I can relate with this. I am glad everyone is not so black and white on this subject. I am very use to this subject being black and white. I been to many types of churches over the years, mostly years ago. I like Jesus, I am just not interested in many of the outlets available for his teachings...
Thank you for sharing that. That was a very nice story. It is rare for people to be that friendly these days it seems like. I hope that family finds a way out of poverty and prospers. I really do mean that. Excellent post!
That is the other thought, I have been trying to research the Dalit villages and find more about those villages and their current conditions. I know there is many but I do know the more educated I am on the subject the more educated I can be on my decisions.
Anyways, I have derailed your...
This where I am right now, doing much research. I have to know it is going all in the right places and know they provide some kind of proof. I will not use a organization that has plans for evangelization. Communication would be a must. I have found a couple promising organizations. One is from...
That is a good question Vinayaka. As you know and most likely seen a lot of us are still picking up the pieces from what is left over from that history I conveyed. Each with our own story but all so very similar. Those of us that are here are determined for a better future and for survival for...
Very interesting, I often witnessed the notion that disassociation of caste and religion in India was creation through the upper caste for western ears. Though I never truly knew what was the truth on all this as I am not Indian, nor am I Hindu. This subject is incredibly interesting to me. I...
Ok, I give in, this is too interesting not to want to know. How Is the caste system not related to religion when the different parts of Purush became what the caste represented? Are you saying that it was taken out of context for thousands of years?
Caste-system is not associated with religon? I didn't want to keep this up but I would love to hear your explanation of "Purush" and how the Rig Veda is not related to Hinduism. Send me a message so we don't derail this thread.
I am not exactly sure "how so", that is why I asked. Very interesting, still not allowed to enter other caste's church. My post was generally about evangelization and it's effect of my own people. I don't want to derail this thread. Perhaps I can ask a Dalit on the subject of Dalits and...
Thank you for your posts oldbadger and BSM1.
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I see it very much like yourself oldbadger. I appreciate you coming back for some more input. I will look up Outhouse per your suggestion. How long have you had this view?
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I never heard of that view on this subject, is there a place I...
Very interesting about the Dalit's. I have been curious on the Indian caste and Hinduism. I have done some reading about conversion to Hinduism to my curiosity how non-indian Hindu's are seen within the caste. Would they be without a caste? How does that work. I wonder due to pure curiosity, I...
I love the stories of Jesus and the lessons he taught through his actions. Although that page from the link reminded me of why I have not been able to be Christian with a clear conscious. One of the reasons anyway.
I have a few copies of documents from my own people regarding this subject. My...
Sorry, I just don't see it like you do. Regardless of your beliefs I feel the "commentary" is just as important separately as what you hold up in most high regards. Regardless if it connects to a core teaching somewhere else. Thank you for sharing though.
THANK YOU!!! YES! This is exactly what I mean. I would love to hear more about things like this. GREAT POST!!! :danana: This has made a good morning for me.
It isn't easy finding things in the new testament in which I have requested. I am not sure if you were referring to me about bringing up Jesus changing the OT? . To clear up to everyone where I am coming from, the passages I posted was to get the ball rolling. This thread wasn't about theories...
Luke 7:36-50
36 When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table.
37 A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster...
That would bring is back to God and the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament. Which are core values in subject of what is taught to Christians no doubt. I guess where my mind is at how he lead by example and other lessons through actions conveyed in the new testament only. All those...
If we take away the old testament, heaven, hell, god, last supper, death for sins, golden rule and the beatitudes. What else does those who wrote about Jesus in the bible teach us about Jesus values in the new testament? I was thinking of this today. I have no answer for that myself. If I could...