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USA, November 21, 2004: This latest essay by Rajiv Malhotra explores the validity of the oft-repeated claim that “Hinduism is the same as other religions.” From his earlier writings (Problematizing God’s Interventions in History: here), Malhotra had classified religious movements as History-Centric and non History-Centric. According to Malhotra: “The former are contingent on canonical beliefs of their sacred history. Non History-Centric religious movements, on the other hand, do have beliefs about history, but their faith is not contingent on history.” It is Malhotra’s contention that “non History-Centric faiths offer the only viable spiritual alternative to the religious conflicts that are inherent among History-Centric religions.” Note that this thesis was scheduled to be presented by Malhotra at the annual AAR (American Academy of Religion) conference on November 19, 2004. The full article is available at “source.”

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