Hinduism The name Hinduism means the civilization of the Hindus(originally, the inhabitants of the land around the Indus River). The basic form of Hinduism incorporates all forms of beliefs. One major characteristic of Hinduism 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 because it interferes with Karma. Hinduism recognizes that everyone has their own road to choose. People need to