I am a Catholic (white /American) living in India. Is it against my religion or does it mean i have 2 religions if i wear this on my forehead while I am here?
2006-08-06 23:03:06 · 15 answers · asked by Rachel 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Bindi is more of a cultural thing . Even Muslims some times apply Bindis. Especially its common among bengali Muslims too.
Bindi is used as adornment.
That thing similar to Bindi which is used in religious ceremonies is not called Bindi. Its called a Tilak or teeka, and is applied on forehead of both , men and women as blessings.
But even Tilak is not only a religious symbol . Its also use as welcome or goodwill wishes etc. So Often guests are offered tilak along with garlands.
Garlands are also used in puja too. Is wearing a garland against Christianity too?
So I do not see it as problem.
2006-08-08 18:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by Karma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will burn in hell for it! For the sin of looking damn stupid, as all (?white! :D) Christians do, when they are wearing bindhi and pretending to be something, what they are not... You condemn the religion, but whatever looks pretty or is "cool" in that, is OK. You are a daaaaamn hypocrite!
To the lady above, that, what sounds like a new fashion, is older then the time, when your ancestral didn't know about taking bath, and where living in the cave... Amin
2006-08-07 06:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by zaraza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you should wear it if you'd like to. There are millions of Catholics in India, and many of them also wear bindhis. I'd say it was more of a cultural feature than a religious symbol.
2006-08-07 06:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by ttomnl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who put this in your mind ?
And now since you are in india ,have you observed how many muslim girls wear this or how many christian women wear mangalsutra.Do you mean they are no more muslim or christian?
religion is to take you closer to god ,not to tell you how to dress or wear something on your forehead.
2006-08-07 06:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by pathik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because it is a symbol of a non christian or pagan god and is not acceptable to the christian religion it is a false god and a symbol of idolitry both of which are against the ten commandments but if you wanna get technical it is not acceptable to wear a cross either but that is only according to the bible
2006-08-07 06:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by Kendra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I'm a Catholic too, and I know it's not against our religion.
2006-08-07 06:06:38 · answer #6 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a Christian is about the relationship you have with Christ. It is not about what you wear or how you dress. It is about learning and living to glorify God. If you feel you aren't glorifying Him by doing this, then stop.
2006-08-07 06:07:50 · answer #7 · answered by cabbiegrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are proud of you. Being a Christian, you do have respect for Indian culture as well. You are neither wrong Nor againt any religion.
You may visit www.HUMSUBKA.com to meet more Indians.
2006-08-07 07:07:30 · answer #8 · answered by Pankaj_Sharma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is what you believe, not what you wear. Dont believe any religion.
2006-08-07 06:08:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is what is in our heart, not what you wear on your head.
2006-08-07 06:06:50 · answer #10 · answered by Ruski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