Just curious. All perspectives appreciated.
2007-04-04 04:53:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Eastern religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, seek the truth. If they learned something which conflicted with their beliefs, then they would change their beliefs accordingly.
That said, hearing Creation taught in, say, a science class probably gives them quite a laugh.
2007-04-04 05:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by knowmeansknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about their creation story. But, I think they're open to different ideas. I even saw one answer (?) here where some guy said Jesus was learning the Hindu ways when there were 7 years missing out of his life-when he was in Egypt. I've heard they have a thousand god/goddesses b/c they worship everything.
But, I personally haven't read much on the subject yet.
My impression is they would blow it off or somehow incorporate it into their mythology.
2007-04-04 12:00:37 · answer #2 · answered by strpenta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(spinning on the back of a giant turtle)
Well, as long as it was Hindu creationism maybe they wouldn't object. At least they believe in an old Universe. But any sort of creationism is still a lie, no matter how you cut it. Only evolution is a proven fact.
2007-04-04 11:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by doubt_is_freedom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to learn about all religions, and I actually found out that Hindus unlike most religions, are interested in truth. And they constantly search and are open to any aspect of truth. They believe in selfrealization and all that. But I'm not sure about creationism, I am pretty sure I recall a hindu passage saying that we come from one celled organisms. So they are probably open to the idea.....?
2007-04-04 11:58:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I imagine most would feel along the lines of "Why are they teaching my kids this crap when they don't even have time to teach proper grammar?"
In an ideal world children would be educated about all sorts of mythologies. But there's only so much that can be taught with the time and resources available, so we should ensure that we cover practical knowledge before delving into trivial subjects like creationism.
2007-04-04 12:01:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Hindus I know are actually quite curious about all kinds of beliefs. I wouldn't see much objection coming from them, actually.
2007-04-04 12:00:51 · answer #6 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How would Christians feel about being taught of how Enki and Tiamat were involved in the creation of the world?
2007-04-04 11:56:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Depends on whether it's taught as mythology, "science", or religious "truth".
2007-04-04 11:57:24 · answer #8 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
what's wrong in it....? i guess they would feel perfectly normal.
maybe the world always gets the wrong idea about hindus...
not your fault. :)
2007-04-04 12:05:01 · answer #9 · answered by *~Hope~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