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Pavamanaprasad Athani's avatar

A very interesting juxtaposition of two kinds of 'activism', the religious (missionary) and the social, and their intertwinings. But also about fundamental differences in their approach and attitude. Perhaps attitude drives approach here. 'you never see an offended missionary'! So true and so profound! Perhaps the most successful of the activists in history adapted from missionaries and infused a faith element in their vision and approach?

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Bhaasita Athani's avatar

Certainly seems that way to me. Their attitudes clearly show a superior capacity to empathize with those they want to convert. A gut level understanding of human nature if you will.

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