...Worldview of Hinduism 1. The Origin of Hinduism. The beliefs of a Hindu can be very confusing with the question of origin, because they believe in so many different God’s and there are so many different sects. What unifies the sects though is the worship of Braham. It would be my guess that they believe that Brahma, the creator God, Is what brought them into existence. The Origin of Identity.To a Hindu all forms of living beings are a manifestation of God. They do not see themselves above animals or even plants. They belief that because animals and plants give them sources of food that they should be worshipped. The Question of Meaning/Purpose There are 4 goals in life for a Hindu. To have pleasure, wealth, harmony, and liberation. The first two consume each person because it causes suffering. The other two fulfill them. The concept of Salvation is to overcome the evil desires (pleasure and wealth) and achieve the last two to become moksha (the release of the evil). The Question of Morality Like the previous question they strive to be moksha. They have to release all the evil doings and wrongs to get there. They live through practices, yoga, and correcting living, dharma. Once they achieve these then they have a more desirable reincarnation. The Question of Destiny. Hindus believe in reincarnation which is where after the present body is dead it goes into a new body. Depending how they are in their former life will determine what kind of life they have next. This can include...
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...Thinking – Hinduism Worldview” Hinduism is the world's oldest extant religion, with a billion followers, which makes it the world's third largest religion. Unlike other religions, Hinduism is a way of life, a Dharma, the law that governs all action. It has its own beliefs, traditions, advanced system of ethics, meaningful rituals, philosophy and theology. In this paper I will attempt to explain my view on Hinduism worldviews and will also elaborate on differences between Christianity and the Hinduism religion. The question of Origin asks "How did life begin?", "How did I come into existence? There is no central person to whom Hinduism can trace its origin unfortunately. The word “Hinduism” is not to be found in the scriptures, making it difficult to present a moment in time when the movement launched. Hinduism is a system that “attempts to maintain a complex polytheism on the one hand, and an earth-based worship of nature on the other” (Hindson and Caner, 263). Somewhere in the middle, these two religious impulses collide, and Hinduism is born. The question of Identity seeks to identify "What does it mean to be a human?" Hinduism states that humans are the highest of all creation. Souls can take many births in lower forms to get the eligibility to be born as human. Life can form lower than human beings, such as insects, plants and animals to name a few. The question of meaning/purpose asks, "Why does mankind exist?”, “Why do I exist?" In Hinduism they believe...
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...Christine Hilty Discussion Board 2: English 101-D19 November 24, 2011 Stop the Catastrophe In Figure 8.3, Greenpeace presents a very convincing logical and emotional appeal to viewers young and old, as to the seriousness of deforestation when compared to a nuclear holocaust. The clearing of the forests is one of the most horrific feats of humanity during our lifetime. Forests are fast disappearing, as thousands of plant and animal species are expunged forever. The comparison of deforestation to the atomic bomb dropped during World War II is both realistic and compelling. That resulting implosion initiated a chain reaction killing millions of people in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The aftermath has lingered more than 50 years later, as millions of individuals, worldwide, are still trying to cope with dramatic changes that were caused by this travesty. In this illustration, the dark and cloudy sky portrays a grim picture for the future. A single large tree shaped like an atomic mushroom, is carefully placed at the focal point, to represent the remaining world’s forests. The barren countryside is depleting of landmarks, so that this monstrosity is not linked with any particular country or region of the world. Therefore, all mankind is to blame for this outrageous act, regardless of culture, creed, education or beliefs. Mankind is represented by the “single axe man”, who stands at the base of the tree and is portrayed as the “root”...
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...Hinduism and Biblical Worldview Hinduism believes that God and the universe is the same. The Hindus believe in an impersonal God; Brahman, that doesn’t have the characteristics to create. They believe that everything has always been in existence and all things are a part of God (Weider & Gutierrez, 2013). Brahman is believed to be the one impersonal spiritual reality. The biblical worldview, in contrast, teaches there is one personal God who is the creator of the universe. He is a Triune Being consisting of God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Life began and mankind came into existence by and through God. Isaiah 45:12(KJV) expressed such view as it reads, “I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I [even] my hands, have stretched out the heaven, and all their hosts have I commanded.” Hinduism believes that humanity is only considered as a higher state in connection to reaching nirvana (Weider & Gutierrez, 2013). It is believed that the same soul exists in animals as well as human beings. They are considered partners searching for oneness. God within this worldview doesn’t differentiates between man and animal. There are some Hindu customs that are designed to protect animals. There are also certain animals that are considered sacred such as the cow. In comparison the biblical worldview suggests that we too are to protect and tend to the animals that God created. In contrast, the biblical worldview suggests that man is distinct from the rest of...
