Hinduism and Monotheism
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duvduv wrote:Can anyone point me to explanations for how Hinduism reconciles pure monotheism as exemplified in these selections of the Vedas with adhering to worshiping of multiple types of deities? If they are aware there is just a single deity Ishwar("Brahman") what do they need all the other beliefs for?
Alan B wrote:Years ago in 1975, I alighted from a train in Southern India and noticed two or three Indian women worshipping a statue of the Virgin Mary.
Thommo wrote:Yes, so if "Hinduism" subscribed to your concept of "monotheism" then there'd be a consequence.
It doesn't. That's why it's not rationality to conclude "fuck Hinduism".
jamest wrote:Thommo wrote:Yes, so if "Hinduism" subscribed to your concept of "monotheism" then there'd be a consequence.
It doesn't. That's why it's not rationality to conclude "fuck Hinduism".
You seem to be under the misconception that rationality can be defined by any fuckwit who cares to define it thus.
jamest wrote:No, it's not, since the rational conception of monotheism prohibits the inclusion of 'many Gods' by default.
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