Criticism of Hinduism
Criticism of Hinduism refers to aspects of Hinduism which have been criticised.[citation needed] For prejudice against Hindus, see Anti-Hindu sentiment.
Defintion and scope
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Cow Urine as a medicine
Some Hindus claim that cow urine has a special significance as a medicinal drink.[1][2] It is has been criticized for being pseudo scientific.[3][4]
Caste system
The caste system in Hinduism has frequently been criticised.[5][6][7][8] The caste system in Hinduism has existed for centuries. It is described as a hierarchical, endogamous and closed system of castes that assigned people different classes in society, a person is considered a member of the caste into which he or she is born and remains within that caste until death. According to a 2005 UN report, approximately 31,440 cases of violent acts committed against Dalits were reported in 1996. According to a report by Human Rights Watch, "Discriminatory and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment of over 165 million people in India has been justified on the basis of caste.
See also
- Saffron terror
- Criticism of Hindutva
- Anti-Brahminism
- Anti-Hindu sentiment
- Anti-Indian sentiment
- Persecution of Hindus
References
- ^ Ben Burrows (13 January 2014). "Pictured: A very few Indian Hindu worshippers drink COW URINE to help prevent cancer". Mirror. Archived from the original on 6 January 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
- ^ Dean Nelson (11 February 2009). "India makes cola from cow urine". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 9 April 2010. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
- ^ Chattopadhyay, Aditi (2020-03-17). "Fact check: No, Cow Urine Cannot Ward Off COVID-19". thelogicalindian.com. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Cow Urine Must Leave Our Health Discourse and Its Proponents, Our Politics". The Wire. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "CASTE DISCRIMINATION:". www.hrw.org. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Hidden Apartheid". Human Rights Watch. 2007-02-12. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "OHCHR | Caste systems violate human rights and dignity of millions worldwide – New UN expert report". www.ohchr.org. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "UN report slams India for caste discrimination". CBC News. 2 March 2007.
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