Atheism is a faith in itself.Just as Theists believe in God, they do not believe in God.There is no reason for one to be intolerant of them.
Hinduism accords a a special place for Atheists .In Indian Philosophy, Atheist is not one who does not believe in God.Atheist is one who does not believe in the authenticity of the Vedas, the scripture of Hindus.One can be an atheist, yet accorded the respect due to his faith .In fact,Lord Rama,incarnation of God, discusses with Atheist monk Jabaali and imparts him Truth about Reality.He does not try to convert him to be a theist of the western sense ,that is believing in God.If one were to look into western history more harm has been done to society by the theists than the Atheists.Based on track record of Jews feud with Christians,Pagans with Christians and Jews,Crusades-all are the making of so called theists, not Atheists.Atheism, as said earlier, is a stand point.You either agree with it or do not agree with it. .Based on who has been harmful to society,it is the theists who should vacate.
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Atheism-Not to be shunned and ridiculed.
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Apocalypse-Mayan Calendar
Mayan Calendar Apocalypse or nothing of the sort shall take place.Maya year cycle is 5125 years. According to The Hindu Kali Yuga calendar began on 18 February 3102 B.C. There is only a difference of 12 years between the Hind’s beginning of the Kali Yuga and the Maya’s beginning of the Fifth Great Cycle.
Transition from the present age to a new age and values shall dawn,just as Industrial Revolution brought in change.
According to Hindus, Time is Non Liner and Cyclic.For details refer my blog on Time, a Non Linear Theory.
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Christianity.
If non- believers of Christ are doomed to hell, what about those who were born before Christ,including Moses,Adam,Eve?
The very concept of Redemption only through only an individual is repugnant.
I am curious about the fact that Christianity speaks only of Christ and make only passing references to Father.
It also states we are all children of God;God by definition is incarnation of Good.Then how come we are called sinners?If part of God is a sinner, then God is also a sinner, being the whole.
Strange logic!
Again Heaven and Hell-Certain practices are considered virtuous by society and even among various schools of Christianity there is difference of opinion on what is a virtue/vice..What is the yard stick for determining virtue and vice?While judging, God can not be using double standards. How shall he reconcile different versions of virtue and vice?The thought that some one will atone for your sins smacks of escaping responsibility of one’s actions.
All living beings are from God.Why special status for Man?All things in the world, especially animals are meant for use by Man( am not quoting verbatim Bible,message is correct)-Why?
If God created Man then he should have created it out of something-Ex Nihilo Nihil Fit,Out of Nothing , nothing Comes.If so, then are we not ascribing the same Time frame for the other entity?How do God and the entity interact?If not ,if Universe evolved from God, then every thing in the Universe is good per se. -
Environment Concerns in Hinduism
‘May the four legged animals be Happy;May the two legged animals(Man) be Happy;May water reach the roots of the plants.May there be Happiness to all living beings.
-‘May the ruler be Happy; May the citizens be Happy;May the ruler rule righteously;May the Learned,animals be Happy’
The above two verses are from the Vedas, the Holy Book of Hindus.These chantings are a must at the conclusion of any Prayer or Oblation.
Every Temple in India has a Pond,a Tree, a Village/Town which is glorified and revered and worshiped.
The importance given to Earth is to read to be believed;Earth is mother. -
On GOD.
So long as the concept of God is limited one with attributes the controversy shall rage.Reality is something one seeks in Religion and Philosophy.God with Name and form is for those who are early seekers.Ultimate Reality is characterized by Being,Intelligence and Bliss(Sat,Chit,Aanandam) .It admits no plurality.It is the embodiment of of all things known, unknown and unknowable.It is reached by delving into and searching within oneself.
Knowledge is from the external world.We gain knowledge through our senses and mind,intellect and Discriminating power.It is better to inquire into ourselves rather than going after multitude of things in the external world.This process involves application and practice.
Who says all phenomena obey physical laws?(Known laws).Kindly go through Quantum Theory where you will find multi verses existing at different planes all at the same time and time recoils itself.
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