Humanity’s most profound faith is now a global phenomenon. Students, teachers, neighbors and friends are full of questions. Misconceptions run rampant.
Here are fourteen thoughtful answers you can use to set the record straight.
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14 Questions People Ask About Hinduism
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN PUT ON THE SPOT WITH A PROVOCATIVE question about Hinduism, even one that really shouldn’t be so hard to answer? If so, you are not alone. …
14 Questions People Ask About Hinduism
Hindus all believe in one Supreme God who created the universe. He is all-pervasive. He created many Gods, highly advanced spiritual beings, to be His helpers. CONTRARY TO PREVAILING misconceptions, …
14 Questions People Ask About Hinduism
Do Hindus believe in reincarnation? Yes, we believe the soul is immortal and takes birth time and time again. Through this process, we have experiences, learn lessons and evolve …
14 Questions People Ask About Hinduism
What is karma? Karma is the universal principle of cause and effect. Our actions, both good and bad, come back to us in the future, helping us to learn …
14 Questions People Ask About Hinduism
Why do Hindus worship the cow? Hindus don’t worship cows. We respect, honor and adore the cow. By honoring this gentle animal, who gives more than she takes, we …
14 Questions People Ask About Hinduism
Are Hindus idol worshipers? Hindus do not worship a stone or metal “idol” as God. We worship God through the image. We invoke the presence of God from the …
14 Questions People Ask About Hinduism
Are Hindus forbidden to eat meat? Hindus teach vegetarianism as a way to live with a minimum of hurt to other beings. But in today’s world not all Hindus …
14 Questions People Ask About Hinduism
Do Hindus have a Bible? Our “Bible” is called the Veda. The Veda, which means “wisdom,” is comprised of four ancient and holy scriptures which all Hindus revere as …
14 Questions People Ask About Hinduism
Why do many Hindus wear a dot near the middle of their forehead? The dot worn on the forehead is a religious symbol. It represents divine sight and shows …
14 Questions People Ask About Hinduism
Are the Gods of Hinduism really married? It is true that God is often depicted with a spouse in our traditional stories. However, on a deeper philosophical level, the …
