> In my experience Christians are much more forward thinking and secular than other minorities in India.
Sadly, not by much.
Indian Christians have adopted many of the vices of the West ( the rates of divorce among Indian Christians are higher than Indians), but in terms of a broader outlook, I have seen this only in the sub-category of those living in big cities, and predominantly english-speaking and educated.
The Christians in rural areas continue to hold on to caste, despite all efforts. In some ways, the Church structures themselves are casteist, and bar people from being part of it.
Sadly, not by much.
Indian Christians have adopted many of the vices of the West ( the rates of divorce among Indian Christians are higher than Indians), but in terms of a broader outlook, I have seen this only in the sub-category of those living in big cities, and predominantly english-speaking and educated.
The Christians in rural areas continue to hold on to caste, despite all efforts. In some ways, the Church structures themselves are casteist, and bar people from being part of it.