05-12-2005, 12:04 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-Carl+May 11 2005, 05:44 AM-->QUOTE(Carl @ May 11 2005, 05:44 AM)<!--QuoteEBegin--> I recognized the social and cultural utility of continuing to use the umbrella term "Hindu". But there also needs to be some academic clarity about what's involved here. Most "Hinduism" textbooks in the West focus in Tantra, Kali-worship cults, etc., which even "proud Hindus" like you SHOULD be upset about, because this is a skewed and deliberately distorting picture. Therefore, I pointed out that theologically-speaking, greater clarity is required. Your post does not even address the central point of the post I made.
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Why should proud Hindus be upset over Tantra and Kali-worship cults focused by western textbooks?
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Why should proud Hindus be upset over Tantra and Kali-worship cults focused by western textbooks?