ah, but these are not good enough excuses....although I have to confess I don't know enough about Hinduism to comment, I do know the three "Book" religions (Christianity, Islam and Judaism) preach tolerance, if not acceptance, and peace and love, and living your life as an offering to God. - Is Hinduism polytheist? I think it is....Wonder what their gods tell them?

Uh-oh, I don't know if this link will work or if interested people will have to cut and paste it into a blank page....Nice little comment on why we should all get along, I thought. And let's face it, it's not often God gives a press conference.

http://www.theonion.com/onion3734/god_clarifies_dont_kill.html