Vance: I hope my Hindu wife becomes Christian

During a recent public appearance, US Vice President JD Vance voiced his personal wish for his wife, Usha, to convert to Christianity. Vance, a devout Christian, stated his belief in the Christian gospel and expressed a desire for his wife, who is Hindu, to share his faith. However, he immediately qualified this by affirming the principle of free will, indicating that her decision would not create conflict for him. The discussion arose when a question about interfaith marriage was posed at a Turning Point USA rally. Vance highlighted that managing religious differences is a common challenge, not just in interfaith marriages but also between various Christian denominations or between theists and atheists. He shared that his marriage thrives on open communication, and together, they have chosen to raise their children in the Christian faith. Vance recounted that both he and his wife were less religious when they met at Yale, with Usha coming from a Hindu family that wasn’t strictly observant. Vance’s own faith journey has seen him return to Protestantism and later convert to Catholicism. He underscored the necessity of dialogue and mutual understanding for couples facing religious diversity. After the event, Vance took to X to provide further context, noting that Usha has no intention of converting and that his hope stems from a desire for her to see his perspective, while maintaining his unwavering love and support for her.