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    Christians, why do you hate Gays?

    I see, so it depends on the version/translation of the bible the Christian chooses. 2 Timothy 3.16 CEV 16 Everything in the Scriptures is God’s Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live. KJV 16 All scripture is given...
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    Can you think of any non-soteriological religions?

    Hi Luis I think so (that could be discussed), Buddhism, Sikhism and Hinduism saves us from samsara. One could argue "no one" is really being saved, but for the unenlightened there is the perception of a self or being who is suffering and wants their suffering to end (dukkha) i.e. salvation from...
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    The Holy Spirit

    Thanks Arthra, the reply is appreciated :)
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    Christians, why do you hate Gays?

    How can the Bible be the "word of God" revealed to man, in that case? Surely that means it isn't?
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    Thank you for the friendship, my friend :)

    Thank you for the friendship, my friend :)
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    Now that the election is over...

    That's weird, can you see I am naked already or was that coincidence?
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    Sanatana Dharma and difficulty

    Anger, prejudice and fear are like a virus. The mind only has to come close to them and it too can be contaminated and soiled. The turning point is when we recognise the 'virus' and do not let ourselves become contaminated. We do have the strength to go against it and do good despite what the...
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    Dharma without a goal? What do you think?

    Very good points. The initial question has some underlying inaccuracies from that perspective. :o Thank you all for your answers!
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    Enlightenment

    Did you solve your initial query in the end, Bahirava?
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    Sanatana Dharma and difficulty

    Vanakkam Jaya I think many of us have had to face the topics you raise. It is too early and not necessary to become discouraged. It is a large topic and I will bullet point some initial reflections: It goes against the most profound philosophy of the Upanishads to suggest that there is a...
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    Thanks for the fruballs :)

    Thanks for the fruballs :)
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    Dharma without a goal? What do you think?

    Thanks Vinayaka I must agree with you. :) How would you stop yourself from desiring liberation or some form of salvation yet practice your religion?
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    Dharma without a goal? What do you think?

    Thanks Vinayaka, for your input. I liked what you wrote, especially the last part. I think you are right, the fruits will come and so it is wiser to concentrate on living to the best of our ability with the laws of dharma. I guess, on the daily level, this can be about bhakti and living...
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    The Obligatory, HI! New Here! Thread

    Welcome! A solipsist! Are you in my mind or am I in yours? :) Your avatar and religion reminds me of this (one of my favourites) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6CQJqKNS-c
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    Dharma without a goal? What do you think?

    Hello Dharmic brothers and sisters The three Dharmic religions I am familiar with: Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism, tend to teach that there is salvation through certain actions, rituals/mediation or realisations. Speaking in general. What do you think about the idea of practising one or more...
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    Killing in the name of your saviour

    Hi ChristineES Thanks, Just to be clear, I didn't mean to condemn people during the Crusade (or Christians), my point is that some people probably think that they are helping their religion (what ever it is) by fighting against others and they may get that from films, books or history. Crusades...
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    Killing in the name of your saviour

    It is the people who follow it in my opinion. The same with Islamic terrorism, that goes against the Quran, but they may quote it (out of conext) to support their actions. Sick really, but that is evil in action.
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    Killing in the name of your saviour

    People kill for many reasons. People kill their wives and children here. I think the mind of a killer can justify the victim and the act. I am not sure the answer or solution will lie in the Bible. Unfortunately.
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    Killing in the name of your saviour

    The man who stated he wants to kill atheists? I wondered if you have replied to him and asked for his justifications, I expect it will be emotive rather than based on scripture. :)
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    Killing in the name of your saviour

    Jesus is God to some Christians, I have seen it used interchangeably :) Have you asked him?
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