Pages Tagged with #india

Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism, in the following sections:

• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 6. Versus Christianity
• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 8. The Thuggae
• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 1. Freedom of Belief in India
• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 3. Examples of Hindu Mob Violence in India
• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 2. Baiting, Harassment and Violence Towards Non-Hindus
• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 5. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) From the 1990s and Others
• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 4. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2 (Arjan and Krishna)
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Religion in India, in the following sections:

• Religion in India: 6.1. Hinduism Versus Islamic Pakistan and Bangladesh
• Religion in India: 4. The Hindu Caste System of India
• Religion in India: 2. Freedom of Religion and Belief
• Religion in India: 6.2. Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism
• Religion in India: 3. The Historical Kaleidoscope of Culture and Religion
• Religion in India: 5. Hinduism
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Jainism, in the following sections:

• Jainism: 5.4. The Tirthankaras and the Solar Mythology of the Number 12
• Jainism: 5.2. Lord Mahavira and the Tirthankaras
• Jainism: 2. Karma
• Jainism: 5.5. Insular Living: No Engagement With Outsiders
• Jainism: 5.3. Factions
• Jainism: 5.6. Food and Clothes
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Theosophy, in the following sections:

• Theosophy: 4. Atlantis, Lemuria and The 7 Root Races, Each With 7 Sub Races
• Theosophy: 1. Practices and Beliefs
• Theosophy: 2. Reincarnation and Karma
• Theosophy: 7. Factions
• Theosophy: 3. Blavatsky Created Theosophy to Escape From Spiritualist Scandals, Saying that Mystical Masters Revealed an Ancient Secret Religion
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Sikhism, in the following sections:

• Sikhism: 9. Violent Extremism in Sikhism
• Sikhism: 5. Reincarnation and Karma
• Sikhism: 4. The Five Ks and the Visible Appearance of Sikhism
• Sikhism: 3. The Founding of Sikhism in a Merging of Hinduism and Islam
• Sikhism: 2. Calendar (2025)
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Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups, in the following sections:

• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 8.1. Akbarism (13th century)
• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 1.8. Tablighi Jama'at (1926CE)
• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 10. Jamaat-i-Islami (1941CE)
• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 1.7. Barelvis (late 19th century)
• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 1.6. Deobandi (1866CE)
• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 8. Sufi / Tasawwuf Islam (7th/8th century)

Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide, in the following sections:

• Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide: 4.3. The Thuggae (13th-18th Centuries)
• Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide: 5.6. Sikh Sectarianism and Militant Symbols of Violence
• Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide: 5.1. Hinduism
• Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide: 4. Mass Murder and Suicide Cults
• Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide: 1.2. The Role of Strange Beliefs
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Hinduism, in the following sections:

• Hinduism: 6. Karma
• Hinduism: 5. Hindutva and Modern Violent Hinduism
• Hinduism: 3. Denominations
• Hinduism: 4. The Formation of Hinduism as a World Religion
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Human Rights and Freedom in India, in the following sections:

• Human Rights and Freedom in India: 1. India's Human Rights, Equality & Tolerance
• Human Rights and Freedom in India: 5. Freedom of Belief and Religion
• Human Rights and Freedom in India: 6. The Hindu Caste System of India
• Human Rights and Freedom in India: 3.3. Honour Killings
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What are the Vedic Faiths?, in the following sections:

• What are the Vedic Faiths?: 4. How Does Karma Work in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism?
• What are the Vedic Faiths?: 3. Jainism
• What are the Vedic Faiths?: 1. Hinduism
• What are the Vedic Faiths?: 2. Buddhism
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Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions, in the following sections:

• Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions: 6. Tibetan Buddhism (8th century CE)
• Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions: 5. Zen Buddhism (7th/8th century CE)
• Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions: 4. Vajrayana Buddhism (5th century CE)
• Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions: 3. Mahayana Buddhism (1st century CE)
• Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions: 1. Theravada Buddhism (5th century BCE)

How Does Karma Work in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism?, in the following sections:

