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By: Patrix

Patrix — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:35:25 +0000

Supremus, you may be partly correct that Hinduism isn't a religion per se but for lack of a better definition, we treat it as such. That, in my opinion, deserves tolerance if not respect from those that seek the same for their religions. Santosh, if you push anyone too far, I guess they will react the same way :) Ashutosh, perhaps Americans are confused by our Gods but as I have always understood it, Hindu 'gods' are forces of nature (wind, fire, Earth) or divine beings (Ram, Krishna) that got respect which over the years turned to worship (sometimes blind faith). Attitus, thanks for dropping by too. Well, any discussion on religion requires you to suspend your beliefs; pun intended.

By: Atticus Finch

Atticus Finch — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:14:05 +0000

Hey Mate,

Thanks for dropping by at my page :)

An atheist’s opinion on religion: most of us don’t know enough about any religion to love to hate it (including our own, in several cases)… It all then boils down to identity and the herds wild buffalo instinct to ring in its kind and flash horns at the rest :)

BTW, excellent interface and layout!!! And interesting stuff… Guess we’ll see more of each other in blogland :)

By: Ashutosh

Ashutosh — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:05:52 +0000

Americans seem to respect Buddhism much more than Hinduism. Perhaps because of Richard Gere and the likes ;) Somehow they just don’t understand and so don’t stomach the concept of many Gods in Hinduism. This also demonstrates that they are relatively ignorant about it (since of course it is about so much more than just “many Gods”)

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By: Santosh

Santosh — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:47:54 +0000

I find Buddhism to be the most peaceful religion in the world there is.

What about the Shaolin monks? Those guys can kick some major ass.

By: Supremus

Supremus — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:49:51 +0000

I read about this new yesterday on various news sites and was appalled at it. I think the fundamental mistake that others (well, including us!) make is treat Hinduism as a religion. Once people understand that its not a religion, perhaps there would be less stronger reactions. But that said, hardcore fundamentalists really dont have anything to but create a nuisance, be it Christians, Hindus or Islam. Its not a wonder I find Buddhism to be the most peaceful religion in the world there is.

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