Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeNo, I get all that, I was just wondering what insight you may have gleaned from studies, and if they included the Vedas. I realize that anything in-depth would be a separate course, probably elective, especially in the West where Hinduism is a rather tiny percentile among 'chosen religions'.
No, only really studied the Vedas on a superficial level. In fact i think i only did one module on Hinduism in my final year. (Admitting that of course will make Dasa's day). Christianity and Judaism (unsurprisingly) formed the major bulk of my studies.
Labeling Dasa and his religion as 'dishonest' in purely in response (and exasperation) of him r ...[text shortened]... te of his own medicine. I hope he finds it bitter. (If not in this life, then perhaps the next).
He's been taken to task about his use of the word 'dishonest' in this forum quite often. He probably uses it to avoid just simply calling all of us 'liars'.
Originally posted by DasaSo, no judgement, never judgement.
Yes there is hell.
But people are not sent there for eternity.
Once again the soul is in a spiritual sleep, whilst his material ethereal body is experiencing an illusionary hell whilst he is made aware of his past sins.
After he has had his hellish learning experience, he will be sent to his next incarnation to take birth according to his specific karma.
No responsibility for sin. Typical.
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Originally posted by DasaIf one's soul can eventually return to 'Godhead', then can the irredeemable soul finally go to 'Anti-Godhead"? Or is he just slapped on the wrist and sent back time and again to harm other souls again? This sounds like the irredeemable ones would build up in the world, then, eventually making any 'Godly' soul's journey even more difficult. Great religion you got there, where sin is tolerated forever, with only good souls eventually leaving the 'meat-grinder'.
You foolish man.....
There is no endless re-births at all, but any person can return back to Godhead at once (if he re-kindles his lost love for God)
This also doesn't sound like a very high regard for life, either, as you claim to have. A system where, over time, it is more and more likely that other souls you run across, regardless of species, are evil.
Originally posted by SuzianneHe does appear though to have dropped the word 'dishonest' recently. - Touch wood. (Hind's head will suffice). Perhaps he got the message.
No, I get all that, I was just wondering what insight you may have gleaned from studies, and if they included the Vedas. I realize that anything in-depth would be a separate course, probably elective, especially in the West where Hinduism is a rather tiny percentile among 'chosen religions'.
He's been taken to task about his use of the word 'dishonest' in this forum quite often. He probably uses it to avoid just simply calling all of us 'liars'.
Outside of the monotheistic religions, i know a lot more about Buddhism than i do Hinduism. (Though it also barely featured in my studies). In case you're interested, have dug out a list of the modules i studied over the 3 years:
Education in Context
Philosophy, Education and Social change
Religion and Theology
Horizons of Theology
Workshop Studies 1
Education and television
Development and Socialisation
Making sense of the Old Testament
Cults, Sects and Churches in 20th C Britain
Workshop Studies 2
History of Childhood and schooling 1820-1970
Career Development
Hebrew Poetry
Christian Ethics
Islam
International Perspectives on Education
Understanding Judaism
Theology in Context
English Reformation
Education, Equality and Social Justice
Rights and Persons
Islam and Christianity
Dissertation
Educational Management
Educational Policy and Politics
Amos
Christianity and Other Religions
Approaches to Adolescence
Religion and Society in 19th C England.
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeSince these all fall under some rather all-encompassing concept of "Theology", there seems little here that is specific, and so would I be right in assuming this was at a conventional college and not under any specific religion's auspices (as, for example, a 'seminary' )? And what was your religious thinking before attending? Same as now?
He does appear though to have dropped the word 'dishonest' recently. - Touch wood. (Hind's head will suffice). Perhaps he got the message.
Outside of the monotheistic religions, i know a lot more about Buddhism than i do Hinduism. (Though it also barely featured in my studies). In case you're interested, have dug out a list of the modules i studie ...[text shortened]... stianity and Other Religions
Approaches to Adolescence
Religion and Society in 19th C England.
Also, these "Workshop Studies", were these basically discussion groups (I imagine a "workshop" to be a 'community' effort type of thing)? If so, this seems to be of use before coming to this forum. 🙂
Originally posted by Suzianne"evil" or your relatives. Apparently many Hindus avoid stepping on bugs and whatnot because that bug could be their dead relative
If one's soul can eventually return to 'Godhead', then can the irredeemable soul finally go to 'Anti-Godhead"? Or is he just slapped on the wrist and sent back time and again to harm other souls again? This sounds like the irredeemable ones would build up in the world, then, eventually making any 'Godly' soul's journey even more difficult. Great religion ...[text shortened]... me, it is more and more likely that other souls you run across, regardless of species, are evil.
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeThat is your problem. You are not reading and studying the Holy Bible, but books on philosophy, religion, and anything but.
He does appear though to have dropped the word 'dishonest' recently. - Touch wood. (Hind's head will suffice). Perhaps he got the message.
Outside of the monotheistic religions, i know a lot more about Buddhism than i do Hinduism. (Though it also barely featured in my studies). In case you're interested, have dug out a list of the modules i studie ...[text shortened]... stianity and Other Religions
Approaches to Adolescence
Religion and Society in 19th C England.
Originally posted by SuzianneYes, a conventional college, Cheltenham in Gloustershire.
Since these all fall under some rather all-encompassing concept of "Theology", there seems little here that is specific, and so would I be right in assuming this was at a conventional college and not under any specific religion's auspices (as, for example, a 'seminary' )? And what was your religious thinking before attending? Same as now?
Also, ...[text shortened]... ommunity' effort type of thing)? If so, this seems to be of use before coming to this forum. 🙂
Enjoyed Religious Studies at A level which is why i went on to study it a degree level. People are passionate about politics and religion (a passion you just don't get in geography or French) and the discussions were as appealing to be then as these spirituality forums are to be now. - My atheist viewpoint however has remained unchanged. If anything it was solidified by my studies as i became more aware of the contradictions and fragmentation of belief. Every man and his dog claimed to hold the truth, even though close examination highlighted flaws and absurdities. - That said, i have developed an admiration (and perhaps a little jealousy) for people who seem to have a genuine faith that gives meaning to their life.
In regards to the Workshops, i have no memory whatsoever about their contents. (It was 20 years ago!) but think they were in relation to my minor subject, Educational Studies. (Was initially planning on becoming an RE Teacher).