Hindus urge all religions to take a stand against racism

Worried about increasing world intolerance, Hindus urge all religions to take a stand against racism.

Racism had engulfed many countries in the world and all religions should work to eradicate it, Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu leader, stated today.

In a statement in Nevada (USA), Zed, who is the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, said that as religion was the most powerful and far-reaching force in our society and all preached against racism, so religions and their leadership could be most effective in removing racism from the face of the earth. He urged all religions and denominations and their leaders to make a concerted effort to eradicate racism and ask the faithful to be more inclusive.

He applauded His Holiness Pope Benedictus XVI Joseph A. Ratzinger for coming out strongly against racism and giving a call to his followers to combat intolerance and exclusion and have respect for fellow human beings.

Rajan Zed further says that they are worried about recent reports of blatant displays of racism in various parts of the world. Many countries have anti-discrimination laws in the books which need proper implementation. Although few among us may be actually blameable for racism, but as a society, all of us are morally accountable, he adds.

Zed quotes ancient Hindu scripture Bhagavad-Gita, in which Lord Krishna says: One who is without ill will for any creature, is friendly and compassionate, impartial, free from malice, does not hate, has love, in harmony everywhere,…is dear to me.