Words make this world.Genesis Chapter of the Holy Bible says how this world was created with words.If there is 'something' and it does not have a 'word' to name it,it is as good as it is not 'existing'.Word distinguishes and defines things and concepts.
Bible answers this question in Gen Chap.1.1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.6 And God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” 7So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day.9 And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so. 10 God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God saw that it was good.11 Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so. ......................." It goes on like this.Now John 1.1 explains this further:"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God". so it is clear that God created matter with 'word' only .So any thing that exists but does not have a word to call it does not 'exist' in our realms !
So what defines Hinduism ?
What is the distinguishing feature of Hinduism ? What is the unique character of Hinduism that sets it apart from other religions ?Christianity is the religion founded by Jesus Christ ,Islam is founded by Prophet Mohomed.Buddhism,Jainism,Laoism,Taoism etc .can all be defined.But if you ask 100 Hindus to define 'Hinduism' ,you are bound to get 100 different perceptions.
Can I call this 'Hinduism' ? How ? If not,why ?
How about this ?
Why not this ?
This one ?
So as the OP says the Hinduism as we call it now may be at the most 300 Plus years old.