• How Does Karma Work in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism?: 1. Vedic Commonalities
• How Does Karma Work in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism?: 5. Sikhism
• How Does Karma Work in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism?: 2. Hinduism
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Astrology: Do Observed Positions of the Planets Influence Our Lives in Mystical Ways?, in the following sections:

• Astrology: Do Observed Positions of the Planets Influence Our Lives in Mystical Ways?: 3.5. Poor at Predicting World Events
• Astrology: Do Observed Positions of the Planets Influence Our Lives in Mystical Ways?: 3.1. Poor at Predicting Human Personalities or Life Events
• Astrology: Do Observed Positions of the Planets Influence Our Lives in Mystical Ways?: 4. Astrology in India
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The New Age, in the following sections:

• The New Age: 1.1. Paganism and the New Age
• The New Age: 1.2. One Hundred Years of New Age History
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The Historical Slave Trade and Modern Slavery, in the following sections:

• The Historical Slave Trade and Modern Slavery: 4. Religion and the Slave Trade
• The Historical Slave Trade and Modern Slavery: 5. Modern Slavery: Forced Labour, Debt Bondage, Forced Marriages and Sexual Abuse
• The Historical Slave Trade and Modern Slavery: 5.3. Forced Marriages

Religious Extremism, in the following sections:

• Religious Extremism: 3. Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide
• Religious Extremism: 10. Extremism in Sikhism
• Religious Extremism: 9. Extremism in Hinduism

Religion, Conflict and War, in the following sections:

• Religion, Conflict and War: 1. Religion and Violence: The Dangers of Beliefs that are Above Reason
• Religion, Conflict and War: 3.3. The Dividing of India and Pakistan: 1 Million Dead and Ongoing Tension
• Religion, Conflict and War: 5. Religion is Not Often a Sole Motivator in War

Violent Extremism in Sikhism, in the following sections:

• Violent Extremism in Sikhism: 2. Khalistan
• Violent Extremism in Sikhism: 4. The Threat of Violence to Prevent Blasphemy Against the Granth Sahib
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The Hindu Caste System of India, in the following sections:

• The Hindu Caste System of India: 1. Divisons, Sub-Divisions and Social Limitations
• The Hindu Caste System of India: 2. How to Break Free?
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The Benefits and Dangers of Vegetarianism, in the following sections:

• The Benefits and Dangers of Vegetarianism: 7. Religion and Vegetarianism
• The Benefits and Dangers of Vegetarianism: 4. The History of Vegetarianism
• The Benefits and Dangers of Vegetarianism: 1.1. Health Benefits

Buddhism, in the following sections:

• Buddhism: 5. Karma
• Buddhism: 4. Denominations
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Eckankar: The Religion of the Light and Sound of God, The Ancient Science of Soul Travel, in the following sections:

• Eckankar: The Religion of the Light and Sound of God, The Ancient Science of Soul Travel: 2.3. Theosophy Plagiarized
• Eckankar: The Religion of the Light and Sound of God, The Ancient Science of Soul Travel: 2.2. The Influence of Sant Mat (the Yoga of the Sound Current) and Scientology
• Eckankar: The Religion of the Light and Sound of God, The Ancient Science of Soul Travel: 2.1. The Sudden Arrival of the 971st Living ECK Master (Where Were the Others?)

Religion and Abolition of the Historical Slave Trade, in the following sections:

• Religion and Abolition of the Historical Slave Trade: 3.2. 15th to 18th Centuries: India, Africa and America
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Pakistan (Islamic Republic of Pakistan), in the following sections:

• Pakistan (Islamic Republic of Pakistan): 2. Pakistan National and Social Development
• Pakistan (Islamic Republic of Pakistan): 1. Overview

Secularisation Theory: Will Modern Society Reject Religion? What is Secularism?, in the following sections:

• Secularisation Theory: Will Modern Society Reject Religion? What is Secularism?: 5.1. Uneven Declines and Resurgences
• Secularisation Theory: Will Modern Society Reject Religion? What is Secularism?: 3.2. Secularisation in the non-Western World

The Maldives (Republic of Maldives), in the following sections:

• The Maldives (Republic of Maldives): 3. Maldives's Demographics and Migration
• The Maldives (Republic of Maldives): 1. Overview

