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Are the gods of Hindu scripture equal, perfect, and worthy of devotion? Or do the scriptures themselves tell a different story? In Gods Without Equality: Caste, Knowledge, and Power, George Anthony Paul takes readers on a bold and deeply researched journey through Hindu sacred texts-examining what they openly teach about caste, purity, salvation, women, knowledge, and the gods themselves. This is not a book of opinions. It is a book of direct quotations and careful documentation from the Rigveda, Manusmriti, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Puranas, Brahma Sutra Bhashya, and the six classical Hindu philosophical systems. Each chapter shows, in the words of the texts themselves, how Hindu scripture: Creates and defends caste hierarchy from the moment of creation Restricts knowledge to a few and forbids women and Shudras from study Praises birth-based privilege and prescribes punishments for crossing caste boundaries Portrays gods who are limited, fearful, divided, violent, and unequal Presents salvation as a path for the select, not an invitation for all Disconnects spirituality from compassion, prioritizing personal liberation over justice Set against this is the Biblical worldview, which offers a radically different foundation: one God, one humanity, created equal in value and dignity. By placing Hindu scripture beside the Bible, the book exposes the contrast between: Hierarchy vs. Equality Birth-based destiny vs. universal dignity Restricted knowledge vs. open invitation Divine conflict vs. divine holiness Personal escape vs. sacrificial love Grounded in hundreds of citations and presented with clarity and honesty, Gods Without Equality is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand Hinduism through its own texts and evaluate its worldview next to the Bible's message of dignity, justice, and redemption. Perfect for readers of: Comparative religion Hindu philosophy and caste studies Biblical theology and apologetics Social ethics and cultural analysis If you want a deeply researched, text-based examination of Hinduism-and a clear comparison with the Bible-this book delivers exactly that.

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