Caww -- finally, note that there are no people who hate Islam as much as Hindus. If you ever travel in India (and I have as well as helped out (minor help) in some charities, you will realise that Hindus HATE, utterly irrevocably HATE Islam. There is no compromise, it's ingrained after having 10 centuries of genocide perpetuated against hindus by Moslems.
So, I repeat your statements about Hindus or Catholics getting "chummy" with Islam is historically, factually and in every way wrong.
Cronos...Japan and America also use to be hateful toward one another...’you need to get current’ with what they are doing, their actions toward one another. People can proclaim many differences and yet unite...which is the push now between Hinduism and Muslims. Of course history is good to know in understanding just that...but this is now and there is a heavy movement to unite.
Further the push for one world religion is not about all believing the same thing..it is about allowing and respecting all faiths under one roof of unity.
So you are wrong Cronos to say this is not happening..read the news in the nations and you will see their actions, despite the conflicts, are moving toward acceptance of one another. The links below are only a few of the many you can find on line...
Muslims welcoming Hindus...celebration
http://news.oneindia.in/2010/11/21/muslimswelcome-hindu-statesman-zed-to-id-al-adhacelebratiohtml
another example of unity...in pictures.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/Photos-India/welcomeganesha/Article4-598763.aspx
Hindus welcome Muslims....
http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/Photos-India/welcomeganesha/Article4-598763.aspx
Please refer to my links in rebuttal to your statement that Hindus are hateful toward Islam...their actions speak louder than their history today. They are indeed attempting to bridge the gap between them....despite the history..as many religions are attempting to do today...despite their history.