Definitely, while Hinduism in itself is older than some modern civilizations, the form that is currently practiced today was founded during the reign of Ashoka.
realy? i only know mexicans do that sometimes but thats spelled different then jesus
Mexican's can be Christians, along with every other person on the planet, race or nationality is not a factor in the choice of religion. As for the spelling, the name is usually spelled Jesus, but pronounced "he-sus."
You can pray to all three, but most people choose between Vishnu and Shiva, Bramha temples are very rare. People pray to other gods as well. What is Zen?
Hindu "services" are basically you standing in a line to get a prasadham, or kind of like food that blessed by a god, usually it's raisins or nuts or milk, something like that, you get it after you pray to all the gods and are about to leave the temple.
Okay, I saw this in a show (a Hindu priest was talking) and I'd like to know if it's correct and what you think about it: 1. You can't convert to Hinduism. You have to be born as a Hindu. 2. If you have a very bad disease (e.g. cancer), god (or the gods) want show you that you're life is ending and at least now you should do something good. 3. Some people are born rich and some are born poor. That's (probably) because of Karma 4. The big flood in Pakistan (I think it was last year) was also because of Karma. 5. If humans don't believe, their life is ruined.
3. Some people are born rich and some are born poor. That's (probably) because of Karma
Actually, yes and no. That comes from the caste system in India (which is where hinduism comes from). Essentially the caste system is a social class division system with many levels. Those who are born in one level can't "move" or marry themselves into a higher level.
1. You can't convert to Hinduism. You have to be born as a Hindu. 2. If you have a very bad disease (e.g. cancer), god (or the gods) want show you that you're life is ending and at least now you should do something good. 3. Some people are born rich and some are born poor. That's (probably) because of Karma 4. The big flood in Pakistan (I think it was last year) was also because of Karma. 5. If humans don't believe, their life is ruined.
1. If people agreed, wouldn't the have a fear of extinction or at least a mass decrease. In modern society in a lot of cases, love comes before religion. That's why we see so many people converting to the same religion as their spouse - mainly further East.
2. This i kind of agree with. Not with the whole God is showing you your life is ending, because what about a baby born with a severe illness? But the do-going towards your end i agree with.
3. The above post mentions the caste system. The priest did not mention wealth. I would take this as spiritual wealth. Some people are born rich, develop a gambling problem and become poor. Some people are born poor, win the lottery and live in wealth.
4. The floods in Pakistan resulted from monsoon rains. I'm religion, but smart enough to know God does not control the weather. This was a natural disaster.
5. Hmm. This one is tough. I personally disagree. It depends on what way you look at it though. A persons life ruined because they will never know the joy of knowing god? That's the only way i can see him referring to, as i know many successful and happy atheists whose lives are far from ruined.
But very interesting points he made. What was the source on them?
But very interesting points he made. What was the source on them?
It was in a German show called "Entweder Broder", where an atheistic Jew and a secular Muslim drive through Germany and talk with people about politics and religion (while they mostly show how stupid people can be ). Here's the video. It starts at 12:38. (You won't understand it but just that you know that I'm not making it up^^)
Is Karma controlled by the gods, or is it a natural thing? What happens when you die? What do you do during the vrathas, and what are their purpose? Are there different vrathas for different things, or what? What holidays do Hindus celebrate?
