American Christians tend to view other faiths through the lenses of stereotypes. Islam is often deeply suspect, while Buddhism and Hinduism are usually viewed with respect, even affection. Little controversy arose when Lisa Simpson converted to Buddhismâ??imagine the outcry if she had accepted Islam.
Such favorable attitudes mean that Western media treat Asian faiths quite generously in matters of scandal and religious conflict. Christian believers on the ground in Asian countries, though, face issues of pressing concern, even of survival.
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