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The caste system is a great evil in Indian history and provides a vivid example of how religion can justify the oppression and exploitation of people. Can you think of any parallels in other religions? Do you think caste discrimination is similar to discrimination on the basis of race and social class in the U.S.? Are there important differences?

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yes

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just like in India where people were treated terribly based of of their rank in the cast, much of American discrimination was like that too. Anglo Americans justified their actions with the bible and the catholic church . they used scriptures that stated "slave most obey their master" to justify the killing and slavery of African Americans and Native Americans . although the religions it self isnt evil, the interpretations are

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