Links on Christianity and Hinduism

Academic or General Sources

• Society for Hindu-Christian Studies
  University of Calgary
  "The Society for Hindu-Christian Studies was founded in November 1994.... The Society is dedicated to the study of Hinduism and Christianity and their interrelationships. It seeks to create a forum for the presentation of historical research and studies of contemporary practice, for the fostering of dialogue and interreligious conversation, carried forward in a spirit of openness, respect and true inquiry."
• Hinduism and Christianity
  Beliefnet Forum
  A forum thread on Hinduism and Christianity.

Hindu Perspectives

• Will Hinduism Overtake Christianity?
  Hindu Website
  By Dr. K N Bastola. Two-page essay examines the strengths and weaknesses of Hinduism and its future prospects compared to Christianity.
• Hinduism and Christianity
  Hindu Website
  Summary of similarities and differences between Hinduism and Christianity, including discussion of whether Jesus went to India. Quite negative towards Christians, especially missionaries.
• Hindu Christian Point Counter Point
  Himalayan Academy
  From a Hindu perspective, but quite neutral. Outlines nine beliefs of Hinduism followed by nine beliefs of Christians.
• Gandhi on Hinduism and Christianity
  Hindu-Religion.net Forum
  Forum post of several quotations from Gandhi on Hinduism and Christianity.

Christian Perspectives

• Comparing Christianity and Hinduism
  Catholic Educator's Resource Center
  By Peter Kreeft, noted Catholic apologist. Summary of the nine main differences between Christianity and Hinduism, with other brief comments. A sympathetic and respectful appraisal of Hinduism.
• Hinduism and Christianity: How Does Hindu Teaching Compare to the Bible?
  The Gospel Way
  Well-documented and straightforward comparison by David E. Pratte of the respective views of Hinduism and the Christian Bible on the topics of God, Man's Destiny, and Salvation. Reserves conclusion until the end of the essay, which is "Hinduism cannot save because it worships the wrong God, follows the wrong religious authority, seeks the wrong destiny, and teaches the wrong ways to achieve that destiny. True salvation can be found only in Jesus Christ."
• A Leap to Faith: Hinduism to Christianity
  Campus Crusade for Christ International
  Account of a 15-year-old Indian boy's conversation from Hinduism to Christianity after a Hindu pilgrimage in the mid-1990s.
• The Divine Incarnation in Hinduism and Christianity
  comparativereligion.com
  Full-length analysis of Hindu avatars and the Christian doctrine of the Incarnation of Christ, including a consideration of whether Jesus could be considered a Hindu avatar. A thorough treatment from a Christian perspective.
• What Goes Around Comes Around: What's Up With Hinduism?
  Breakaway Magazine
  By Fritz Ridenour (author of What's the Difference?) for a Focus on the Family teen magazine. An overview for of the differences between Hinduism and Christianity. Concludes that Hinduism's "god is too small."
• Hinduism: Traditions and Christianity
  Religion-Cults
  Brief overview of similarities and differences between the Christianity and Hindu Trinities and why Krishna is inferior to Jesus. Respectful, from a Catholic viewpoint.
• Hinduism and Christianity
  History Channel Forum
  Lengthy essay on Hinduism and Christianity from a Christian perspective.