Modern Paganism (Neopaganism), in the following sections:

• Modern Paganism (Neopaganism): 3.2. The New Age
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Criticisms of Buddhism: Its History, Doctrine and Common Practices, in the following sections:

• Criticisms of Buddhism: Its History, Doctrine and Common Practices: 3. The Buddha Was Not a Historical Person
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Marriage: Its Diversity and Character, in the following sections:

• Marriage: Its Diversity and Character: 2.3. Forced Marriages
• Marriage: Its Diversity and Character: 3.3. Rituals of Engagement & Marriage and the Commercial Influence

The Divine Number 12: 12 Gods, 12 Disciples, 12 Tribes and the Zodiac, in the following sections:

• The Divine Number 12: 12 Gods, 12 Disciples, 12 Tribes and the Zodiac: 4. Jainism of the 5thC BCE: A Mythology full of 12s, 24 and 72
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A Skeptical Take on Psi, Parapsychology and Other Supernatural Phenomenon, in the following sections:

• A Skeptical Take on Psi, Parapsychology and Other Supernatural Phenomenon: 4.1. Religions and Magic
• A Skeptical Take on Psi, Parapsychology and Other Supernatural Phenomenon: 4.2. Theosophy Embraced Every Psi Topic Possible, But Self-Destructed Amidst Scandals and Frauds

Counter-Cultural and Alternative New Religious Movements, in the following sections:

• Counter-Cultural and Alternative New Religious Movements: 0.2. Modern Paganism (Neopaganism)
• Counter-Cultural and Alternative New Religious Movements: 0.1. The New Age

Time to Move On: Religion Has Cost Too Much, in the following sections:

• Time to Move On: Religion Has Cost Too Much: 1.1. Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide
• Time to Move On: Religion Has Cost Too Much: 4.3. Religion and Abolition of the Historical Slave Trade

Sri Lanka (Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka), in the following sections:

• Sri Lanka (Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka): 2. The India-Linked Tamil Separatists
• Sri Lanka (Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka): 1. Overview

Bangladesh (People's Republic of Bangladesh), in the following sections:

• Bangladesh (People's Republic of Bangladesh): 3. Bangladesh's Demographics and Migration
• Bangladesh (People's Republic of Bangladesh): 1. Overview

Islamic Violent Fundamentalism and Extremism, in the following sections:

• Islamic Violent Fundamentalism and Extremism: 3.3. The Weakness of Islamic Moderates
• Islamic Violent Fundamentalism and Extremism: 3.1. The Main Branches of Extremism in Islam

Religion in China, in the following sections:

• Religion in China: 1. The Land of Three Ways
• Religion in China: 5. Buddhism from the 1st Century CE

Religion in Pakistan, in the following sections:

• Religion in Pakistan: 5. Religious Conflicts Between Pakistan and India
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Calendar of Annual Religious Special Days and Festivals: 3. March 2026

Religion and Vegetarianism

Nothing New: Religions Evolve From Previous Religions: 5. The New Age: Old Beliefs, New Packaging

Atheist Religions: 2.4. Jainism

November Religious Festivals and Dates

Why Question Beliefs? Dangers of Placing Ideas Beyond Doubt, and Advantages of Freethought: 1.1. Beliefs Have Consequences

What are 'Left Hand Path' Religions?

March Religious Festivals and Dates

Why Dislike the UK?: 2.1. History

Apostasy: Thought Crime in Judaism, Christianity and Islam: 2. Where is Leaving Your Religion Punishable by Death?

Elections: 4. First Past the Post (FPTP) Voting System Damages Party-Based Democracies

The End of the World is Nigh! The Dangers of Apocalyptism and End-Times Beliefs: 7.2. Hookers for Jesus / The Family

Islamophobia: Anti-Muslim Racism Versus 'The Race Card': 2. Criticize Islam's Ideas, Not Its People

United Kingdom: National Successes and Social Failures: 11.2. First Past the Post (FPTP) Voting System

The Mystical Number 7

Alternative Medicine, Pseudoscience and Health: 4.2. Astrological Readings and Horoscopes

Christian Moral Theory and Morality in Action: Biblical Morals and Social Disaster: 6.6. Abolition of Slavery

The United States of America: 10. The USA's First Past the Post (FPTP) Voting System Has Eroded US Political Quality

United States of America: Foreign Aid: 2. Tied Aid: Israel and US Companies Profit

Why Does Palestine Struggle to Be a Recognized State?

