don't u think that Hindus & buddhist are the most stupid & ignorant people with fake gods & scriptures?

Answer 1

No, I do not feel this way. However, I do believe that you are stupid and ignorant.

Answer 2

Could you define specifically where your doubts arise from in relation to what you term "fake Gods and scriptures" then informed people on this site will be able to address your concerns in a scholarly and civilised manner.

A broad based generic statement such as this reflects not only a mis-informed and under-developed intellect but also an existential suffering that many learned people here can assist you with, as the essence of spirituality is found more in the genuine individual rather then the process itself.

To discuss further:- Sriman Sankarshan Das Adhikari ([e-mail])

Answer 3

Buddhists and Hindus don't have gods like you're thinking. They have gods that they use as metaphors to get a point across. At least Buddhists do, I can't say that for sure for Hindus. But maybe you should read about it and stop being ignorant yourself.

P.S. pretty much all of Buddhist scripture is based on selflessness and common sense, oh yeah, real bull crap huh?

Answer 4

History

Hinduism has a long and complex history. It is a blend of ancient legends, beliefs and customs which has adapted, blended with, and spawned numerous creeds and practices.

Please note:
The 'traditional' view of Hindu history, as described in this section, has been challenged by modern scholars.

In particular, various scholars have advanced the following theories:

* Hindu religion pre-dated 3000BCE
* 'Aryan', a Sanskrit word meaning 'noble', does not refer to an invading race at all
* The Aryans did not invade but migrated gradually
* The Aryans were native to the area, or found there long before the alleged invasion
* Hinduism originated solely in India

There is ongoing controversy over which version of Hindu history is the correct one.

Find out why the Aryan Invasion Theory is so controversial.

Prehistoric religion: (3000-1000 BCE)
The earliest evidence for elements of the Hindu faith dates back as far as 3000 BCE.

Archaeological excavations in the Punjab and Indus valleys (right) have revealed the existence of urban cultures at Harappa, the prehistoric capital of the Punjab (located in modern Pakistan); and Mohenjo-daro on the banks of the River Indus.


Archaeological work continues on other sites at Kalibangan, Lothal and Surkotada.

The excavations have revealed signs of early rituals and worship.

* In Mohenjodaro, for example, a large bath has been found, with side rooms and statues which could be evidence of early purification rites.
* Elsewhere, phallic symbols and a large number statues of goddesses have been discovered which could suggest the practice of early fertility rites.

This early Indian culture is sometimes called the Indus Valley civilisation.

Pre-classical (Vedic) (2000 BCE - 1000)
Some time in the second millennium BCE the Aryan people arrived in north-west India.

The Aryans (Aryan means noble) were a nomadic people who may have come to India from the areas around southern Russia and the Baltic.

They brought with them their language and their religious traditions. These both influenced and were influenced by the religious practices of the peoples who were already living in India.

Worship

* The Indus valley communities used to gather at rivers for their religious rituals.
* The Aryans gathered around fire for their rituals.
* The Indus valley communities regarded rivers as sacred, and had both male and female gods.
* The Aryan gods represented the forces of nature; the sun, the moon, fire, storm and so on.

Over time, the different religious practices tended to blend together.

Sacrifices were made to gods such as Agni, the God of Fire, and Indra, the God of storms.

Writings
Aspects of the Aryan faith began to be written down around 800 BCE in literature known as the Vedas. These developed from their oral and poetic traditions.

You can see some of the Vedic tradition in Hindu worship today.

The Caste System
The Aryans also introduced the varna system (varna = estates or classes) to India, which may have contributed to the caste system we see today.

Some think that it developed from a simpler two-tier structure consisting of nobles at the top, and everyone else below.

Others say that it was established and practised by the priests who divided society into three parts:

* The priests (or Brahmins).
* The warriors (the Kshatriyas).
* The ordinary people.
Worship

Introduction
Hindu worship, or puja, involves images (murtis), prayers (mantras) and diagrams of the universe (yantras).

Central to Hindu worship is the image, or icon, which can be worshipped either at home or in the temple.

Individual rather than communal
Hindu worship is primarily an individual act rather than a communal one, as it involves making personal offerings to the deity.

Worshippers repeat the names of their favourite gods and goddesses, and repeat mantras. Water, fruit, flowers and incense are offered to god.

Worship at home
The majority of Hindu homes have a shrine where offerings are made and prayers are said.

