For sure missionaries use various tactics to convert Hindus.
Theological colonialism in India seems to have included an at times bewildering mix of hindu (sanatana dharma) elements and christian traditions, obviously to make a conversion more palatable to the people. Whether in terms of content (‘Christian Advaita’) or outer markers (e.g. Bede Griffiths changed his name to Swami Dayananda and sported saffron robes). A bit like the wolf in sheep’s clothing.
A typical characteristic amongst christians tends to be their sense of supremacy. In the clergy and more or less in everyone who ever followed the church, which means in most Westerners (yes, they can be such sweet smartasses). It seems like a collective imprint. This smugness can be blatantly obvious or subtle. Air of exclusivity and knowing better, or self-righteous humbleness (ego identification). A christian’s ‘duty’ to convert others is a consequence of that. And truth seeking, good hearted (and naiv) people are easy prey for confident, saintly smiling religious predators.
Apart from that, humans naturally want to be seen and appreciated. Want to be loved and adored for how special they are. The church (or any cult / guru) sees this as an opportunity, to persuade people into becoming followers.
In my view, it is not necessarily the ‘threat and fear of hell’ that motivates people of other denominations to convert to christianity, but sweet-talk, flattery, gifts and ‘the promises of god’ (protection, guidance, salvation). In short: honey and money.

Hi Maria,

I quite agree with vezhamukhan! Thank you for your very nicely written and reasoned post here.

Referring to what you wrote:

Why do I say that religion has deceived us? Because these two religions claim that they know the full truth, but how can there be two different full truths?

This is a very common problem not just in religion but also in many other aspects of life. The problem can be identified by applying the law of noncontradiction and/or the law of excluded middle, both of which are discussed in my latest post published at https://soundeagle.wordpress.com/2017/10/18/the-quotation-fallacy/

Germany’s Church Tax
https://youtu.be/8khMk59v7fI

Church Tax: Vatican ‘Pay To Pray’ Angers Catholics In Germany
https://youtu.be/mamkNadrJfI

With respect to Hinduism – yes there are profound philosophies and observations apparently reinforced with a ‘God’. It can accommodate science and kafirs under its fold.

Marina,
my rant is all about the conversions, conversions with an forcible argument that ‘mine is right yours is wrong’ kind of take, nothing against kind hearted Germans you see. I guess Iam making sense…

That’s a great relief to know that the fear was not the compelling reason that tethers some to Catholicism in Germany. Good.

However the one main justifiable reason the church advertises for its proselytization, targeting (mainly) the poor and the gullible of course, is “Saving The Souls” from eternal hellfire, right? If that ‘going to hell’ is a myth or even fake then what serious premise is there for evangelicals, one wonders. Poor countries are bombarded with loads of cash to accomplish this gigantic scheme of evangelization and unbeknownst to them the Germans become a party to this. No offense meant to you Marina, you have been very patient with me (Danke!), just Iam thinking loudly here, that’s all…

Let me humor you here a bit by throwing in an example as to how central is the hell concept for some Christians is. The Mormons do visit the cemeteries and baptize the dead and buried to save their souls. And Iam not kidding !!

http://www.newsweek.com/mormons-baptized-donald-trumps-parents-grandparents-died-mormon-leaks-735289

what do you think?