Jewish leader calls for boycott of the movie "The Love Guru" | May 06, 2008
I have not seen this movie. I do not know first hand the degree to which its content is offensive.
What is positive to note in this article is the cross defense of a religious community, by a leader from a different religion.
This is an example of what must be done in all dimensions of religion so that religious leaders can transcend our own rootedness in separation, and insodoing rise to hold the lead in peacemaking that not only is proper to true religious leadership, but requisite to any hopes for peace in the world.
Frank Kaufmann
Jewish leader calls for boycott of the movie "The Love Guru"
Washington, May 6 : A prominent Jewish Rabbi has called for boycott of upcoming movie "The Love Guru" because it "lampoons Hinduism, mocks Ashram life and Hindu philosophy" and asking "who laughs at religious practices".
Rabbi Elizabeth W. Beyer of Nevada, in a statement, said, " 'The Love Guru' lampoons Hinduism, mocks Ashram life and Hindu philosophy. While 'Guru Pitka' states that he endorses no particular religion, the movie clearly portrays him as a guru - religious leader of Hindus."
