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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
Literature & Fiction
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Why should I close my door?
Rama's meeting with Sarah Hamlin moved from expenses to religion. Sarah doesn't know Godubai requested baptism. She just knows Rama keeps her door open during morning prayers. Rama is equally surprised. Rama doesn't see herself as a missionary. Sarah thinks otherwise. Rama doesn't take Sarah's concerns seriously, despite the fact that Sarah can advise the Ramabai Association to cut off funding. Many American churches support Christian missions, but not the Unitarians who fund Rama's school. Rama isn't one to follow precise directions, but Sarah is.
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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
“Your agreement with the Ramabai Association states very clearly that Sharada Sadan is not religious. No religion is elevated above any other.”
“That’s true. We follow all caste restrictions for high caste widows. Sacred Hindu books are available for them to read if they wish. Likewise, the Bible. The girls have the freedom to investigate any religion that interests them. There’re no restrictions.”
“You practice Christianity. You pray with the door open so anyone can listen.”
“Why should I close my door when I pray? I don’t close it any other time of day. I don’t see the problem.”
“Does the Advisory Board know you leave your door open?”
“What business is it of theirs? My prayers are between God and myself. Others may listen or not as they choose.” Rama shrugged. “Sarah, you haven’t been here long enough to judge.”
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