Thursday, May 12, 2011

Hinduism

There are over one billion Hindus, yet most Americans know little
about Hinduism. With its origins in the Iron Age in what is now India,
Hinduism is almost certainly the oldest surviving religion in the
world. With a belief in one divinity but many sub gods, karma and
reincarnation, Hinduism has a bewildering number of aspects. Indeed
some authorities say that Hinduism is not a religion but an umbrella.
Unlike Christianity or Islam, or Buddhism, Hinduism has no single
founder. Because Hinduism is all embracing, Hindus cannot be labeled
as heretics. In the words of one noted Hindu theologian, Hinduism
cannot be defined. It can only be experienced. This Sunday at 9:45
Shivam Zaveri comes from the University of Tennessee to tell us about
Hinduism and his own beliefs as a Hindu. Come join us.

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