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...Hindu Worldview Mildred Gates Liberty University Hindu Worldview There are a total of 900 million Hindus worldwide, making Hinduism the third largest religion. Hinduism has no founder or date of origin. While gathering information about the religion I found it to be a bit confusing and contradicting. Question of Origin In the Hindu worldview has several myths about creation.” One being that of the Cosmic Man, Purusha who was sacrificed by the Gods to create man.” (Rig Veda) It is very different from the Biblical worldview because there is only one creation account. In the Biblical worldview there is God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. In the Hindu religion they have Brahma the Creator, Lord Vishnu the Preserver, and Lord Shiva the Destroyer. Question of Identity1 In the Hindu religion they treat all living beings from animals to the tiniest creatures with great respect. “According to Hinduism animals are not inferior creatures, but manifestations of God on the lower scale of evolution compared to man, each containing a spark of divine, capable of becoming human and achieving salvation like the rest of us.” In the Biblical worldview humans are more important than animals and one reason is that we use them for food and clothing. Question of Meaning/Purpose. The purpose of life in the Hindu worldview is to perform the proper sacrifices to the Gods. The Hindu religion has four universal goals or purusharthas that shape the meaning of...
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...Task 2: Hinduism – An Insider’s Perspective Hindu Worldview Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in India and accommodates approximately 80% of the population of India. Hinduism is a highly organized and disciplined religion with prayers sometimes exceeding five times a day. Hinduism is a way of life with the law that governs all action a Dharma. Unfortunately we are unable to trace its origin, there is not a central person to be found. Hinduism has its own beliefs, traditions, advanced system of ethics, meaningful rituals, philosophy and theology. Karma is the teaching that all our actions have the appropriate consequences. Ethically good actions result in desirable consequences and ethically bad actions result in undesirable consequences (Yadlapati, M. p.150). Karma isn’t only the physical action a person makes, but it also a person’s thoughts and desires that will affect the future. The Hindus goal is to get away from Samsara which is the cycle of birth, death and re-birth and to gain moksha which is the liberation from the limitations of space. Moksha transcends the karmic worldview in which one does good to achieve good and instead seeks to avoid accruing karma at all ( Yadlapati, M. p.151). To achieve moksha they have to release all evil doings and wrongs to get there. They live through their yoga and correcting living dharma. Once all this is achieved the Hindu will have a more desirable reincarnation. Dharma is the natural universal...
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...Critical Thinking Assignment Sarah Brown L25205543 APOL 104 I.) In Hinduism, the Question of Origin asks how life began. Not a single specific person can be linked to the Hinduisms origin. The word “Hinduism” is not in the scriptures and this makes it difficult for researchers to determine when Hinduism actually began. Hinduism is a system that “attempts to maintain a complex polytheism on the one hand, and an earth-based worship of nature on the other.” (Hindson & Caner, pg 263) At some point in between Hinduism was born. The Question of Identity is answered by the Hinduism worldview as everything is spiritual/sacred in life. Some believe “that a man’s soul is eternal and when he reaches a state of Nirvana, their soul (Atman) will become one with Brahman (Hinduism’s concept of eternal soul).” (Weidler & Gutierrez, 2011) Hinduism believes in reincarnation, which is determined by karma. The Question of Meaning or Purpose is answered by the Hinduism’s worldview as they view everything as an illusion. People usually believe that is a person doesn’t learn to understand this concept that they will stay in the lifecycle of birth, death, and rebirth. “Like a dream or a mirage, our life and everything around us does not really exist as we know it.” (Weidler & Gutierrez, 2011). The Question of Morality is answered by how they strive to be in a state of perfection, also known as moksha. To get there, they must release all wrong and evil doings. They do this by doing...
