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2006-08-20 04:30:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christians (and 99.9% of religions) think that all other religions are false and blasphemous.
2006-08-20 04:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by corwinnn 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. There is no such think as a false religion, only false followers. Hinduism is not a single religion by the way. Hinduism is an all inclusive term for the many cults (or religions if you prefer) dedicated to many distinct gods as practiced by the people of India who recognize a multitude of gods. Perhaps the earliest suggestion of a monotheistic cult occurs in the Bagavad Gita, part of the Mahabharata which is the oldest written epic literature in human history. The Gita itself perhaps only dates to 500 B.C.E, but the cult to Vishnu/Krishna is much older. In the Gita Krishna reveals himself as THE supreme being stating that Brahma,Vishnu, Shiva and any other god who can be named are all aspects of the One God.
Krishna reflects on the distinct types of yoga( which means union or joining) and declares that the best yoga is BAKHTI which requires that one try to be in constant contact with God and His will; a very Christian concept.
God is not concerned with what religion we profess. God is not on the role of any church, temple or synagogue. God did not invent any religion.
2006-08-20 11:52:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you define cult in a Biblical sense, any religion that worships a false god or false doctrine is a cult, not just the crazy ones. I personally don't know much about Hinduism or its culture, but I think it's pretty strange to abstain from meat for fear one of your relatives was reincarnated as an animal, especially when people are starving in India. Anyway, Hindus and anyone else following a false religion need prayer and guidance to the truth.
2006-08-20 11:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jdude 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hinduism is NOT a religion. It is a philosophy and a way of living. The Hinduism which is in practice is not the Hindusim which is mentioned in the Vedas and Puranas- the Holy books of the Hindus. The Vedas and Puranas teach about the Saviour of Mankind or Prajapathi, that is Jesus, the saviour. The Vedas and Puranas have nothing to do with the the Hinduism which is being practiced. The Hinudism which is being practiced is pure nature-worship and pagonism.
2006-08-20 11:48:51 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. PM 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a religion many centuries older than Christianity, and as such the cradle of a culture. It proposes an approach to God and human destiny along a more convoluted route and for this same reason it's more aware of the mysteries surrounding both the divine and human destiny.
(Note: the adjective "convoluted" betrays my ignorance as a Christian and it's not intended to qualify Hinduism)
2006-08-20 11:37:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SEEKER,are you and ostrich with your head in the sand, christians don't know the answer to this question,Some christians are cultist because they don't fully understand the difference between worshippng jesus the man or jesus the chirsted one.Hinduism,like christianity has its share of ignorant people. Hinduism is very misunderstood. Their scripture and culture Helped me to understand TRUTH where ever I find it. especially in my own heart LOVE Whistle Britches ps the bible has its roots in india an chinese ancient scriptures
2006-08-20 12:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by Weldon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a Christian, but I know that Hinduism is one of the oldest religions still in practice today. i think it is a beautiful religion and find it very intresting.
2006-08-20 11:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hindus only...ok and sikhs, punjabis, and hare krishnas too.
Do u think Christianity is a cult or false religion?
Do you think that Christians believe that they are the only ones that God follows and helps?
2006-08-20 11:38:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that's not Christianity is a false religion and cult of the devil.
2006-08-20 11:47:38 · answer #9 · answered by homosceptic 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think any religion is wrong. Everyone just picked different ways to acheive the same end.
2006-08-20 11:36:27 · answer #10 · answered by thebluebeagle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