is hinduism strictly a religion? the word Hindu is never mentioned in any hindu texts. only Sanatan Dharma is mentioned. which roughly means duty towards others. i have a reasonable knowledge about basics of hinduism. people here have said good and not so good things about christainity. i wonder if they ever have read any Bible to come up with those conclusions. i am not christian but have read some bible (actually i'm half way thro') but haven't been struck with anything compelling yet to believe anything new other than what i already know. my next project is reading quran if i find a good translation. i just wanted to make sure [by studying other religion] that i was not lied into something that is outrageously false because i was born in a hindu family. so far i 'm not regretting anything for being born into a hindu society.