The Nizari (Assassins): 3. Modern Nizari, Under Aga Khan

The Thuggae

Religion in the United Kingdom: Diversity, Trends and Decline: 6.1. Islam (5%)

National Apologies for Ancestral Sins and Historical Evils: 2. This Isn't About Individuals

First Past the Post (FPTP) Voting System Damages Party-Based Democracies

Book of Judges (Shofetim): 2. Were There Twelve Judges?

Jesus Did Not Exist: 2.6. Jesus and Other God-Men are Personifications of the Sun

Islam: A Critical Look at Contemporary Issues: 4. Denominations

Islam and the West: Pluralism, Immigration and Danger: 1.1. How Many Muslims are there in Europe?

Satan and The Devil in World Religions: 1. Explaining Evil: Why World Religions Personify Evil

Incest in the Bible: Adam and Eve and Their Children, and Noah and His Family: 5. Incest in Ancient Zoroastrianism

The Benefits to the UK of Immigration: 3. The State of UK Immigration as of the 2011 Census

Honour Killings: 3.2. India

Prayer is Magic, and Prayers are Spells: 1. Prayer is Magic

A List of All Religions and Belief Systems

Anti-Semitism: 2. Crazy Beliefs are Sometimes Dangerous

Ghosts, Physical Properties and Ghostly Clothes: A Skeptical Investigation: 3. Social Constructs and Fake Ghosts

Causes of Belief in the Afterlife and Differences Across Religions and Cultures: 2. The Afterlife in Religion

Which are the Best Countries in Asia?: 3. Demographics and Migration

Growing Fundamentalism in Islam: How Moderates are Subjugated by Muslim Hardliners: 2. The Influence of the Traditionalist Islamist Radicals

Melakhim (1st half) / 1 Kings / 3 Kingdoms: 1. The Number Twelve in 1 Kings

Where do Easter Eggs Come From? What do Easter Eggs Mean?

Democracy: Its Foundations and Modern Challenges: 1.5. Representative Democracy

Criticism of the New Age: Ridiculous Practices, Daft Beliefs and Pseudoscience: 1. An Introduction to the New Age

Human Rights: 1.1. 6th Century BCE to the Mid-19th Century CE

The Economic Benefits to the UK of Remaining in the EU

What the Worst and Most Horrible Genetic Diseases?: 1. Genetic Diseases

Mass Media: Sensationalism, Panics and Exaggeration: 5. The Millennium Bug

Rupert Murdoch and News Corp's Involvements in Politics: 1. The Size of the Empire

Dictionary List of Different Types of Religion

Spiritualism: 2. Denominations

Water Usage, Flouridation, and Sustainability: 2.1. Bangladesh and India

The 12 Disciples: The Christian Take on Ancient Astrology: 1. The Number Twelve in Ancient Religion

Agnosticism: 3. Its Ancient History and Modern Revival

Modern Druids (Neo-Druidism / Neo-Druidry): 2. Paganism and the New Age

Deforestation: 3. The Burning of Indonesian Peat Forest

Which Countries are Most Modern, With the Best Education and Internet Access?

Suriname (Republic of Suriname): 1. Overview

Religious Dogmas Against Marrying Outsiders (Exogamy): 4. Zoroastrianism

Reincarnation: 2. Karma as the Driver of Buddhism in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism

Wicca - The Rise of a Western Mystery Religion Based on Witchcraft: 2.1. Paganism and the New Age

Zoroastrianism: 1. Calendar (2025)

Meditation: 2. Mastering the Mind

The History of Atheism: 1. Where Did Atheism First Arise?

Canada: 10. Canada's Biggest Political Problem: First Past the Post Voting System

Which Country in Asia Has the Most Immigrants Or Emigrants?

Mozambique (Republic of Mozambique): 1. Overview

Which are the Best Countries for Human Rights, Equality and Tolerance?