In modern times, some thinkers approached social equality exclusively in economic terms and concluded that the history of mankind indicates only class conflict and nothing else. When this was taken to its extreme, logical end, it resulted in wars, famine, and other destructive episodes worldwide. From this perspective, religion and culture are seductive subjects of study. Thus no…subject…premised on Otherness will help us overcome such potentially—and practically—destructive consequences. More so in the current era of widespread belief that nothing that fails the scientific method will stand a chance of succeeding. This applies especially to religions premised on Otherness. If these religions fail the test of scientific inquiry, it is…evident that they will also fail to ensure peace and harmony. Although some religions do have the concepts of God as the Father and Universal Brotherhood, they hold that these concepts apply only to the adherents of those religions and proclaim that the rest are condemned to Eternal Hell. Thus, no such religion can truly have universal appeal. Likewise, any faith or system that preaches Soullessness cannot bring about peace in the world. Therefore, most Indian philosophical schools and treatises agree to what logic and experience bear out: Cosmic Non-Duality (or Advaita) is the best method to eradicate Otherness, which is a product of fear. The most distinguishing and valuable characteristic of Indian culture is the fact that it has benefitted the world immensely by giving the gift of Advaita.