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That propriety of conduct found among the better
sort of Christians is entirely owing to the superior educa-
tion they have enjoyed ; a proof of which is, that others
of the same rank in society, although not believers in
Christianity, are distinguished by equal propriety of
conduct, which is not the case with the most firm
believers, if destitute of Education or without the means
of improvement by mixing in company with persons
better instructed than themselves.
It is unjust in the Char Mian to quarrel with Hindoos
because (he says) they cannot comprehend the sublime
mystery of his Religion, since he is equally unable to
comprehend the sublime mysteries of ours, and, since
both these mysteries equally transcend the human under-
standing, one cannot be preferred to the other.
Let us however return to the main question, viz. that
THE INCARNATION OF THE DEITY IS THE
COMMON BASIS OF HINDOOISM AND CHRIS-
TINATY. If the manifestation of God in the flesh is
possible, such possiblity cannot reasonably be confined
to Judea or Uyodhya, for God has undoubtedly the
power of manifesting himself in either country and of
assuming any colour or name he pleases. If it is im-
possible, as our common enemies, the Unitarians,
contend, such impossibility must extend to all places
and persons. I trust therefore the Cfiris/ia?i will reflect
with great seriousness on this subject and will be kind
enough to let me know the result.
I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant,
Calcutta, May 23, 1823. Ram Doss.
Ram Doss having heard .nothing ?nore publicly or
privately from Dr. Tytler or ilA Christian' the corres-
sort of Christians is entirely owing to the superior educa-
tion they have enjoyed ; a proof of which is, that others
of the same rank in society, although not believers in
Christianity, are distinguished by equal propriety of
conduct, which is not the case with the most firm
believers, if destitute of Education or without the means
of improvement by mixing in company with persons
better instructed than themselves.
It is unjust in the Char Mian to quarrel with Hindoos
because (he says) they cannot comprehend the sublime
mystery of his Religion, since he is equally unable to
comprehend the sublime mysteries of ours, and, since
both these mysteries equally transcend the human under-
standing, one cannot be preferred to the other.
Let us however return to the main question, viz. that
THE INCARNATION OF THE DEITY IS THE
COMMON BASIS OF HINDOOISM AND CHRIS-
TINATY. If the manifestation of God in the flesh is
possible, such possiblity cannot reasonably be confined
to Judea or Uyodhya, for God has undoubtedly the
power of manifesting himself in either country and of
assuming any colour or name he pleases. If it is im-
possible, as our common enemies, the Unitarians,
contend, such impossibility must extend to all places
and persons. I trust therefore the Cfiris/ia?i will reflect
with great seriousness on this subject and will be kind
enough to let me know the result.
I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant,
Calcutta, May 23, 1823. Ram Doss.
Ram Doss having heard .nothing ?nore publicly or
privately from Dr. Tytler or ilA Christian' the corres-