Martin
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Not really, but neither is it an open book. Obviously one should have most beliefs in line with some 'branch' or sect from within Hinduism. Anyone can say 'I'm a Hindu' but id that doesn't match with some actions, or beliefs pertaining to Hinduism, nobody's gong to believe it.
Sure, people call themselves all sorts of things! I don't currently describe myself as a Hindu, though obviously I have a strong interest in it.