Originally posted by rvsakhadeo The ethical principles in Hinduism are the well known principles followed by all humanity and not only by the Hindus.
For example, Treat your mother as if she is God, treat your father as if he is God, treat your teacher as if he/she is God, treat your guest as if he/she is God. Speak the truth, go by the religious practices laid down, do not ever neglec ...[text shortened]... the Society ? So what is wrong if the lure of merit or fear of demerit is proclaimed for them ?
Merit and demerit doesn't just work for humans. It is also prevalent in the great ape world of chimps, bonobo's, silverbacks and so forth. It is not a human invention. It's been around before the Neandertals even.
Originally posted by stellspalfie is there any religions that dont preach that the majority of humanity is bad and deserves to be punished in some way?
original sin i think was purely a christian dogma that developed somewhat like the trinity doctrine... post christ. an invention of irenaeus.