monotheistic or polytheistic? old or new? i just want a general idea of what a lay person knows about Hinduism.
2006-06-15 14:17:46 · 7 answers · asked by gumnaam 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-06-17 07:32:33 · answer #1 · answered by rian30 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know that it is primarily practiced in India. Also it is polytheistic, there are multiple gods, Shiva, Vishnu, and Ganesha are the three main ones I think. There are about 750 Million practitioners world wide. It also involves burning lots of incense. Also I think reincarnation is a featured tenet of this religion. I have never studied it in any organized way, nor do I personally know any Hindus. I have picked up the little bit that I know through pop media and books that I have read.
2006-06-15 14:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me, Hinduism is monotheistic, as all paths lead to one ultimate God. The number of paths are unlimited, however.
2006-06-15 14:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by ohhhdan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's polytheistic
It's a very old religion
They beleive in reincarnation
The cow is very sacred to them; can't eat beef
They use the caste system
Started in present day Pakistan, but is now most prevalent in India
That's about all I know
2006-06-15 14:24:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummmm.....monotheistic...old.....i'm not sure if i'm rite.
2006-06-15 14:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by zoooooom!!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too little.
polytheisitic.
old.
2006-06-15 14:25:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing.
2006-06-15 14:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by somebody 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