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    Does Islam Need the Sword to Spread?

    The problem is generalisation. There are many instances where the sword was used and where it was not. The OP makes a general question "Does islam need the sword to spread?" then it refutes itself with a single case. I could equally say "Are all men stupid?" No because Einstein wasn't, so...
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    Have you had to learn a language to participate in a religion?

    Thanks to you all for your answers. I have enjoyed reading them :)
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    Problem with monism.

    I think you make a sound point. To say it is "One" is a misnomer. Really words are pointers for leading the intellect to the goal, so it is useful to say "all this is just one" as it prompts for further investigation on something we normally take for granted. As you probably know, Advaita...
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    My visit to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir London

    Thanks Caladan I haven't been there so it is enjoyable to read a first hand experience!
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    How Young is Too Young?

    haha, yes, that is the problem. As you may know even the word "cute" has a gender e.g. mono = male or mona = female, so you really need to know from the moment you see the baby or it can be quite difficult to give a compliment.
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    How Young is Too Young?

    My observation is that it is very common and acceptable to pierce baby girls ears in Spain, perhaps there are cultural roots, who knows :) I assume it gets around that momentary awkwardness of knowing if the baby is a boy or a girl too.
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    Why go to the Mandir?

    Thanks Madhuri, that is a positive reply :) Re-reading my post the questions are perhaps a bit simple at first look, but it occurred to me that perhaps others have opinions or experiences different to me :)
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    Why go to the Mandir?

    Why do people (theistic hindus) go to the Mandir (temple) in your opinion? Why do you personally go (if you do)? If you had no financial or geographical limitations would you go and why (or why not)?
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    Are Fundamentalists Hijacking the Labels?

    There are Hindus who are political and nationalist, but in my personal opinion Hinduism is not very political or fundamental in that respect. I do not consider the label to be associated with fundamentalism. One significant factor is that India has Nationalist politics which may form identity...
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    Glad you are back :)

    Glad you are back :)
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    Does Islam promote violence?

    Unfortunately, Muslims also fight between themselves e.g. Shia versus Shi'ite. A few Muslims have killed their own family. Not all Muslims of course, as each man (soul) is held accountable by Allah it seems. I don't think Islam exists to fight non-muslims, but statements in the Quran depend...
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    Problem with monism.

    Hi DreadFish We could start with the generalisation that most people don't see beyond the play of duality. So in order to go beyond the play of dualities we must find the single underlying foundation. Once that foundation is recognised as the source for all duality then we can conceptually add...
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    Have you had to learn a language to participate in a religion?

    Thanks for the helpful answers, Jacob :)
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    Have you had to learn a language to participate in a religion?

    Was the effort of learning Hebrew to be able to participate worth it? Would you have done anything differently looking back (regarding language)?
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    Have you had to learn a language to participate in a religion?

    Hi Jacob May I ask, did you change your religion to Catholic (as per your profile) or was the Hebrew and siddur a part of a separate study? I wonder if your change was influenced in any way by language if so?
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    Are Man's Actions Completely Controlled by the Physical Laws of the Universe?

    In some Dharmic theology man's behaviour can be explained as a mixture of karma and the Gunas (3 constituents of the universe).
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    Have you had to learn a language to participate in a religion?

    Have you (or someone you know) ever had to face a new language in your religion of choice, such as having to learn a whole new language in order to participate? I am curious of your experiences. For example, did you have to stop with that religion or did you become more committed to it...
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    Christianity's Similarities with Hinduism

    My experience too. All scripture started to resonated with something spiritually profound. As if I had tuned into multiple stations on the same frequency. I don't think we are alone :)
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    Ideas

    Hi Awoon What do you mean by realized, could you expand?
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    is jnana yoga similar to shikantaza?

    Hello Atanu I also thought Ekanta's post was very helpful. :) Would you mind expanding on why both surrender and jñana are the same?
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