Editor's Note: Chris Butler wants Tulsi Gabbard to obtain for him recognition from the real Hindus in India.  Since 2014, when Hindu Nationalists gained power in India, everything Tulsi has done has been a means to that end.  The list of signers on this letter shows how much the gambit is paying off. 

Ranting about pedos is straight out of the Scientology playbook.  It is not a good look for the DNI nominee.  Butler is sabotaging Gabbard's nomination in order to coalesce real Hindus around him.  This confirms what his prioiries are.

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Science of Identity Foundation (SIF) and Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda (Chris Butler) Receive Widespread Support from Prominent Hindu Organizations Amid Hinduphobic Media Attacks

Prominent Hindu Organizations Representing Millions of Hindus in the U.S. and Around the World Rally Behind Science of Identity Foundation Amid Bigoted Hinduphobic Media Attacks

News Release from Science of Identity Foundation, Jan 14, 2025

HONOLULU, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant show of solidarity, over 50 esteemed Hindu organizations have come together to support the Science of Identity Foundation (SIF) and its founder, Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda (Chris Butler), in response to ongoing media attacks that perpetuate harmful Hinduphobic narratives and rhetoric. These organizations, representing millions of Hindus in the U.S. and around the world, include BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, ISKCON, Sri Gopinath Gaudiya Math, the World Vaishnava Association, and many others.

In addition, these organizations have also written individual letters echoing their support which can be viewed via this link.

Letter from coalition of over 50 Hindu and other organizations calling out Hinduphobia in the media

We write to you as a coalition of Hindu American rights organizations representing millions of Hindus in the U.S. and around the world to express our deep distaste for the recent portrayal of the Hindu faith by a number of media publications, which has fomented anti-Hindu hate and religious bigotry towards individuals and organizations practicing this religion. 

Our organizations condemn the escalating wave of anti-Hindu rhetoric and implore that media platforms exercise responsibility and accuracy in their coverage and policymakers to stand firmly against religious bigotry in all its forms. 

Journalism plays a pivotal role in upholding democracy, offering the public insights they need to address pressing issues and create meaningful change. To fulfill this role, journalists must adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and fairness, fostering trust and unity across diverse communities. 

Media has recently published content that propagates Hinduphobia and bias against individuals and organizations. Your sources include members of the same anti-Vaishnava Hindu hate group whose mission is to foment Hinduphobia and who have been inspired and groomed by a convicted pedophile and a paranoid delusional individual recently arrested for attempted murder.

By specifically targeting The Science of Identity Foundation (SIF), a spiritual organization rooted in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, a monotheistic branch of Hinduism, your publication is spreading fear and loathing towards Hindus and Vaishnava Hindu traditions and casting aspersions on the integrity, beliefs, and practices held by millions of Hindus around the world.

This pattern of religious scapegoating is a dangerous precedent. Hinduism, one of the world's oldest spiritual traditions, is a diverse and pluralistic faith rooted in service, humility, and universal well-being. Attempts to caricature its teachings, malign its followers, and reduce its practices to baseless stereotypes must be universally rejected.

We call on media outlets and political leaders to rise above fear-mongering and bias, and instead engage in fair, fact-based discourse. The strength of our democracy lies in embracing diversity, not weaponizing it.

Rather than relying on dubious sources, for any serious covering of this subject matter of Vaishnava Hinduism, the Science of Identity Foundation, or any other Hindu organization, a legitimate publication should direct its inquiries towards Hindu scholars and practitioners, as well as authoritative Hindu scriptures.

