2006-10-21 06:51:59 · 42 answers · asked by CuteSexy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
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.
2006-10-21 06:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by letitcountry 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-21 09:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by Martinique Samuelson 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-21 07:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by paradigm_thinker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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
2006-10-21 08:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by lm050254 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-21 07:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by functionary01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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"
2006-10-21 06:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
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?
2006-10-21 07:18:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
America's culture is a mixture of all kinds of cultures. That's what makes America so great. The majority of religious Americans would call themselves Christians, but America doesn't have a "true religion". Everyone is free to worship as they want or not worship at all.
2006-10-21 06:57:20 · answer #8 · answered by mocha5isfree 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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.
2006-10-21 07:00:40 · answer #9 · answered by just me 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. All people have the legal right to practice their religion in this country whether they are born here or immigrate to this country. The true American culture is the culture of the Native American people. People should worship as they chose.
2006-10-21 13:59:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the main things our country was founded upon, is relegious freedom. It is a fair balance though as to how accomodating we can be for all relegious practices. I realize there are those that have to face east and have a ritual to their prayers like 5 times a day. Well Wal-Mart can't come to a halt, and busses and trains not run so a few can worship in their manner. They would have to adapt to a degree. Some ancient relegions required human sacrifice but that is not allowed.....so there are some limits. You have freedom to worship but not the right to force it on others. I can pray when the mood strikes but I don't have the right to get on the intercom at K-Mart and force everyone to pray with me. I don't care if you wear a scarf but don't force me to wear one. It's common sense.
2006-10-21 07:28:56 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