Secularism and Hindu Nationalism in the World's Largest Secular Democracy
Freethought Radio
Freedom From Religion Foundation
4.6 • 577 Ratings
🗓️ 29 August 2024
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
After summarizing secular activism and victories around the country, we talk about secularism and Hindu nationalism in India (the world's largest secular democracy) with our two guests: activist Shabnam Hashmi from India and Professor Barry A. Kosmin from here in the United States. Interspersed through the show is the music of freethinking jazz legend Charlie "Bird" Parker, whose birth anniversary we celebrate today.
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