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GUYANA, April 17, 2004: Presenter Roger Williams yesterday told the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) that he believes that the caste system is essential to the Hindu religion and that this has an effect on how African Guyanese are viewed. Williams, whose arguments were made under the theme “How Should The Church of Jesus Christ Respond To Dr. Gibson’s book” said he believes himself to be The Church and was therefore presenting on behalf of the Church. Williams is the third presenter to appear before the ERC since it began its inquiry two days ago into the allegation by the Indian Arrival Committee that “The Cycle of Racial Oppression in Guyana,” written by Dr. Kean Gibson, is “peddling and spreading racial hatred between Guyana’s principle ethnic groups.” ERC Chairman, Bishop Juan Edghill, warned Williams that he must confine his presentation to the thesis offered by Gibson’s book. He also requested that Williams provide an adequately substantiated definition of the term “Hinduism” and submit to the commission his verification that Hinduism as practiced in Guyana has a caste system. The hearing continues on Monday before commissioners.

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