2007-09-23 01:40:54 · 13 answers · asked by Acid 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-09-23 06:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Furqaan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term "paganism", in its broadest sense, is a Western term describing any religious belief outside the "big three" - Christianity, Judaism and Islam. By that definition any religion (or stance on religious beliefs, including atheism and agnosticism) bar these three would be considered a Pagan religion.
A narrower usage of the term would exclude all of te major religions of the world. By the narrower definition, Hinduism would not be considered as a Pagan religion. It is a loaded term that probably should only be restricted to self-designated Pagans.
2007-09-23 02:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by qxzqxzqxz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Hindu, i dont know what actually is meant by a pagan religion.
But as a Hindu, my religion seems to provide solution for all questions a man have and all above what a human can understand.
Hinduism is actually called Sanatana Dharma(Eternal law) and is among the oldest of the world's faiths. Even though there are numerous beliefs within Hinduism, they are all mostly based on the Vedas which is believed to have been revealed to the Sages & Seers by God and is the the oldest text still been used.It is also very much a living tradition.
The first fundamental principle of Hindu Dharma is that "the Reality is one without a second." This reality is beyond description by human mind. Hence it is indicated by a single world, "Brahman". "Infinite, eternal, changeless existence is the All; from that All, All comes forth; to that All, all returns," that is what the Chandogya Upanishad(one among the numerous sacred texts of Hinduism) tells us.
Hinduism is the only faith to have boldly and confidently proclaimed that "Truth is one, the wise call it by various names." (Rig Veda).
Hinduism may not be called only as a religion in the sense other religions are known. It has no founder. It is much more than a religion. It is a total way of life.
Hindu also understands more than any other religionist in
the world, the concept of a harmonious global society that should unite, prosper and live in peace. "lOkAsamastA sukhinO bhavantu" and ‘vasudhaiva kuTumbakaM’ which means let every thing and every one in this world be peaceful and happy and this world as one big family.
Hinduism lays emphasis on direct Experience of the Devine
rather than on authority.
The most sacred of Hindu texts - The Vedas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, and the Upanishads. The Bagavad Gita rendered by Avatar of God, Sir Lord Krishna has the gist of these sacred texts.
Hindus believe that God is everything and everthing is God thus it is obtuse to confuse Hinduism's images with idolatry, and their multiplicity with polytheism. They believe that what every you follow with utmost devotion will lead you to the final goal which is the Realisation of the Ultimate reality and Truth.
It lays emphasis on realising God by oneself than just belieiving in something.
2007-09-23 01:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by sita 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What do you mean by pagan?
Polytheist? Then Yes,but Hinduism is also monotheist,
henotheist,
pantheist,
monist,
dualist,etc
Not Judeo-Christian?Then Yes,but even Judaism and Christianity have Pre-Judeo-Christian roots,religious language and practices.
A nature religion? Then Yes but Hinduism also has scriptures and revelations
Diverse? Then Yes but what ancient religion isn't?
Has many ceremonies and "exotic" customs and art? Then Yes but what religion worth looking into does not?
Antedates Abrahmic religions? Then Yes,but most ancient religions do
Contains animisms ,folk religions and "supersitions'? Yes, but also great philosophical ,sophisticated and abstact traditions and ways of thinking
and what religion's practice is free of superstition and folk practices contrary to its high doctrines?
2007-09-23 01:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by James O 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each of the three main selfrightious religions of the world claim that all others are pagan Its nothing to do with the actual beliefs of the others, its just that they are different. Native American Indians, both north and south believe in a creator god(singular). Their creator god is surposed to have told them much the same as the gods of the other religions "keep the land". I read this as look after it and tend it, which is how the indians also read it. Perhaps it is that they have it much more correct than the three exclusive religions.
2016-05-21 06:48:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sanaathana Dharmam(wrongly called as Hidu"ism") is NOT Paganism.In later Hindu Religious texts Paganism is refered to as "Paagandi"--Pagaanism has borowed many ideas from Hinduism like Mitra(Sun),varuna(Rain god) etc.Yajur Vedham talks :-"Sanno Mitra Ssam Varunaha---Sanno Bhava Tthuryamaam----Most of the World Religions have LIBERALLY borrowed many ideas from Hindu Religion and claim that they are their own ideas--Several examples can be quoted..Western Indologists themselves have agreed that "Rg Vedha is the oldest Repository of Religious Knowledge in the world."
2007-09-24 14:09:02 · answer #6 · answered by ssrvj 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Pagan" simply means non-Judeo-Christian, so yes, Hinduism is a pagan religion. However, Hindus do not generally identify themselves as such and often take offence at the term. (Why be identified by what you are not instead of by what you are?)
2007-09-23 06:06:24 · answer #7 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHRISTIAN TRINITY as the foundation of their Polytheistic Theology
God the Father = Judge/Punisher (in OT)
Jesus the Son = Creator/Saviour/Love
Holy Spirit = Preserver/Source of Miracles
HINDU TRINITY as the foundation of their Polytheistic Theology
Shiva = Punisher/destroyer
Brhama = Creator/Love
Vishnu = Preserver/Source of Miracles
Except Hindus believe God can come in millions of forms but even then he is One God…..
This is much like the Christian trinity of God as the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The trinity represents the Divine in its threefold nature and function. Each aspect of the trinity contains and includes the others.
God is multi-part but always considered as “one”.
http://www.hindunet.org/god/trinity/index.htm
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2007-09-23 01:55:07 · answer #8 · answered by wwhy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think so - aren't any religions with multiple gods considered pagan?
2007-09-23 01:46:43 · answer #9 · answered by mattgo64 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Hindus dont think so. I'm inclined to take their word for it. It's their religion so they ought to know. You know what else? I think it is one of the most tolerant religions. If I'm wrong, I'd welcome some feedback on that
2007-09-23 01:47:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