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    What is the difference between a cult and religion?

    Hi Warren Basically I don't think there is a religion which isn't a cult, in the loose sense of the word. Even the Catholic Church has power and members who are influenced by that power. However the Catholic religion is theology. If you mean a dangerous cult versus one which isn't then I...
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    Bye for now

    Thanks for your answer, Renji, enjoy your break.
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    now i am christian

    Well, good luck. Keep us posted on your update and welcome back :)
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    now i am christian

    Which denomination will you follow, or will you be non-denominational? Perhaps it is too earlier to ask?
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    now i am christian

    Hello Hanif Why did you convert?
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    All you want to know about the Catholic Church

    Hi Renji How do you deal with the teaching that you are and always will be a "sinner"?
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    I'm confused and searching!

    Hi G. I don't recall reading anything that explicit about supreme beings, rather I would say that: Enlightenment isn't related to a belief. The belief in any permanent self is a wrong view for Buddha, because the belief hinders the eightfold path which leads to enlightenment.
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    I'm confused and searching!

    Welcome to the forum Janni You have certainly been involved with a lot. A lot more than me but I am sure there are others. What are you searching for now? I think that is key to removing any confusion.
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    I'm confused and searching!

    Hi I took inspired to mean that Buddha was inspirational. Not sure how Janni meant it. :)
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    I'm confused and searching!

    Brahma did according to the Pali Canon. :)
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    What if?

    Hi George, sorry I only focused on the first question and was considering it from being in the body now: "Do you people think moksha is normally reached when you are in a physical body?". I am not sure about incarnation in non-human entities. I expect Srimad Bhagavatam or other puranas have...
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    famous quote from the Bhagavad Gita ?

    Thanks you! :)
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    famous quote from the Bhagavad Gita ?

    Hello I am asking if you know who translated the English you provided below the Sanskrit? Do you know the author for this line in English? If you don't know the author why have you matched the Sanskrit against the English provided in the original post? :) I am just curious, if you still...
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    Enlightenment

    You hit the nail on its head. It is really down to our svabhava and karma as to which practice and school appeals and aids us most effectively. So it is an individual choice at the end of the day. :)
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    Hindu Satanist

    Yes it is. Fancy taking it up? :) Jokes aside it would be a beneficial project. Thanks for the recommendation above.
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    Bhagavad gita questions

    Hi Is the verse in question purport or commentary? I have never seen it before.
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    famous quote from the Bhagavad Gita ?

    Hello Shântoham Who is the translation by, please? Or is the liberty grace of the sanskrit langauge, I wonder.
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    Enlightenment

    My opinion is that the issue is not that there are different types of enlightenment, but that enlightenment is considered to be different by these schools. The methods and philosophy to arrive at and understand the state of enlightenment are different. It seems we agree with that part from the...
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    What do we all sound like?

    Brilliant! Thanks for sharing this video. Considering he probably hasn't travelled that much and got that much exposure, I am impressed. His clichés are funny. There is a link at the end of this video to the updated video (and his new hair cut).
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    Bhagavad gita questions

    This may become a discussion of both sides and different views... a friendly one of course as this is about the ideas. :) One cannot say "I am going to lie for God, because it is Yoga so it's OK". This is sinful thinking. The Lord doesn't promote lying, he promotes duty. I think we should...
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