Nehru on how rigid religious dogmas hinder mental and spiritual growth?

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Accurate. Jawaharlal Nehru stated in the interview that institutionalized religion and rigid dogmas constrain the mind, opposing free inquiry and growth. Archival footage shows Jawaharlal Nehru arguing that institutionalized religion and rigid dogmas suppress free inquiry and hinder mental and spiritual growth. Historical records and his writings confirm he consistently held critical views of organized religion.

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Jawaharlal Nehru stated in an interview that religion diverts the mind into rigid channels opposed to the spirit of free inquiry encouraged by science.No reliable source found for this yet.

Jawaharlal Nehru stated that rigid dogmas and institutionalized religion become restrictive and prevent mental and spiritual growth.No reliable source found for this yet.

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Wikipedia notes that in 'Toward Freedom: The Autobiography of Jawaharlal Nehru', Nehru wrote that organized religion filled him with horror and that he frequently condemned it.
Hinduism Today reports that Nehru warned that mixing religion with politics dulls the mind and prevents clear thinking.

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✅ TRUE 👉 Accurate. 👉 Archival footage shows Jawaharlal Nehru arguing that institutionalized religion and rigid dogmas suppress free inquiry and hinder mental and spiritual growth. 🔎 Full check: send this Reel to @checkthis.chat