what do you feel about making india a hindu nation?
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We are getting respect in the world becouse of our Democracy and Secularism and Indians are also happy with it. In today’s world economy is more important then religion. Can a Hindu Nation give more food to poor and better health and education facilities?
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De juro, the religion should not affect the government or its policies in India, it being a secular state. But de'facto, all policies of the various government have been influenced by religions. Hence the people have been deprived of a good government, a just government, right from 1947.\n  Mr. Nehru got Hindu code bill passed because he thought there are many obscurantist practices prevalent in hinduism. He got the daughters of hindu families rights in parental properties. He banned multi marriages for hindu youths and dictated monogamy for theml ike in many western nations. But he dared not ban poly gamy for muslims. As if the muslim women are made of different chemical combination. It is here religion affected the policies very badly and we have as a result largest muslim population in the world to feed.\n    Mr. Rajeev Gandhi succumbed to the pressure of muslim mullas and did not allow divorced muslim women to have share in properties. It is again because of communal policy by govt.\n Mr. Mulayam Singh favours Madarsas for education of muslims which is keeping them away from modern education and are breeding ground for terrorists, such as SIMIS. This all shows how religions influence our govt and its policies in India.\n We badly need a rationalist like Mr. Bush or the French Govt to correct the errors of history.
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I actually want a distance between India and the Muslim states.\nIn this respect I would prefer India to increase cordiality with states like Japan, the USA, Israel and the EU etc.\n\nAlthough, having stated this, our major long term threat is not Paki Land, it is China.  China has already begun to make inroads everywhere, and if India doesn't try and compete we will show ourselves to be the biggest political novices on the face of the earth.
859842
I believe that Hinduism is a very ancient religion, that has some very philosophical thoughts put into its religion. I am speaking from the perspective as a Hindu myself. Some of the traditions that we have, are just so interesting, that i always want to know more abotu it. all of the religious occasions that we have, has so much ancient background into it, that it really amazes me. I am really proud of who i am, and for what i represent, cause honestly, the religion of Hinduism is really interesting to learn or know more about...i was born in America, but i taught myself alot about Hinduism and was quite amazed.
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Not interested.\n\nHindus keep on converting all the time. For various reasons. A large number converted to other religions in liue of money , power or to stay alive that is on the point of a sword or gun.\n\nYet again Hinduism gives too much freedom and not many people even read there scriptures or books. They have little or superfecial knowledge about there own philosophies. Many know only what they read in popular media , which in turn is often propogated by non Hindu Proselytisers.In India the History we read today was written by British(evangelicals) and then communists. Both have their own ideological mission and work with an intent to advanmce there own beliefs.  So they overemphasise negatives and conviniently ignore counter arguments.  Hindus get education in these very schools. So they are taught these tghings only. Few people study on their own and analyse and see the other side of story.\n\nSuch people are unable to to answer questions put by missineries of non Hindu religion as the proselytisers have done there home work already. Something which never occured to Hindu. So they convert out of proper education and knowledge of Hinduism.\n\nYet again some Hindus convert to christianity as a "fashion ". After all it is the religion of a successfull community today. They think they are identifing themselves with winners. \n\nConversion to Islam is mostly for purpose of Marriage. Islam allows 4 marriages and divorce easy for men. Secondly Muslims have a tendency to get Hindu GF. And  if not before after marriage, they have to convert sooner or later.\n\nAnd Off course nobody is given death punishment for converting out of Hinduism.
1125591
I thought Hinduism was the dominant religion there... if you are talking about the sport... back in the day India was a British colony... cricket is a British sport... makes sense to me.
690178
Well politician are like british "Divide and Rule" they are the most sefish and mean peoples on earth, there is no moral in them. I feel there should be a free education for lower class people at all the level but the reservation is absurd. they follow the minority appeasement policy and that will be disastrous for India. I am sick of it and i am going to start a new movement, and that is "Quit India". i can't see India like this and i feel helpless so i am planning to quit India very soon.\n\nADi
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oops sorry are you referring to my answer from an hour ago? i made that generalisation. hehe sorry. i never thought that all indians are hindu's, but it is the predominant religeon in india. no one can associate it with islam or judaism can they? when i, and i think i can speak for most people, say that indians are hindu, i'm referring to a culture as well asa religeon.\n\nim curious, is there much judaism and islam and christianity there? or is the other 45% mostly atheist/dont care?
627145
the hindu religion is basically a very conservative religion. It involves several gods,festivals,prayers,rituals and other such stuff. It is actually quite a fun religion too. I am hindu, and i love my religion.
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Legally, if you're a major, you can marry anyone you like. However, both Hindus and Muslims carry prejudices against each other because of a centuries-long history. It is unfortunate that instead of shedding our prejudices with our better education and enlightenment, we strengthen them. And it is plain sad that they come in the way of the happiness of two individuals. \n\nI'm sure both communities will greatly benefit if only they stop this belligerent attitude against each other. Both communities have a lot to offer, and removal of their mutual hatred will greatly strengthen us as a country. But there are vested interests, which want to keep the communities divided and at each other's throats, and so long as we are willing pawns in their game, we shall always remain victims. \n\nIt's up to like-minded individuals from both sides to get together and turn a new leaf over, and I sincerely hope the younger generation sees more light, and works towards bringing about a long-overdue and much-needed fundamental attitudinal change. \n\nI admit it's an uphill task for anyone who undertakes it. May God help all in this endeavour.
