December 4, 2008 (agniveer.com): This lengthy article is the first part of a research series on critical evaluation of misconceptions surrounding the Vedas. For centuries aspersions have been cast upon the Vedas. The slanderous campaign has been unleashed by different vested interests to embarrass Hindus around the world citing specific references from the Vedas. The purpose behind Agniveer movement is to objectively evaluate all such misconceptions about the Vedas–the foundation of human knowledge and establish their piety, sanctity, great ideals and philosophy.
The Vedas are accused of animal sacrifice in sacrificial ceremonies popularly known as the yajna and permitting beef-eating and cow-slaughter. The lengthy rejoinder can be read at source above.