CNN series stirs controversy for 'offensive' portrayal of Hinduism

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CNN's newest original series Believer With Reza Aslan, which premiered Sunday, has been termed "callous," "reckless," "disgusting" and other such uncharitable things.

Social commentators have raised concerns over the show's impact at a time when the U.S. is infested with fears about the "outsider." 

Here's what happened. 

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The first episode of Believer takes host Reza Aslan to Varanasi, also known as the city of dead, in northern India. It explores the Aghori sect of Hinduism which is known for its extreme, almost cannibalistic, rituals.   Read more...

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