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In the past couple weeks I have learned much about Hinduism. I am going to explain the differences between this religion and Christianity. First I will start off by trying to explain Hinduism. The definition of Hinduism is pretty much non-existent. In matter of fact it is not so much a religion. It is more of a religion-social system. Although Hinduism is very confusing (especially to me!!). I do understand casts are extremely important to the religion. Since the beginning of the idea of Hinduism ancient religion-social laws were created and were indestructible. Hindu's tried to build a wall of law around the faith so that none could stray from it. The main part of the wall was naturally the caste distinctions, and these therefore received the most careful attention of the lawmakers. The superiority of the Brahmans and the inferiority of the laborer were declared to be ordered in heaven according to divine plans for the prosperity of the world. The cast system was with a m!an like his breath, was with him instantly from birth to death. Indeed, unlike his breath, it was suppose to follow him into the grave. These laws that regulate the caste are saved for there is no other
If the adherents of Christianity sincerely follow it, the Hindu's attitude toward it, notwithstanding what he believes to be intolerant disposition of the followers of Christianity, which is regretted by the Hindu's continues to be one of respect and understanding of tolerance and even sympathy. He was not nearly concrete enough a deity for the plain people to believe in and now there are only a couple of temples in all of India that are devoted to his worship. New York: National Geographic Society. They have been wise enough to see that each man has a right to worship as he sees himself fit, and that no man is justified in seeking to force his doctrine on his neighbor. For the undisputed educated Hindu, who believes that r!eligion is a matter of personal realization, every religion is true and a path to truth. Bibliography Bibliography Page · Goetz, Philip W. The New Encyclopedia Britannica Volume 16. The Hindu is ready to accept the ethical teachings of the Gospels, particularly the Sermon on the Mount but still rejects the theological superstructure. Christianity, which is even more intensively divided, is at least united by its recognition of Jesus. Each is accustomed to the people that worship that religion. Unlike the Christians, who again and again have resorted even to wholesome slaughter in order to extirpate all heresy.
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