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31. Geopolitical
The concept of “separation of Church and State” is largely irrelevant to Hinduism, because Hinduism does not have a centralized church, formal authority, or singular governing body. Instead, it encompasses diverse schools of philosophy—including theistic, atheistic, and agnostic traditions—without any one group exercising control over others.
Hindu practice is primarily focused on inward spiritual pursuits rather than rigid outward observances, which naturally fosters acceptance of multiple paths to the Divine. Since all such paths are considered valid, the question of institutional religious power interfering in state affairs never arose in the Hindu worldview.
Contributor: Rajeev Singh
Location of this document (31a): https://www.hinduspeakers.org/ufaqs/separation-of-church-and-state-in-hinduism/
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31. Geopolitical
The most important thing to relate to others about Hindu extremism is that it is never theological, as it often is in other religions. That is, no one is ever attacked because God declared them unclean or heathen. The reasons for violence are pragmatic and political. This does not excuse the violence, but does put it into context.
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Relevant videos: Fred Stella on Hindu Extremism
Contributor: Fred Stella
Location of this post (31b): https://www.hinduspeakers.org/ufaqs/explain-extremism-in-hinduism/
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31. Geopolitical