Georgia is the first state to denounce Hinduphobia. Recently, the Georgia Assembly voted to condemn Hinduphobia, making Georgia the firs...
Georgia is the first state to denounce Hinduphobia.
Recently, the Georgia Assembly voted to condemn Hinduphobia, making Georgia the first state in the U.S. to do so. Hinduism is one of the oldest and biggest religions in the world. It has more than 1.2 billion followers in more than 100 countries. It shows how Hinduism has many different traditions and ways of thinking that promote acceptance, mutual respect, and peace.
Representatives Lauren McDonald and Todd Jones from Forsyth County, which is home to one of the largest Hindu and Indian-American diaspora communities in Georgia, put forward the resolution. The motion says that the American-Hindu community has made important contributions to many fields, such as manufacturing, energy, academia, healthcare, science and engineering, information technology, hospitality, banking, and banking. It also says that the contributions of the community to yoga, ayurveda, meditation, food, music, and the arts have made American culture richer and helped millions of people live better lives.
The resolution also brings up the fact that Hindu Americans have been the victims of hate crimes in many parts of the country. It says that some academics have made Hinduphobia worse and made it part of the system by supporting the deconstruction of Hinduism and saying that its sacred texts and cultural practices are violent and oppressive.
On March 22, the first Hindu Advocacy Day took place at the Georgia State Capitol. The Atlanta branch of the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), which started the idea, was in charge of the event. The passing of this resolution is a big step towards promoting religious tolerance and acceptance, recognizing the contributions of minority groups, and dealing with the problem of hate crimes.