The Asian & Abrahamic Religions A Divine Encounter in America To
many Americans the Asian religions remain a mystery. Yet the
presence of the Asian religions has been growing on American
soil almost from the country’s beginning. Over time Asian
religious practices began to influence and transform everyday
life for ordinary Americans who discovered Yoga, meditation and
the martial arts and healing. “The Asian and Abrahamic
Religions: A Divine Encounter in America” explores the beliefs,
practices and rituals of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism.
Examining the similarities and differences with the Abrahamic
religions, how they perceive each other, confront prejudice and
stereotypes and how they can understand and respect one another.
The primary aim of the documentary is to demystify the Asian
religions; the misconceptions and stereotypes that many
Americans have about them, and to show the deep historical roots
of the Asian religions in America. The documentary will help
create a broader acceptance of religi