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...each part (I, II) is important. a. Do NOT include the question as part of your word count b. Direct quotations should be short and limited 4. Quotations and material used from other sources should be cited using APA or Turabian. 5. Check your work for spelling and grammatical errors. 6. Be sure to do your own work, do not plagiarize. I. Part One: (250 words) 1. Select ONE of the worldviews (Secular Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam) that have been considered in the course content. 2. Using course content and/or sources outside of the course, complete the following- How would the worldview that you selected answer: i. The Question of Origin - ii. The Question of Identity - iii. The Question of Meaning/Purpose - iv. The Question of Morality - v. The Question of Destiny - * An overview of these questions can be found in chapter 4 of the Weider & Gutierrez text Consider. II. Part Two: (250 words) 1. Compare and contrast your selected worldview’s answers (as given in Part One) to a Biblical/Christian worldview. 2. You may wish to refer back to your Worldview Assignment from Module/Week 3. i. The Question of Origin – ii. The Question of Identity – iii. The Question of Meaning/Purpose – iv. The Question of Morality – v. The Question of Destiny - * An overview of these questions can be found in chapter 4 of the Weider & Gutierrez text Consider. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week...
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...desires (pleasure and wealth) and become liberated (moksha). (Hindson/Caner p.263) Hindus believe that they should release all evil desires and egos and therefore they live through spiritual practices. Yoga, mental discipline and good deeds to all life forms. (Hindson/Carner p.264) Hindus believe in karma and by doing good deeds you receive good karma. Hindus believe in reincarnation, which is where you are born again in a new different body. (Merriam-Webster) Life is an illusion and to end the cycle of reincarnation one but eliminate all desires. You can do this by doing good deeds which leads to good karma and climbing the ladder of existence, ultimately wanting to reach Nirana. (Weider/Gutierrez p.69) (Hinderson/Caner p.263) Part Two: Hinduism much like Christianity both believe in God and that god created them. However, the...
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...cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion Hinduism is the world's oldest extant religion, with a billion followers, which makes it the world's third largest religion. Hinduism is a conglomeration of religious, philosophical, and cultural ideas and practices that originated in India, characterized by the belief in reincarnation, one absolute being of multiple manifestations, the law of cause and effect, following the path of righteousness, and the desire for liberation from the cycle of births and deaths. Hinduism is one religion that is very unique and has been around since 2000BC but does not have a founder. Hinduism is strongly influential in the India culture; it is the way of living. Hinduism is also one the world’s oldest religion and has more than a billion followers, so that would also make it the third largest religion. Hinduism is a collective term applied to the many philosophical and religious traditions native to India. Hinduism has neither a specific moment of origin nor a specific founder. Rather, the tradition understands itself to be timeless, having always existed. Indeed, its collection of sacred texts is known, as a whole, as Sanatana Dharma, "The Eternal Teaching." It is thus a complex tradition that encompasses numerous interrelated religious doctrines and practices that have some common characteristics but which lack any unified system of beliefs and practices. Hinduism encompasses a number of major sects, as well as countless...
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...Reaching Buddhists The practical steps that could be taken to build a relationship with a follower of a Buddhist worldview who might be a co-worker or neighbor would first rely totally on the Holy Spirit and prayer. Buddhists will be drawn to Jesus as His character is seen in true Christians. Christians should show genuine kindness, generosity, justice, mercy, peacefulness, and devotion when building relationships with Buddhists. Because Buddhism split from Hinduism and became its own religion, which is “more about ethics and philosophy than an actual religion” (Hindson, E. & Caner, E. p115). This presents problems for Christian reaching Buddhists. Also, some Buddhists see Jesus as another Buddha or Bodhisattva which is an enlightened being. Others see Jesus simply as a good man. This is why some even put up statues and pictures of Jesus along with Buddha and Hindu gods. Another barrier when presenting the Christian gospel to a person from this worldview is their primary belief system. They believe that they can be saved by their works. Because of their belief in karma, rebirth or reincarnation and nirvana, it make it difficult to understand who Jesus is and why He is needed. Because Buddhist family and friends are most likely also Buddhists conversion could be seen as betrayal of family and country. Finally, often Buddhists see Christianity as a religion that is less moral, less spiritual, and selfish, and materialistic which according to many Buddhists is embraced by...
