't know if you haven't realised but there is scientific evidence stating what really happened. Religious folk just choose to ignore it. There is no such thing as God whether it is a chrisitian god, a muslim god or a buddhist god. For those who think I am sinful or lying just go onto youtube or grab a science book. It states clearly what has happened. Well have fun guys praying to erm... nothing. I will just live my life by my own morals and have a good time in doing so.

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