I just read it and really, really enjoyed it. It isn't about religion necessarily although it does say the story told will "make you believe in God". But the wonderful part is that in the beginning Pi (a boy from India who by birth is Hindu) meets a priest and studies with him to become a Christian. Then he meets a Muslim teacher, obtains a prayer mat and prays with him every week. Then he meets a Hindu spiritual leader and prays with him every week.
When out in the market with his parents, Pi runs into all three of these men at the same time, each of them beaming with joy approach his clueless parents to tell them what a fine Christian/Hindu/Muslim boy he is. Everyone is angry until Pi tearfully blurts that Gandhi said, "All religions are true" and that he just wants to "love God" and what's wrong with that?
Everyone is struck mute because really what is there to say to that? Would anyone here be willing to study, love and practice several religions? It seems most would say no.
2006-09-28 07:00:09 · 7 answers · asked by Redheadinbed 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm glad that some of you enjoyed the book but I meant for this to be a religious question and not a book question.
Who is willing to immerse themselves in other religions like Islam, Hindu, Judaism and learn about them, live them and also enjoy them? It seems that many religious people (not just the Christians either) tend to believe their religion is true and others are wrong. Pi just wants to "love God" and learn about him from all viewpoints, no matter what form he takes or what his name is.
That struck me as very brave and wonderful. When I have the time I'm going to take some religious study courses so I can do the same. I think to understand others you must understand what they believe in and hold dear. I think Gandhi was right - all religions are true - to the people who practice them.
2006-09-28 07:10:55 · update #1
I LOVED that book-
I had a big list of all sorts of symbolism that I had found in the book (example,his name- Pi= infinity, also his real name had been Piscine, French for swimming pool, then he ended up in the ocean for months... )
I really missed Richard Parker when he left at the end.
I really resonate with the "I just love God" feeling as well. I have no problem with studying as many faiths as possible.
2006-09-28 07:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read it, enjoyed it, added to my list of favorite books. As far as religion goes, I'm Christian, not a faithful one at that.
2006-09-28 07:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by Yahoo Medic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i bought it a while ago, but haven't read it yet....thanks for the review. cuz i know i need some spirituality in my life right now...To answer your question, yes i would study more than one religion, even if it did conflict with some of my beliefs....it's good to be open about that stuff
2006-09-28 07:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sry The Life of Pi didn't last very long cause i ate it
hmmm tasty apple pi
2006-09-28 07:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by Truthasarous rex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked it. Great book!
2006-09-28 07:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best book ever. and I kinda do that.
2006-09-28 07:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by shinai_inaozuke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't care
2006-09-28 07:01:24 · answer #7 · answered by K 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