Tulsi GabbardVerified account

1/ While good people across our country are working hard to increase mutual understanding and respect between people of different religions,

2/ I am very disturbed that CNN is using its power and influence to increase people’s misunderstanding and fear of Hinduism.

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