The name means the civilization of the Hindus(originally, the inhabitants of the land around the Indus River). The basic form of incorporates all forms of beliefs. One major characteristic of includes vegetarianism and the respect and consideration of all life. They also have very conflicting views abut abortion. If a women is at risk of death, if she is raped, or if she pregnant as a result of a failed birth control device the pregnancy can be terminated. Yet, if the abortion called for because of deformity in the fetus, it is opposed ....