Can someone be Jewish and yet be an atheist? Hinduism has many philosophies out there: atheism has always been a part of it. Look, I come from a Hindu bahun family, but I say let people choose the way they want to lead their lives. Why should we impose on people whose philosophy/religion may be different from yours and mine? Declaring Nepal a secular state just makes us all a bit more equal. Will we solve all social/political/religious/economic problems? Hell no, we have a loooong road ahead of us, but we are moving in the right direction. Let people slaughter cows if they so desire, but don't do it in my backyard!