The book was published in 1993. A total of 20,000 copies were sold and the book is now out of print. Several groups mentioned in the book sued for defamation, but the court ruled against them in 1993, finding that the publication did not infringe on religious freedom. The Supreme Court rejected an appeal in February 1997. The Government does not initiate ecumenical activities.
Religion is taught in public schools.
The doctrine presented depends on which religion predominates in the particular state. However, those of different faiths are free to attend classes for their own creeds during the class period. Atheists are allowed to skip the classes. There have been no reports of individuals being excluded from a political party because of their beliefs. Some groups have organized their own parties, such as the Transcendental Meditation Maharishi's Party of Nature and the Argentinean Guru's Humanistic Party.