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Hinduism is usually seen as peaceful and tolerant, but some of its ancient texts like Manusmriti have some really problematic stuff on caste.

Direct Quotes:

1. For insulting a higher caste: “A once-born man (Shudra), who insults a twice-born man with gross invective, shall have his tongue cut out; for he is of low origin.” — Manusmriti 8.270

2 .For teaching Brahmins their duty: “If he arrogantly teaches Brahmanas their duty, the king shall cause hot oil to be poured into his mouth and into his ears.” — Manusmriti 8.272

3. Duty of a Shudra: “One occupation only the lord prescribed to the Sudra, to serve meekly even these (other) three castes.” — Manusmriti 1.91

These rules basically say lower castes are born to serve and deserve brutal punishment for stepping out of line.

Of course the Constitution bans caste discrimination and many reformers (like Ambedkar and Periyar) fought against it. But the roots of caste prejudice are clearly visible in these classical texts, and caste violence still happens even today.

Birth based superiority is bullshit. All religious texts deserve criticism.

What do you guys think?

Hinduism is usually seen as peaceful and tolerant, but some of its ancient texts like Manusmriti have some really problematic stuff on caste.

Direct Quotes:

1. For insulting a higher caste: “A once-born man (Shudra), who insults a twice-born man with gross invective, shall have his tongue cut out; for he is of low origin.” — Manusmriti 8.270

2 .For teaching Brahmins their duty: “If he arrogantly teaches Brahmanas their duty, the king shall cause hot oil to be poured into his mouth and into his ears.” — Manusmriti 8.272

3. Duty of a Shudra: “One occupation only the lord prescribed to the Sudra, to serve meekly even these (other) three castes.” — Manusmriti 1.91

These rules basically say lower castes are born to serve and deserve brutal punishment for stepping out of line.

Of course the Constitution bans caste discrimination and many reformers (like Ambedkar and Periyar) fought against it. But the roots of caste prejudice are clearly visible in these classical texts, and caste violence still happens even today.

Birth based superiority is bullshit. All religious texts deserve criticism.

What do you guys think?

Hinduism is usually seen as peaceful and tolerant, but some of its ancient texts like Manusmriti have some really problematic stuff on caste.

Direct Quotes:

1. For insulting a higher caste: “A once-born man (Shudra), who insults a twice-born man with gross invective, shall have his tongue cut out; for he is of low origin.” — Manusmriti 8.270

2 .For teaching Brahmins their duty: “If he arrogantly teaches Brahmanas their duty, the king shall cause hot oil to be poured into his mouth and into his ears.” — Manusmriti 8.272

3. Duty of a Shudra: “One occupation only the lord prescribed to the Sudra, to serve meekly even these (other) three castes.” — Manusmriti 1.91

These rules basically say lower castes are born to serve and deserve brutal punishment for stepping out of line.

Of course the Constitution bans caste discrimination and many reformers (like Ambedkar and Periyar) fought against it. But the roots of caste prejudice are clearly visible in these classical texts, and caste violence still happens even today.

Birth based superiority is bullshit. All religious texts deserve criticism.

What do you guys think?

Islam claims to be a religion of peace, but its core texts and laws treat criticism, mockery, or leaving the faith as crimes punishable by death.

Direct Quotes from Islamic Texts:

1. Hadith on Apostasy (leaving or criticizing Islam): "Whoever changed his Islamic religion, then kill him." --> sunnah.com/bukhari:6922
2. Quran on those who oppose Allah and His Messenger: "Indeed, the penalty for those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and spread mischief in the land is death, crucifixion, cutting off their hands and feet on opposite sides, or exile from the land" --> quran.com/5/33
3. Mocking the Prophet: Verses like Quran 9:61-66 condemn those who "abuse the Prophet" and warn of painful punishment. Classical Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) across major schools treats insults to Muhammad as blasphemy warranting death, as seen in historical cases like the killing of Ka'b ibn al-Ashraf for insulting the Prophet (Sahih Bukhari).

This is why blasphemy laws are so harsh in many Muslim countries and why ex-Muslims often fear for their lives.

Free speech and Islam don't seem compatible under these rules. What am I missing?

Where can I post content criticizing/exposing harmful aspects of religions (all religions, not just one)?