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Religious faith in the case of the Hindus has never been allowed to run counter to scientific laws, moreover the former is never made a condition for the knowledge they teach, but there are always scrupulously careful to take into consideration the possibility that by reason both the agnostic and atheist may attain truth in their own way. Such tolerance may be surprising to religious believers in the West, but it is an integral part of Vedantic belief.

Romain Rolland#15

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Hindu faith tolerates scientific laws and allows agnostics and atheists to seek truth independently.
In plain terms
Hinduism accepts science and lets non-believers find truth their way.
What can you take from it?
Embrace religious tolerance and intellectual freedom.

Where it applies

  • religious study
  • interfaith dialogue
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • respect beliefs
  • allow freedom
  • seek truth

Questions to consider

  • Can faith and science coexist?
  • How do you handle disagreement?

Another view

Not all Hindu groups practice this level of tolerance.

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