* A shrine can be anything: a room, a small altar or simply pictures or statues of the deity.

Family members often worship together. Rituals should strictly speaking be performed three times a day. Some Hindus, but not all, worship wearing the sacred thread (over the left shoulder and hanging to the right hip). This is cotton for the Brahmin (priest), hemp for the Kshatriya (ruler) and wool for the vaishya (merchants).

Temple worship
At a Hindu temple, different parts of the building have a different spiritual or symbolic meaning.

* The central shrine is the heart of the worshipper
* The tower represents the flight of the spirit to heaven.

A priest may read, or more usually recite, the Vedas to the assembled worshippers, but any "twice-born" Hindu can perform the reading of prayers and mantras.

Religious rites
Hindu religious rites are classified into three categories:

* Nitya
* Naimittika
* Kamya

Nitya rituals are performed daily and consist in offerings made at the home shrine or performing puja to the family deities.

Naimittika rituals are important but only occur at certain times during the year, such as celebrations of the festivals, thanksgiving and so on.

Kamya are rituals which are "optional" but highly desirable. Pilgrimage is one such.

Answer 5

Hindus believe each of us to be a part of God. Much like the leaves on a tree, each is a leaf, but still each leaf is undeniably the tree. Much like Christianity teaches that we are all a part of God.

You can make fun of Buddhists and Hindus if you want but I assure you that these people know God more completely than most of the bible thumpers that spout nonsense about God on this forum. Perhaps you should study some Hindu scripture if you intellect can handle it you will be surprised to learn that western science and theology are just now catching up to what Hindu scripture was teaching 4000 years ago. Your comment is based on ignorance if it was intended to be derogatory, as are all derogatory comments toward the faith of others.

God is certainly more pleased with the sincere prayers of a devout Hindu or Buddhists than he is with bigoted ravings of many whom mistakenly call them selves Christians.

Love and blessings.
Your brother Don

Answer 6

Wow! Your ignorance is showing. Buddhists don't follow a God, they follow the Buddha aka Siddhartha Gautama. He was human. As for Hinduism, it started about ten thousand years ago according to Indian tradition when the Vedas were heard by rishis. That is a very long time to follow something without substance, perhaps it is the philosophical views they follow as opposed to the gods.

Answer 7

No.
http://www.hinduwisdom.info/Hindu_Scriptures.htm

Nasidiya Sukta.

"Nor aught nor naught existed; you bright sky
Was not, nor heaven's broad roof outstretched above;
What covered all? What sheltered? What concealed?
Was it the waters' fathomless abyss?
There was no light of night, no light of day,
The only One breathed breathless in itself,
Other than it there nothing since has been.
Darkness there was, and all at first was veiled
In gloom profound, an ocean without light;....
Who truly knows, who can honestly say where.
This universe cam from
And where it will vanish to at the End?
Those godlike wise men who claim they know were born long
After the birth of Creation.
Who then could know where our universe really came from?
And whoever knows or does not know where Creation came from,
Only one gazing at its vastness from the very roof of the final Heaven
"Only such a one could possibly know,
But does even He know? "
- Rigveda - 129.6. 7

Does the philosophical and mystical depth of this hymn sound you stupid?

You dont have to be ignorant fool to be an atheist you know. Study more before making idiotic comments.

Answer 8

Remember this?.. Genesis 18:25
Far be it from you to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from you! Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?"

Judges 11:27
I have not wronged you, but you are doing me wrong by waging war against me. Let the LORD, the Judge, decide the dispute this day between the Israelites and the Ammonites."

Matthew 7:1
Be not judges of others, and you will not be judged.

Luke 6:37
Be not judges of others, and you will not be judged: do not give punishment to others, and you will not get punishment yourselves: make others free, and you will be made free:

Answer 9

No you ignorant stupid low-life. You failed. Respect all religious beliefs. NOONE has proof of whether or not any divine force exists so who are you to say that they don't?! Your just some person on a computer who asks offensive question you generalistic jerk. Religious tolerance amoung all will bring peace amoung nations.

Answer 10

No, not stupid, far from it. Just mislead. They haven't been taught the way. Many people in China and Japan were under strict guidelines to maintain public order and peace. Their religions would be a reflection of that. It's the difference between Freedom of religion and dictatorship.

Answer 11

No. I try to respect all religious ideas, no matter how far fetched. It is very wrong of you to call a whole people stupid and ignorant (which is kind of redundant by the way) . There's nothing worse than intolerance.