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...History Chapter Seven: Sikhism Page 172: Answer the Following Questions 1. Discuss Sikhism as a syncretism between Hinduism and Islam. Which features has it taken from each religion? Scholars account the development from context of a conversation amongst Hinduism and Islamic mysticism. The worldview is taken from Hinduism and the oneness of god impacted the Sikhs and their literature. 2. What factors worked to turn the pacific movement of Nanak into the warrior caste of later Sikhism? The torture and death of Arjan and execution of Singh. 3. List the three major sects of Sikhism. What are the major characteristics of each? Udasis- order of holy men who follow the rules and principles that govern Hindu, Janism, and Buddhism. Sahajdharis- conservative and slowgoing, reject militant characteristics. Singhs- theology of reincarnation, non use of stimulants long hair on heads and faces. Chapter Eight: Chinese Religions Page 203: Answer the Following Questions 1. Are Taoism and Confucianism truly religions? Argue both sides. They are truly religions because they embody the concept of religion. Taoism cannot be classified as a religion with certain doctrines and practices but it has been converted to one with prescence of gods, temples, priests, and sacrifices. Confucianism is more of a philosophy of the Chinese people and has no sacred writings priesthood etc. but it has affected Chinese character and created cultic development. 2. Describe the Chinese...
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...understand Hinduism but some views Brahman as the creator. The fact that Hindus have many Gods can be a game changer. It might be very difficult for them to get an answer to a question. Although Brahman seems to be the unify figure. What does it mean to be a human? Every has a different meaning to that. Hinduism suggests that human beings in all creation are the highest point of life. Hinduism suggests that they may take many births in lower forms. All forms of living being manifest God and plants and animals, should be worshiped because they give us food. Hinduism has four principles. They are having pleasure, harmony, wealth, and liberation. Pleasure and wealth consume people by causing suffering and the other fulfills them. The purpose of life in Hinduism is to understand one identity as the soul and to fully understand the truth. The entails identifying the wrong and right and how one is meant to live. Hindus strive to became Moksha( or free from the devil or and evil.) They have to do away with all the evil deeds and the wrongs to achieve the status. They live though the practice and correcting living dharma. Connected with Karma or (action) and reincarnation is usually the goal of liberation. Afther they die they are reincarnated. Reincarnation makes the dead body a brand new body. This depends on how one in his or her former life. After some stages of changes, one will became part of god- essence. Contrary to Hinduism where the...
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...Apologetics 104 2/22/2015 Critical Thinking Part I: How does Hinduism answer the following Questions 1) The Question of Origin- The Hindu religion is diverse containing many different beliefs, viewpoints and languages. Their most common thread of belief is in a single Supreme Being called the Brahman. They believe that there are many manifestations of Brahman that is presented in different forms. Through the manifestations, the Hindu’s will worship different gods, or idols. Brahman is the creator of the universe and everything seen and unseen. The Hindu’s believe that the universe and everything in it is part of a continuous cycle that repeats itself over and over, except for Brahman the Supreme Being. (Hinduisim Facts) 2) The Question if Identity- The Hindu’s see themselves as an extension of Brahman. The soul is immortal and is part of the continuous cycle of rebirth or reincarnation. Humans are only a body to house the soul. After the body dies the soul will be reincarnated into a new body or animal depending upon your karma. 3) The Question of Meaning and Purpose- The Hindu’s believe that your Karma will determine your future. You can improve your cast in your next life by improving your positive Karma. The main goal for Hindu’s is to break the cycle of reincarnation and liberate their souls, this is called Moksha. Their souls become one with Brahman and reach the perfect state of being. 4) The Question of Morality- The world is an illusion;...
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...Hinduism is a collective term applied to the many philosophical and religious traditions native to India. Hinduism has neither a specific moment of origin nor a specific founder. Rather, the tradition understands itself to be timeless, having always existed. Indeed, its collection of sacred texts is known, as a whole, as Sanatana Dharma, "The Eternal Teaching." It is thus a complex tradition that encompasses numerous interrelated religious doctrines and practices that have some common characteristics but which lack any unified system of beliefs and practices. Hinduism encompasses a number of major sects, as well as countless subsects with local or regional variations. On one level, it is possible to view these sects as distinct religious traditions, with often very specific theologies and ritual traditions; on another level, however, they often understand themselves to be different means to reach a common end. The Hindu worldview is grounded in the doctrines of samsara (the cycle of rebirth) and karma (the universal law of cause and effect), and fundamentally holds that one's actions (including one's thoughts) directly determine one's life, both one's current life and one's future lives. Many, but not all, Hindus hold that the cosmos is populated by numerous deities and spiritual beings — gods and goddesses, or devas — who actively influence the world and who interact with humans. The tradition is typically divided into four major sects: Shaiva (devotees of the god Shiva), Vaishnava...
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