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With Ten Commandments in Classrooms, Why Not the Bhagavad Gita? Hindu Leaders Ask

July 3rd, 2024

In the wake of Louisiana's recent law mandating the Ten Commandments be posted in all public school classrooms, Hindu leaders say that parts of their holy text, the Bhagavad Gita, should receive similar treatment.

Political & Religious Controversy 307 Comments

The Secret Religious History of Giants

November 27th, 2023

After an Oregon official claimed to have spotted a giant, we decided to delve into the long and fascinating history of giants within religious beliefs. In the process, we uncovered some findings you won't want to miss.

ULC Minister Training & Education 12 Comments

Largest Hindu Temple Outside of India Opens Amid Controversy

November 9th, 2023

The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, believed to be the largest Hindu temple in the Western Hemisphere, just opened in New Jersey. But the temple's construction has long been shrouded in controversy.

Political & Religious Controversy 41 Comments

Can a Hindu be President? Voters Split on Candidate's Faith

September 4th, 2023

Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy made waves at the GOP presidential debate, but some Christians may not be on board with his Hindu faith. Will an evangelical electorate vote for a Hindu as commander in chief?

Political & Religious Controversy 223 Comments

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