1/ While good people across our country are working hard to increase mutual understanding and respect between people of different religions,
-
3/ CNN on Sunday aired the first episode of a new series called “Believer” hosted by Reza Aslan. For this episode, Aslan apparently sought..
4/ to find sensationalist and absurd ways to portray Hinduism. Aslan and CNN didn't just throw a harsh light on a sect of wandering ascetics
-
-
5/ to create shocking visuals—as if touring a zoo—but repeated false stereotypes about caste, karma and reincarnation that Hindus have been
-
6/ combating tirelessly. CNN promotional materials and trailers that included a scene showing a group of Hindus under a caption
-
7/ “CANNIBALS,” perpetuated bizarre and ugly impressions of Hindus and their religion. CNN knows well that sensational, even false reporting
-
8/ about religions only fosters ignorance that can lead to terrible consequences. Indeed, Hindus are still reeling after witnessing terrible
-
9/ hate crimes in the last few weeks. Our nation celebrates religious pluralism and diversity. CNN must do more to foster greater respect
-
10/ for people of different religions. It is my sincere hope that CNN and Aslan will engage with the Hindu community moving forward
-
11/ to resolve the pain and outrage that the “Believer” episode on Hinduism has engendered in the community.
- 3 more replies
New conversation -
-
-
Hindu organisations in USA should file a defamation suit against
@CNN@rezaaslan. They should broadcast an immediate apology@TulsiGabbardThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Because CNN is all media propaganda.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
reza aslan is an idiot
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Thank you Tulsi for calling Aslan and
@CNN out. This constant prejudice has gotten to absurd levels over the years.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
This was very shallow understanding and correlation made with Hinduism sad this happens in US.
@RajivMessageThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
I watched with an open mind because I did not want to pre-judge. Sorely disappointed, incl. by the sensationalist editing.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
This Tweet is unavailable.
-
-
u shud have added that buddha was also a wandering ascetic who got enlightened few kms from varanasi at bodhgaya .
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Thank u maam fr ur kind support for Hindus,
@CNN became harsh against communities which hv supported@realDonaldTrumpThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
CNN is leader of paid media. CNN & Reza r foolish to discredit Hindus. Koran profess murder of Non believers.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
@maidros78 Hinduism is like a ocean. Aslan just found a few ugly creature's in that ocean & made dreaded stories based on it.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
This Tweet is unavailable.
-
This Tweet is unavailable.
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.