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What does it mean?
Gandhi finds Hinduism tolerant and appealing due to its lack of dogma and space for self-expression.
In plain terms
Hinduism is tolerant and allows self-expression.
What can you take from it?
Value religions that allow for self-expression and tolerance.

Where it applies

  • religious study
  • spiritual choice
  • community selection

Putting it to work

  • explore religious texts
  • evaluate dogma
  • seek flexibility

Questions to consider

  • What makes a religion appealing?
  • How important is flexibility in faith?

Another view

It generalizes Hinduism and ignores internal orthodoxies.

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