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I come from a Christian family and grew up in that environment. I explored all areas of religions and spirituality having an open mind. I was not looking to pick a religion or anything. I just have always enjoying learning different perspectives of God, love and wisdom from all of these teachings.\n\nI learnt that Hinduism has a very specific path towards Self-Realization that Christianity did not have. The mantras are very powerful, and I've seen greater positive effects it has on my life. Along with meditation which teaches me how to quiet my mind, so I can listen within and hear God. I just liked the fact that Hinduism recognizes that we have God within and that many Indian sages help guide people finding that source within and re-awaken. Why do you think so many enlightened people are borne of India. I do not find Christian preachers enlightened enough nor close enough to God to be a source of guidiance.\n\nI do believe in the teachings of Jesus. I consider them to be valid. I just don't care for anything else in the Bible to be relevant to my path. Christianity does not give me what I specifically need that Hinduism gives me which is how do I get closer to my Self-Realization.
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I believe Hinduism is true because a lot of it makes sense to me. \n\nBut even if it weren't I would still embrace it for its nonviolence, compassion, and tolerance.
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Our diversity (religious/cultural kind) has definitely added vibrancy to our country and India can definitely claim to be the most diverse of all countries with the each culture respected, something which many of our distinguished "developed" nations cannot claim (case in point US, UK, Australia). But in the last couple of decades many narrow minded people have made use of this diversity  for the wrong reasons to create a further divide among our people. I wouldn't say diversity has helped our nation or deconstructed it per se but has a hand in both. At the end of the day it is up to the common man to rise the above all the divisions and see that he, like others, is an Indian first.\n\nThe other diversity (socio-economic kind) is more man made and this gap between the have and have-nots is something of a worry and must be bridged really soon to the extent that the have-nots at least have something. In this day of cut throat competition and dog-eat-dog world it is going to be really tough to stop and spare a thought for the socio-economic conditions of another person but if not looked at this can definitely lead to the deconstruction of our society and our nation.\n\nAlthough i have not proposed anything i am open for discussion.
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For thousands of years India has been a veritable laboratory of religion: everything imaginable has been tried out, and nothing ever has completely been rejected. India remains a predominantly Hindu country. Its ethos has evolved down the ages through its the ancient Hindu traditions, customs, philosophy and culture.  In spite of many attacks on Hinduism by varied invaders, in spite of rumors of decay and disarray, Hinduism has outlived all announcements of its impending demise. \n\nWhen religion becomes organized, man ceases to be free. It is not God that is worshipped but the group or the authority that claims to speak in his name. It is not faith, but just social idolatry. God is not like a father in a patriarchal society, who has His favorite children to whom He communicates. This idea seems rather archaic and crude. Hinduism believes in behavior than belief and  experience over authority. In the words of S. Radhakrishnan, Prophetic religion is severe, militant, uncompromising, intolerant, while mystic religions are renouncing, and peaceful. \n\nThere is no need to be afraid of world's most tolerant, religion wich never persecuted nor attcked any country in name of religion .\n\nBored?? The vast collection of Hidu philosophy is fascinating and colourfull. No one can ever be bored . \n\nIn fact it will improve your understanding of mysticism even in christianity.It is a collection of wisdom of innemerable sages are missing out a great deal.\n\nThe Hindu religious system can be divided into two major systems. The Orthodox system (called astika in Sanskrit) accepts the authority of the Vedas.\n\n1. Sankhya - founder Sage Kapila\n2. Yoga  -  Sage Patanjali\n3. Mimamsa  - Sage Vyasa / Sage Jaimini\n4. Vedanta  - Shankaracharya, Ramanuja/Chaitanya/ Madhava/Vallabha\n5. Nyaya  - Sage Gautama (not Buddha)\n6. Vaisheshika - Sage Kanda\n\nThe Heterdox (Nastika) system rejects the authority of the Vedas. This system includes Carvaka (materialism), Jainism, and Buddhism. The Carvaka system denies existence of the individual self(atman) apart from the body and rejects the notion of moksha (salvation) for the atman\n\nWisdom of Geeta is a class apart.\n\nHinduism is a religion of freedom. It allows the widest freedom in matters of faith and worship. It allows absolute freedom to the human reason and heart with regard to questions such as the nature of God, soul, creation, form of worship, and goal of life. It does not force anybody to accept particular dogmas or forms of worship. When religion becomes organized, man ceases to be free. For it is not God that is worshipped but the group or the authority that claims to speak in his name. Thus, it becomes a kind of social idolatry. Highly individualistic, Hindus have always resisted any regimentation of thought.\n\nRegarding mothermulesmeals' post:\n\n I am glad I am not one of her friends at whom she is  always preaching Jesus  !!! It only shows their maturity and her own childish ignorance.\n\nReally she takes advantage of their being tolerance in it. She seems to be blissfully ignorant how irritating it is. Or may be she does not care about it in her zeal.\n\nHow would she feel if they start telling her how immature, egoistic and narrow , is the idea that God asked everyone to follow Jesus !\n\nGod does not his favourite children. Religion is an experience. To think that any human being or institution has the monopoly of God's truth is to commit the sin of pride.
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My own beautiful Relgion Hinduism\n\nBut I dont want other religions to perish... I wish all of them helping each other, loving each other so that together we make to HIM\n\nAs a Hindu I believe in वसुधैव कुट्टुम्बकम-- All humanity is my family !
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I am an Indian and i am proud to be one.\n\nMovies like Rang De Basanti, Lakshya, Haqeeqat have evoked patriotic feelings in many people and often a revoultionary one. in fact the effects of the film Rang De Basanti can be seen today in India with the youth revolting against the unfair reservation sysytem being introduced by the corrupt politicians.
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Any State which looks after the welfare of Hindus is anathema to the UPA, especially it's so called Chief-madam.Only if you bend backwards to placate & polson Muslims & Christians will the UPA be kind to you.Let us self respecting Hindus unite & throw thie curse to Bharat out.