By Maria Wirth There seems to be some “defect” in Hinduism, because worldwide, it is clearly not as respected as Christianity and Islam. Hindus struggle to get a fair representation for Hinduism in the media or in textbooks whether abroad or even at home. This is hard to understand, because Hinduism has the best philosophical […]
Hindu Americans Sad & Deplore Easter Terror Attack Targeting Christians in Pakistan
Leaders of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) joined the global chorus deploring yesterday’s bomb attack that targeted Pakistan’s Christian minority on Easter Sunday in Lahore. Over 70 people were declared dead, including 29 children, and over 300 remain seriously injured, with the death toll rising. Taliban-affiliate Jamaat-ur-Ahrar, which has also pledged loyalty to ISIS, claimed […]
Interfaith Coalition Urges US Govt to Address Religious Persecution in Pakistan
Ahead of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to the White House today, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) spearheaded a coalition letter on behalf of 28 non-governmental organizations, religious leaders, and human rights advocates to urge President Barack Obama to address religious freedom issues in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The letter’s signatories were part of […]
Anti-Buddhist Vandalism Denounced in Kentucky
By Tan Ong Rev. Shinkyo Will Warner performs celebrations at a Buddhist temple in Kentucky Kentucky, USA (CHAKRA) – Interfaith religion supporters recently denounced acts of vandalism on a Buddhist temple in Louisville, Kentucky. A local Buddhist temple was vandalized by culprits wanting to spread hatred and fear among the Buddhists in the area. These […]
Pope Disappoints members of the Hindu and Jewish Community
By Arun Shanghvi Pope Benedict Malta (CHAKRA) – The Holy See website just published the program of Pope Benedict’s “Apostolic Journey to Malta”, for April 17-18, which has left minority, non-catholic religious leaders disappointed because of no mention of any interfaith dialogue. Acclaimed Hindu statesman, Rajan Zed and Rabbi Jonathan B. Freirich—a prominent Jewish leader […]