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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can't speak to Judaism, but as far as Hinduism goes- it is not an exclusionary style religion.  It is inclusive.

Religions that claim to be the 'only truth' or the 'only right way'  and that all other beliefs are 'false' by forming a dichotomy of 'false gods vs real god', seek out converts.

Hinduism does not entertain that dichotomy.  There is only ONE.  Your path may be different than mine, but ultimately there is ONE.

While some religions have creeds and prayers that praise their version of the only right way and others as wrong, the Hindu prayer is

Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Nir-Aamayaah |
Sarve Bhadraanni Pashyantu, Maa Kashcid-Duhkha-Bhaag-Bhavet |
Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||

may every one be happy, may every one be free from all diseases
may every one see goodness and auspiciousness in every thing, may none be unhappy or distressed
Om peace, peace, peace!

This article is a good description.
https://yogabharati.org/article-blog/sarve-bhavantu-sukhinah

Part of it is this:

"This English translation above doesn't do justice. We're not praying just for everyone. We are praying for "all", every-thing-person-animal-atom-energy-quanta that exists. We are praying for the the welfare of the entire Universe, with no exception for "us" or another."

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This is lovely and made we want to learn more. Where would you go if you wanted to explore Hinduism in the DC area?[/quote]

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