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Sanatana Dharma again

The term "Sanatana Dharma" is already in the lead. Joshua Jonathan -Let's talk! 04:12, 18 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

And in a properly nuanced way. --NeilN talk to me 04:15, 18 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Conversion

In this section of the article, "Islamic rule and sects of Hinduism (c. 1100-1850 CE)", there is a sentence, "During this period Buddhism declined rapidly and large number of Hindus converted to Islam" - please change that to "During this period Buddhism declined rapidly and a large number of Hindus were forcibly converted to Islam", because people were forcibly converted to Islam.-Raam2 (talk) 15:09, 21 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

@Raam2: What sources do you have to back up that statement? --NeilN talk to me 16:34, 21 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

One source for forced conversion is, "Dalit's Inheritance in Hindu Religion", by Mahendra Singh, found at http://books.google.co.in/books?id=7CoelGoA6l8C&pg=PA126&lpg=PA126&dq=forced+conversion+aurangzeb&source=bl&ots=vgIv6_rEtA&sig=l3qhDFgLBMiHPff-qF8i6hOr4tI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=oYzKU4vqLYv48QWJ2oLADw&ved=0CFAQ6AEwCDgK#v=onepage&q=forced%20conversion%20aurangzeb&f=false and another is at http://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_malfuzat_frameset.htmRaam2 (talk) 16:45, 21 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Another is http://www.class.uidaho.edu/ngier/mm.htmRaam2 (talk) 16:46, 21 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
This "source"[3] literally states:
"He communed with this sky god before going into battle and before negotiating treaties, but at no time did he or any Mongol leader force this belief on others.".
It even goes on to say:
"Contrary to widespread belief, most Muslims in India and Indonesia were not converted by the sword. Some forced conversions did happen in India''
This "source"[4] does not mention forced conversation accruing in mass or small scale and that it instead states that it was only a policy. To clear up the amount, you should refer back to your first "source" that contradicts you. As for this "source"[5], it uses self published research which Wikipedia does not allow. If you really want to contribute please provided sources that you actually read instead of just search keyterms. Don't risk being blocked for such a behavior. [User:AcidSnow|AcidSnow]] (talk) 23:29, 22 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Don't know what "behavior" of his made you threaten him for getting blocked. He may be a new user perhaps wanted to initiate a discussion on some point in the article. He did not go ahead and edit the article without discussing to warrant a warning like this. Learn to "Assume Good faith" and "Be nice to others". You seem to have worked up because he bought up a forced conversion issue. Lokesh 2000 (talk) 05:22, 23 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]