Begging to Differ

There is no minimizing the fact that Hindu belief differs dramatically from the Judeo-Christian-Islamic tradition. Before I begin explaining in detail what Hindus do believe, let me clarify what they do not believe.

Jews believe that they have a very special relationship with God. God has selected them for His special loving attention and created laws for them that mark them apart from the rest of humanity. Hindus do not accept the concept of a chosen people. For Hindus, God's relationship with every soul is equally special.

A metaphor repeated by Hindu saints is that God is like the Sun. The sun shines equally on everyone, no matter what social class you belong to, no matter whether you're male or female, a good person or a not-so-good person. And certainly no matter what religion you subscribe to.