Religion & peace

[arcticpenguin]

You eevil a-theists complain so much that religion is a source of strife in the world. Well here's a report of attempts by some religious folks to promote world peace:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm...nm/20030928/od_uk_nm/oukoe_odd_india_marriage

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Hindu priests have chanted wedding hymns to marry off pairs of birds, animals and crabs in the southern city of Madras in what they say is an effort to promote world peace.

They hope the rituals, in which the priests also offered prayers to elephants, cows and horses, will combat terrorism and reduce pollution around the globe, a statement from the organisers said on Sunday.

 

[Prospero]

Hinduism is arguably one of the most peaceable of all the world's religions along with Bhuddism. Okay, I'll admit it's a bit weird, but their hearts are in the right place. I believe the atheists tend to target Christianity and Islam. Much easier targets than Hinduism and Bhuddism.

 

[jimmygun]

Jeez no strife over in Hindu land is there?

 

[Yahweh]

Ok, I do really like Hindus and the Hindu religion, but they couldnt possibly have picked a less productive world peace promotion, could they?

 

[triadboy]

Hinduism is arguably one of the most peaceable of all the world's religions along with Bhuddism. Okay, I'll admit it's a bit weird, but their hearts are in the right place. I believe the atheists tend to target Christianity and Islam. Much easier targets than Hinduism and Bhuddism.

Xianity and Muslims are required by their religion to 'turn' people. They also have an unpleasant place called 'hell' that everyone - but them - are going to. It's their (holier-than-thou) job to save you.

So who's the target?

Hindus and Buddhists could give a rats ass if you believe in them or not. With reincarnation - you will be back to do over again until you get it right.

With Hindus, you need a rolodex to keep up with the gods.

Buddhists don't care if you believe in a god or not.

 

[Abdul Alhazred]

Ok, I do really like Hindus and the Hindu religion, but they couldnt possibly have picked a less productive world peace promotion, could they?

At least it's harmless, unlike some "peace" activities.

 

[Marc]

Hinduism is arguably one of the most peaceable of all the world's religions along with Bhuddism. Okay, I'll admit it's a bit weird, but their hearts are in the right place. I believe the atheists tend to target Christianity and Islam. Much easier targets than Hinduism and Bhuddism.

Sorry, but I have a hard time accepting that when reading reports from India of Hindu/Muslem violence. Such as the riots that occured because of one plot of lad that once had a Mosque, and supposedly had an important Hindu temple on it. Whenever either side tries to make a move to rebuild the site violence breaks out.

 

[MRC_Hans]

Sorry, but I have a hard time accepting that when reading reports from India of Hindu/Muslem violence. Such as the riots that occured because of one plot of lad that once had a Mosque, and supposedly had an important Hindu temple on it. Whenever either side tries to make a move to rebuild the site violence breaks out.

Just goes to show you that people are basically the same bastards regardless of place and religion. Actually, while fundamentally peaceful, Hinduism and Buddism give more room for violence:

If you are a Cristian or Moslem, and do wrong, you go to hell, bleak.

But Hindus and Buddists just get another few incarnations through the meat-grinder, there is always another chance.

Hans

 

[UnrepentantSinner]

I hate to be a contrarian, but what the hell does the dispostion of the soul after death have f*** to do with whether a religion is "peaceful" or not? It's the same s*** with how Wicca is so "kewl" because it's fat woo woo werido practicioners are so much more "peaceful" than your average Christian or Muslim.

Feh!

As an atheist, I say unrepentantly, that the problem is fundamentalism, not the religion per se.

 

[Peter Jenkins]

Hinduism is arguably one of the most peaceable of all the world's religions along with Bhuddism. Okay, I'll admit it's a bit weird, but their hearts are in the right place. I believe the atheists tend to target Christianity and Islam. Much easier targets than Hinduism and Bhuddism.

I wonder how much you know about hinduism, culture and customs. Is this view based on immersion in Indian society? or is it based on bollywood musicals and a vague memory of Rudyard Kipling stories?
I don't comment on Hinduism, because I know less about it than Chrsitianity. I will tear apart any post supporting the Mormon religion, because thats my background and I know all about the culture, arguments, society and history.
By the same token, I can tell you all about the deficiencies of the British government, but I would hesitate to comment on the parliamentary system in New Zealand. That doesn't mean that the Kiwis have a better government, though.
Peter

 

[arcticpenguin]

Hinduism is arguably one of the most peaceable of all the world's religions along with Bhuddism. Okay, I'll admit it's a bit weird, but their hearts are in the right place. I believe the atheists tend to target Christianity and Islam. Much easier targets than Hinduism and Bhuddism.

*cough* (caste system) *cough*

 

[Nyarlathotep]

Hinduism is arguably one of the most peaceable of all the world's religions along with Bhuddism. Okay, I'll admit it's a bit weird, but their hearts are in the right place. I believe the atheists tend to target Christianity and Islam. Much easier targets than Hinduism and Bhuddism.

I've said it before and I'll say it again.....

I think atheists (at least in the U.S. and Europe) target Christains and Muslims more than any other religions for one simple reason, other religions have a much lower "frustration factor". It is generally Christians who we have day to day dealings with, it is generally Christians who are trying force their agenda (i.e. Creationism) into our schools, It is generally Christians who are generally trying to impose their beliefs on the rest of us through law. If it were the Hindus or Buddhists doing those things, I am sure that it would be the Hindus and Buddhists receiveing the brunt of attacks from atheists.

Muslims, I think, are frustrating for a different reason. THough we do not generally have to deal with them on a daily basis (as I said, in the U.S. and Europe) and they lack the numbers and power to do most of the annoying things Christains do here, Islam is probably the most aggresive religion in the world whenit comes to making actual or effective theocracies out of countries where it is prevalent. I think the idea of theocracy is anathema to most atheists and that is why Islam gets attacked regualrly by atheists.

 

[c4ts]

Some Tibetan monks stopped by my school last weekend and combated terrorism with a beautiful sand mandala, which they brushed into a bag and threw it into the lake while chanting in really weird deep voices.

 

[EdipisReks]

Some Tibetan monks stopped by my school last weekend and combated terrorism with a beautiful sand mandala, which they brushed into a bag and threw it into the lake while chanting in really weird deep voices.

it obviously worked, as there were no hijacked planes last weekend.