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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Can a Hindu Be DUAL Religion. Let's Say...a...Christian too?

About.com has some very interesting articles on Hinduism. They're very simple. Are they too simple? I want to know if someone can maybe embrace another religion alongside of Hinduism?

Here's a few quotes that caught me.

Quote: 
"It does not require its adherents to accept any one idea, and thus is cultural, not creedal."
So...can I say I believe in Alah or Jesus?

Quote:
"Hinduism can never be neatly slotted into any particular belief system — monism, theism, monotheism, polytheism, pantheism, panentheism — for all these systems are reflected in its many facets."
So, can I believe in the "monotheistic" part of it? That way I can CO-embrace another religion?

Quote:
"In conclusion, Hinduism, of all religions, makes it conducive for us to believe in the coexistence of multiple religions. Hinduism’s all-embracing quality not only makes its possible for its followers to accept a variety of beliefs and practices, but also creates the warmth that helps them welcome followers of other faiths and reap the benefits of its ancient heritage."
Umm...but what if I want to co-believe in something that directly doesn't believe in re-incarnation? (smacks forehead) - this is so confusing.


Arguments AGAINST it. Why a Hindu may NOT be any other religion...

Quote: 
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characterized by the belief in reincarnation, one absolute being of multiple manifestations, the law of cause and effect, following the path of righteousness, and the desire for liberation from the cycle of births and deaths.
Religions like Islam and Christianity say "Poo on reincarnation." You live. You die. You get judged. You go to Heaven or Hell. (Badda bing, badda boom).

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It seems to me that Hinduism may still "jive" with you accepting another faith, but most other faiths won't "jive" back. Also, there are certain KEY things about Hinduism that ARE different that would stop it.

Either way, I can see Hindus being much more ready to accept another faith than vice versa. Is that good or bad, who knows - that's a personal opinion I guess?

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