"During a Turning Point USA-sponsored event at the University of Mississippi, the vice president admitted that he hopes his wife will one day be "moved by the same thing that I was moved in by church." The comment drew backlash online, so much that Vance felt obliged to post a response on social media."
"Vance said that his wife "is the most amazing blessing I have in my life," and noted that "she herself encouraged me to reengage with my faith many years ago." Although Vance noted that his wife "is not a Christian and has no plans to convert," he said that "like many people in an interfaith marriage ― or any interfaith relationship ― I hope she may one day see things as I do.""
"The Hindu American Foundation felt obliged to respond to Vance's post with a lengthy post suggesting that the fair thing for Vance to do would be to reciprocate his wife's support "and engage with Hinduism too?" The post said if Vance did study the religion more, "you may well learn that Hinduism doesn't share the need to wish your spouse comes around to see things as you do in terms of religion.""
Vice President JD Vance said at a Turning Point USA event that he hopes his Hindu-raised wife will one day be "moved" by church and possibly adopt his Christian faith. The remark provoked strong online backlash, prompting Vance to post that his wife is "the most amazing blessing" and that she encouraged his reengagement with faith. Vance also acknowledged that his wife is not a Christian and has no plans to convert, while expressing hope she may one day share his beliefs. The Hindu American Foundation urged reciprocal engagement with Hinduism and noted historical and recent anti-Hindu sentiments tied to conversion efforts.
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