Agnostic Forums
  Show Threads  Show Posts

Agnostic Forums - Discuss Agnosticism

Go Back   Agnostic Forums > Religions Of The World > Hinduism

Hinduism Discuss and debate Hindu religious beliefs.



Want These Ads To Go Away? Become A Premium Member. Click here to see how...

Reply
Bookmark this thread at ThreadSoup: BookMark This Thread On ThreadSoup.com! Add it!
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-29-2006, 11:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
n.b
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4
n.b is on a distinguished road
Lightbulb Hinduism - An Overview

Hinduism is a set of religious customary initiated primarily in the Indian subcontinent. It has no definite single school of thoughts; it follows several schools of thoughts and traditions. Hinduism includes practice of several rituals by its devotees and followers. It has varied sects and diverse philosophies. Majority of the Hindus believe in and follows the Vedanta Philosophy, however Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism are also followed by devotees in large number. It is the third largest religion in the world. It is followed all over the world but mainly it is followed in India.
n.b is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 08-30-2006, 02:58 PM   #2 (permalink)
fornls
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4
fornls is on a distinguished road
Default hi

Actually there is nothing called hinduism. It was a name given to the people who stay by the side of indian ocean. So it applies to all the people in india. Then what is there to talk about hinduism.

First one should know what is Sanatana Dharma.
fornls is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2008, 07:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
blueshoes
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2
blueshoes is on a distinguished road
Default

The major thing that separates Hinduism from the other religions and philosophies out there is the sheer inclusivity of Hinduism. Unless you are outrageously conservative, a Hindu wouldn't insist that one must believe in Hindu deities in order to "go to heaven," or "achieve moksha," or anything else of that nature. Hinduism is based on the moral principles taught by the countless myths. The myths aren't supposed to be taken literally and necessarily believed in. Rather, Hindu mythology is intended to guide human civil conduct. This leads many spiritual agnostics, for instance, to enjoy guidance from Hindu texts and Hindu lifestyle.
blueshoes is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2008, 07:44 PM   #4 (permalink)
xexon
Member
 
xexon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Pacific NW USA
Posts: 84
xexon is on a distinguished road
Default

I embraced yoga, but not Hinduism.

Sometimes the child makes more sense than the parent.


x
__________________
Destroyer of Worlds
xexon is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


» User Settings
User Name:

Password:

Remember Me?
» Quick Register
User Name:


Password:


Confirm Password


Email


Confirm Email


Check to Agree with forum rules

» Sponsored Links

» Links We Love
HD Wallpapers

PC Tech Forums

Myspace Layouts

Coupons Codes & Bargains

Deaths In Iraq


Take AF With You
Feed Icon   RSS  RSS-1   RSS-2 XML  JS


» Sponsored Links


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:52 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0
Copyright © 2006 - 2007 The Jibber Network. All Rights Reserved.