Sincerely, 

BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (Ronak Patel, spokesperson)
World Vaishnava Association (Srila Gopanananda Bon Maharaj, President)
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) (Guru Prasad Swami, Chairman)
Iskcon India (Yudhistir Govinda Das, Country Director of Communications)
Iskcon Bangalore (Naveena Neerada Dasa, Executive Director)
Infinity Foundation (Rajiv Malhotra, president)
Sri Gopinath Gaudiya Math (BB Bodhayan, present Acharya)
Sri Saraswata Gaudiya Vaishnava Association (Madhu Mangal Das, Convenor)
Coalition of Hindus of North America (Rajeev Menon, Co-Founder)
Americans 4 Hindus (Geeta Sikand, Vice President)
American Hindu Coalition (Rajiv Sharma, Treasurer)
Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian Unity Council (Dwijen Bhattacharjya, President)
American Bengali Hindu Foundation (Pandit Shymal Chakraborty, President)
US India Friendship Council (Dr Krishna Reddy, President)
Sri Krishna Bhakata Sangha (Dr Provat Das, President)
Nath Mission of USA Inc (Nirmal Debnath, President)
United Hindus of USA (Bhajan Sarkar, President)
Jagannath Hall Alumni Association (Sushil Sinha, General Secretary)
Devaloy Hindu Temple (Sadhan Das, President)
New York Puja Association (Arun Gosh, President)
Sahayog Foundation (Ramdas Lamb, PhD, President)
Indian-American Friendship Council (Raj Kumar, President, Hawaii chapter)
The US Indian Community Foundation (Amitabh Mittal, Secretary)
The Asian American Store Owners Association (Vipul Patel, President)
Hindus of Georgia PAC (Rajeev Menon, Treasurer)
Irvine Hindu Mandir (Deepak Sharma, President)
Durga Temple of Westchester, New York (Suresh Khanna, Founding Trustee)
Global Hindu Temple Network of America (Mohinder Gulati, President)
New York Ayyappa Temple (Sri Parthasaradhi Pillai, Guruswami)
Shri Surya Narayan Mandir (Pt Ram Harodwar, Acharya)
United Indian American Association (Gaurav Bhargava, President)
American Hindu Federation (Neeraj Kashalkar, Secretary/Treasurer)
Iskcon Hawaii (Dayna Gay Fiorentinom President and Sruta Kirti Prabhu, Regional Secretary)
Hindu Community Relations Council (Suril Patel, Executive Board Member and Narayanaswamy (Nasy) Sankagiri, President)
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin New York chapter (Dr Satish Anand, President)
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Queens Long Island chapter (Dr Inderpal Chhabra, President)
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin New Jersey chapter (Dr Suha Nahar, President)
Federation of Indian Physicians Associations (Dr Raj Bhayani, President)
Association of Indian Americans New York (Dr Jagdish Gupta, President)
American Punjabi Society (Gary Sikka, President)
Gujarati Samaj of New York (Pakaji Patel, President)
Federation of Gujarati Associations of USA (Dr Vasudev Patel, President)
Hindu Center New York (Dr Ravindra Goyal, Trustee)
Jain Temple New York (Rajesh Shah, President)
Akhil Vishwa Hindi Samiti (Pradip Tandon, Executive Vice President)
The World Voice (Mukesh Modi, President)
Association of Indians in America New York (Dr Jagdish Gupta, President)
Nurgis Dutt Memorial Foundation Inc. (Inder Bindra, Founder)
The Indian Eye (Sunil Hali, President)
Vaishnav Temple of New York (Harshad Pakaji Patel, Co-Chair)
The Wadher Family Foundation (Mahesh Wadher, Trustee)

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Faith Leaders Unite Across Traditions to call out Hinduphobia and Demand Fair Media Coverage

"Bias and bigotry have no place in a society striving for inclusivity and mutual respect."

News Release from Science of Identity Foundation, Jan 28, 2025

HONOLULU, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a rare demonstration of unity, religious leaders representing diverse faiths and substantial communities from Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Sikh traditions have issued an interfaith coalition letter urging the media to reject anti-Hindu prejudice and embrace balanced, respectful reporting.

Click here to view and download the letter.

The coalition's letter condemns the "recent biased portrayal of Hindus in the media," citing concerns about the promotion of anti-Hindu bigotry, which misrepresents spiritual organizations and individuals.

"Media has recently published content that not only promotes Hinduphobia but also biases against individuals and organizations from multiple faith backgrounds," the letter says.

The letter addresses how the Science of Identity Foundation, a spiritual organization rooted in the Hindu Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, has been unfairly portrayed in narratives that promote "fear and animosity towards Hindu practices."

Signatories of the letter include Sukhi Chahal of The Khalsa Today, a prominent Sikh organization; Hakim Ouansafi of the Muslim Association; Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, representing Eastern Orthodox Christians; Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, a leading voice in the Catholic community; Dr. Jeffery D. Long of Elizabethtown College, a respected Hindu scholar; and Dr. Richard Benkin of Interfaith Strength, representing the Jewish faith. These leaders emphasize that "the vitality of our democracy depends on embracing our diversity, not exploiting it for discord."

"The increasing number of voices standing against anti-Hindu prejudice is deeply encouraging," said Jeannie Bishop, president of the Science of Identity Foundation.

"This interfaith coalition's strong stance highlights the power of unity across diverse religious and cultural traditions. If attacks like this can occur against one spiritual path, it can happen against any. Religious bias and religious bigotry have no place in our society striving for inclusivity and mutual respect."

This significant statement comes on the heels of an open letter that has now been signed by more than 70 Hindu organizations that also denounced Hinduphobia in the media, reflecting a growing chorus of voices from diverse faith traditions committed to combating religious bigotry.

The coalition also calls for heightened journalistic responsibility.

"For journalism to serve its purpose, it must maintain the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and integrity, thereby fostering trust and unity among varied communities," the letter says.

By promoting fact-based and respectful reporting, the signatories aim to combat divisive narratives and reinforce principles of equality and inclusion.

The Science of Identity Foundation, founded in 1977, is dedicated to sharing the teachings of Vaishnava Hinduism, offering practices like yoga and meditation to promote personal well-being and community harmony. The Foundation welcomes the coalition's support in calling for fairness, inclusivity, and mutual respect in public discourse.

