A fascinating piece on challenges in India

[Paidiske]

Note: this is in the Egalitarian forum.

India Prefers Baby Boys. Are Its Christians Any Different?

For most, daughters are “expenditures”; sons are “investments.” Leaders from across the country weigh in.

www.christianitytoday.com

Well worth a read. Change is slow, but it seems it is possible!

 

[archer75]

Definitely worth reading, and a little hard to take.

Cultural practices really "pop" when they're not your own. I was shocked to read about some of the customs mentioned here.