04 Jul 10
Bhagavad Gita Online
http://www.bartleby.com/45/4/
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Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Online:
http://www.kathamrita.org/KathamritaMain.htm
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the spiritual poetry of Kabir
http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/K/Kabir/#PoemList
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Another incredible Hindu poet is Rabindranath Tagore. He was a mentor to Gandhi, and won the Noble Prize for Literature
Here's a link about him, with some poems:
http://www.poetseers.org/nobel_prize_for_literature/tagore/
and more Hindu poets at:
http://www.poetseers.org/spiritual_and_devotional_poets/india
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Autobiography of a Yogi
by Paramahansa Yogananda
http://www.ananda.org/inspiration/books/ay/index.html
04 Jul 10
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Originally posted by r99pawn77How, if i may as be as bold to inquire, does one advocate Hinduism and yet attempt to explain the injustice of the caste system?
Bhagavad Gita Online
http://www.bartleby.com/45/4/
+++
Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Online:
http://www.kathamrita.org/KathamritaMain.htm
+++
the spiritual poetry of Kabir
http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/K/Kabir/#PoemList
+++
Another incredible Hindu poet is Rabindranath Tagore. He was a mentor to Gandhi, and won the Noble Prize f of a Yogi
by Paramahansa Yogananda
http://www.ananda.org/inspiration/books/ay/index.html
04 Jul 10
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Originally posted by twhiteheadA religion not based on the respect of the current life cannot attract new believers very much.
If you truly believe in life after death, allowing someone to die is not in itself an injustice.
Some cults try collective suicide. Those cults don't last long.
04 Jul 10
Originally posted by twhiteheadhe is so unacquainted with anything spiritual, you need to start with the real basics, like how to communicate, how to read, and most importantly how to establish and maintain friendships, after that, you may introduce other concepts like, life after death, the right of self determination etc etc
If you truly believe in life after death, allowing someone to die is not in itself an injustice.
04 Jul 10
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieFrom what I've read, the caste system is not supported by hinduism proper, though through history some have used and continue to use the religion to support their bigotry. This is little different from Christianity and how some have used and continue to use the religion to support slavery, racial bigotry, placing men above women, bigotry against gays, war, capital punishment, etc.
How, if i may as be as bold to inquire, does one advocate Hinduism and yet attempt to explain the injustice of the caste system?
04 Jul 10
Originally posted by ThinkOfOnethese are two separate issues, and as far as i was aware, Hinduism and its beliefs are directly responsible for the perpetuation of the caste system.
From what I've read, the caste system is not supported by hinduism proper, though through history some have used and continue to use the religion to support their bigotry. This is little different from Christianity and how some have used and continue to use the religion to support slavery, racial bigotry, placing men above women, bigotry against gays, etc.
04 Jul 10
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneto ThinkOFOne
From what I've read, the caste system is not supported by hinduism proper, though through history some have used and continue to use the religion to support their bigotry. This is little different from Christianity and how some have used and continue to use the religion to support slavery, racial bigotry, placing men above women, bigotry against gays, war, capital punishment, etc.
Did someone say capital punishment.
Capital punishment is the only civilized way of dealing with violent offenders, iam all for it. (exuse me for butting in)
vishva
04 Jul 10
Originally posted by vishvahetuAre you for real?
to ThinkOFOne
Did someone say capital punishment.
Capital punishment is the only civilized way of dealing with violent offenders, iam all for it. (exuse me for butting in)
vishva
You're not just someone having a laugh pretending to be this stupid, arrogant doorknob?!
You can tell us now, you've fooled us.
04 Jul 10
Originally posted by FabianFnasWell the religion in question, (or is it a denomination?) has lasted quite a while. I am sure they do respect the current life, but not above and beyond their beliefs.
A religion not based on the respect of the current life cannot attract new believers very much.
Some cults try collective suicide. Those cults don't last long.
You are arguing that allowing someone to die is inherently wrong. I am afraid you have to explain why you believe that is, or you don't have an argument. Then you must explain why your rationalization must also apply to the JWs too.
04 Jul 10
Originally posted by vishvahetuI assume you believe you are able to come up with a mistake-proof judiciary then?
to ThinkOFOne
Did someone say capital punishment.
Capital punishment is the only civilized way of dealing with violent offenders, iam all for it. (exuse me for butting in)
vishva
04 Jul 10
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieThen maybe you need to do some more investigation into Hinduism.
these are two separate issues, and as far as i was aware, Hinduism and its beliefs are directly responsible for the perpetuation of the caste system.
You asked the following:
How, if i may as be as bold to inquire, does one advocate Hinduism and yet attempt to explain the injustice of the caste system?
The answer is in the same way many advocate Christianity. I gave the example of Christianity simply because the two situations are not that different. I'm sure you're quite aware that some Christians use Christianity to perpetuate racial bigotry, placing men above women, bigotry against gays, war, capital punishment, etc. IIRC your beliefs perpetuate both "placing men above women and bigotry against gays" but are against some of the others. But as all flavors of Christianity are not the same, the same can be said of Hinduism.
04 Jul 10
Originally posted by vishvahetuThere's nothing "civilized" about killing.
to ThinkOFOne
Did someone say capital punishment.
Capital punishment is the only civilized way of dealing with violent offenders, iam all for it. (exuse me for butting in)
vishva
ATCs point is spot on.
04 Jul 10
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneto everyone
There's nothing "civilized" about killing.
ATCs point is spot on.
Its only when one understands, that the material body is not the real person, that doing away with violent repeat offenders, is sensible and civilized, after all the real person is an eternal spiritual being, without beggining or end,,,,ive told you this before, arent you taking notes.
vishva