Irony Dies, Hypocrisy Thrives: A Fundamentalist Baptist Becomes Preacher to the Secularists

In his June 2021 article in Swarajya [1], Professor Ramesh Rao carries out an exhaustive examination of Pieter Friedrich, a fundamentalist Baptist who has transformed into a virulent Hindudveshi. Friedrich’s various acts of Hindu hatred and connections to terrorists, dubious academics, and social justice warriors are exposed in the article. Professor Rao has referenced many well-written articles and other material to support the claims made in this article. Further, in the process of exposing Friedrich’s dubious credentials, Professor Rao has listed an assortment of anti-Hindu provocateurs who actively spread their hate on social media and other forums. This article and the embedded references are precious to anyone interested in studying or analyzing Hindudvesha. It demonstrates how groups and individuals with different ideologies have found common ground in Hindudvesha.

Here’s a brief summary of the article:

• An individual named Friedrich portrays him as a hitman and highlights his connections to fundamentalist Baptist beliefs.
• The article calls for a federal investigation into a network of individuals referred to as “India-breakers” and “anti-Hindu bigots,” presumably connected to Friedrich.
• Friedrich is accused of being the mastermind behind the vandalizing and destruction of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Davis, California. He is also alleged to have colluded with Khalistani terrorists.
• Friedrich initiated a hunger strike to demand the return of a $2.5 million donation made by Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, to Sewa International, a Hindu faith-based charitable organization. The author views this as a failed public relations stunt.
• Friedrich’s personal background is mentioned, particularly his upbringing in a fundamentalist Baptist family.
• Friedrich has been invited to deliver talks at various American universities, indicating his affiliation with anti-India and anti-Hindu groups and activists.
• The article discusses the influence of academics and activists on students, leading some to emerge as “anti-Hindu bigots.”
• Friedrich is claimed to have used multiple aliases and collaborated with extremist Sikh groups, radical Black activists, and left/Marxist provocateurs.
• The destruction of the Gandhi statue in Davis and other anti-India activities are attributed to a network of extremists, prompting the author to call for a federal investigation into their actions.
• The article raises concerns about the political impact and plot-making abilities of these extremists, highlighting that no one has been arrested for the destruction of the Gandhi statue. It also questions the effectiveness of American politicians in dealing with such extremist groups.