Growing Up Interfaith
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, widely recognized as one of the most religiously diverse cities in the world. I was able to interact daily with people from around the world. Whether at the schools I attended in Culver City, the babysitter who taught me the Spanish, or the many friends that came into my life and left, my surroundings always exposed me to multiplicity of worldviews. And yet, despite this extensive set of identities, I still differed from so many others because I grew in a dual-faith household; I was born to a Hindu father and a Sikh mother. Growing up with two religions had its own perks and challenges, but it gave me an opportunity to deepen my understanding of human history in two unique ways.
I know what you’re thinking. You’ve about to read this and you’ve already made a few assumptions. I can list the questions you already might have… How can you follow two religions? Do you prefer one over the other? Don’t they conflict? Are you just confused about religion or do you think it’s easier to follow more than one because you can pick and choose what you believe? Let’s take a breath together and I’ll explain everything.
Recommended Citation (Chicago):
Sharma, Tahil. “Growing Up Interfaith.” Last modified April 25, 2018. https://convergenceoncampus.org/growing-up-interfaith-tahil-sharma/