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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Im Hindu by heritage, American born and tending toward agnostic/atheist in actual belief. Ive often wondered why theres such a big deal about monothesism -- setting aside  whether Hinduism is or isnt monotheistic. Why is polytheismso bad? Also, whats the biggie about worshippibg idols? Never understood that. I have also been struck by the similarities with Catholiscism, and am most drawn to tgat tradition within Christisnity. I like ritual. I like the idea of different saints with different powers. I like the awe inspiring art, music and archtitecture. I also see the similarity with the ancient Greek religion... Many gods, athena sprung from the head of Zeus (god-head, eg Bramha). But all this is philosophical to me.. I am interested in religion, but cannever see one as right. For the most part, people follow what they were born into, so that undermines the power of belief to me. Religion is mostly inherited culture. [/quote]

It isn't bad, except when a religion is stigmatized, marginalized, and feared based on that label, as Hinduism appears to be. I have met a few people who visibly recoiled at the very mention of Hinduism as though it was contagious and they might get it from the very thought of it. I also know a few Hindus who are uncomfortable with admitting that they are Hindus in public. The polytheistic label, whether it applies or not, also seems to cause non-Hindu societies to take Hindu terminology and practices out of their context and give no attribution. Again, due to not wanting to validate a polytheistic religion. If the yoga OP is serious about her stance in getting people to acknowledge its Hindu roots, then this is probably where he/she should start, in disseminating the right and easy to understand information about Hinduism. It's a mighty task, no doubt.

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