'the essence of Hindu Dharma is not 'tolerance' or 'equal respect for all religious' but satya, truth. The problem with Christianity and Islam is superficially their intolerance and fanaticism. But this intolerance is a consequence of these religions' untruthfulness. If your belief system is based on delusions, you have to pre-empt rational enquiry into it and shield it from contact with more sustainable thought systems. The fundamental problem with monotheistic religions is not that they are intolerant but that they are untrue (Asatya or Anrita).''
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims Hindu Dharma is about truth, while monotheistic religions are intolerant because they lack truth.
- In plain terms
- Hinduism values truth, but other religions are intolerant because they are not truthful.
- What can you take from it?
- Truthfulness prevents religious intolerance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your truth?
- Does intolerance come from untruth?
Another view
It simplifies complex reasons for religious intolerance.
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