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Indian Americans condemn blasphemous CNN show on Hinduism

Published on 07 March, 2017
Indian Americans condemn blasphemous CNN show on Hinduism

Indian American community and Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) - USA strongly condemns the airing of despicable “Believer” documentary by CNN, hosted by controversial CNN journalist Reza Aslan. Documentaries like these are threat to religious harmony in this country. CNN chose to air this blasphemous story despite nationwide request from the community to stop airing. The show by Reza Alsan is an affront on the ethos of Hinduism and without understanding the foundational aspect of the religion the anchor wantonly sought to denigrate the religion by showing   Cannibalism and talks about a fringe sect called Aghoris in India. 

The story “Believer” reflects poor understanding of Hinduism on host and sends wrong message to the viewers about Hinduism and its philosophy. As such, majority of the people have a very poor understanding of Hinduism. With multiple reports of hate-fueled attacks against people of Indian origin from across the US, the show characterizes Hinduism as cannibalistic, which is a bizarre way of looking at the third largest religion in the world. 

Most Hindus are vegetarians and uphold non-violence and the customs, rituals, and practices are non-violent with the aim of world peace. World’s oldest religion, Hinduism is the only major religion that propagates the message “whole world is one family” and prays for Worlds’ prosperity and peace. 

The Indian American community and OFBJP demands an unconditional apology from CNN for severely hurting the sentiments of Hindus across the globe. Being a responsible media house, CNN should immediately decommission this documentary. 

OFBJP president Krishna Reddy Anugula said, “Documentaries like this promote hatred towards Hinduism and destroy the religious fabric of a nation.” “CNN should not provide a platform to promote hatred against any religion”, he said.

You can send your protest note to Reza Aslan at http://rezaaslan.com/contact/  

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