The letter has been signed by:

1. The Khalsa Today and Sikh Wing of American4Hindus (A4H) (Sukhi Chahal, Chairman)
2. World Sacred Gardens Church (Gordon Goff, Founder)
3. Muslim Association (Hakim Ouansafi, Chair)
4. Association TerraNation (Annick Dauphinais, Director)
5. All Believers Network (Saleem Ahmed, Founder)
6. Maitreya Institute (Roger Epstein, CEO)
7. Hindu Buddhist & Christian Unity Council (Dwijen Bhattacharjya Phd, President)
8. Bangladeshi, Hindu, Buddhist & Christian Unity Council, USA Inc (Sukanta Das, Director)
9. New American Voters Association (Dr Dilip Nath, President)
10. South Asians of New York (Dr Hari Shukla, President)
11. Human Rights Education Organization and Movie to Movement (Jason Jones, President)
12. Armenian Assembly of America (Anthony Barsamian, Co-Chair)
13. Consulate Churches of Christ (Archbishop Akayzian, World Moderator)
14. Glendale City Councilmember (Ardy Kassakhian, former Mayor Glendale)
15. USA Armenian Life Magazine (Appo Jabarian, Executive Publisher)
16. Interfaith Strength (Dr. Richard Benkin, Founder)
17. American Hellenic Council (Alex Mizan, Treasurer/Acting Executive Director)
18. Iman Cultural Center (Dr Sadegh Namazikhah, President)
19. Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate)
20. Armenian National Committee of America (Aram Hamparian, Executive Director)
21. Interfaith Unity for Tolerance (Ali Abbas Taj, Director)
22. Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church Parish Council (Appo Jabarian, Council Board Member)
23. American Armenian National Security Institute (Major Gen. MacCarley, President and CEO)
24. Arab American Association of Bergen NJ  (Mohammad Mansour, Director)
25. Al-Khoei Foundation (Fadel Al Sahlani, Imam)
26. Ahlul Bayt Mosque (Sadeq Waeely, Imam) 
27. Al-Fatima Islamic Center (Jaafar Nabelsi, Imam)
28. Anjumane Aza Khane Zahra (Ali Khan, Director)
29. Imam Ali Mosque (Hussein Rakaa, President)
30. Islamic Center at NY (Hassan Yehya, Imam)
31. Islamic Center of NY (Kamel Noori, Imam)
32. Islamic Centre of Medina (Saleem Nawfal, Director)
33. Islamic Shia Ithna Asheri (Ali Bano, Imam)
34. Jaffarya Center of Niagara Frontier (Ahmad Aboud, President)
35. Muslim Mosque (Mostapha Anqoudi, Imam)
36. Shah-e-Najaf Center (Sameeh Rahaa, Imam)
37. Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of NY (Nizar Tabaja, Imam)
38. Al-Mahdi Foundation (Ali Kamil, Director)
39. Jaffaria Association of N.A (Samir Taha, Imam)
40. Jaffarya Islamic Center of Buffalo, NY (Kassim Mustapha, Imam)
41. Shah-E-Najaf Islamic Center (Karim Sayer, Imam)
42. Algadeer Foundation (Maan Al Sahlani , Imam)
43. Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of NY (Salam Amir, Director)
44. Hellenic Council of YSEE America (Konstantine Malliaros, Minister of the Hellenic Religion)
45. Dr. Jeffery D. Long, Carl W. Zeigler Professor of Religion, Philosophy, & Asian Studies, School of Arts & Humanities, Elizabethtown College
46. Stand By With Dignity (Mustafa Abidi, President)
47. Wall Street Conference (Jason Lyons, Chairman and Founder)
48. New Jersey Muslim Officers Society (Mudather Malik, President and Ihsan Abdul Rassoul, Trustee)
49. Mehfile Shahe Khorasan (Shabir Ladak, President)
50. KSI Jamaat Of PA (Naser Ali, Director)
51. Khatoon E Jannat (Tarek Masrey, Imam)
52. Al Mustapha Islamic Center (Ali Yaseen, Imam)
53. The Crescent Islamic Center (Jihad Aleeme, Trustee)
54. Dar Alsalm Center (Hussam Hasanein, Director)
55. Masjid Ibrahim (Mustapha Amini, Imam)
56. Masjid Al Iman (Ali Karim, Imam)
57. Darul Uloom (Shubar Sahih, Imam)
58. El Zahra Islamic Center (Mahmoud Jamal, Director)
59. Masjid Omar (Saleh Ahmad, Imam)
60. Standwithdignity.org (Mustafa Abdi, Vice President)
61. Cristiana La Luz de la Vida Church of Englewood (Manuel Montero, Director)
62. First Spanish Methodist Church (Matthew lyle, Father)
63. Our Lady of Fatima Church (Joel Pena, Father)
64. American Jewish Conservatives (Benji Gershon, Founder and President)
65. Yeshiva Ohr Simcha of Englewood (Menachem Strassfeld, Director)
66. Earth Aware (Raoul Goff, President)
67. Midwood Jewish Center (Yisrael Cohen, Director)