[Lisa H]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

I do follow Kali. And, I'm a Brahmin -that's as upper caste as it gets!

Welcome to Landover Forums.

Do upper castes get the houses with the water view

[blunthead]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

That was an interesting story. It does explain the basics of Karma well.

So, as a Brahmin, you believe that you have acted better than others in your past lives.

I wouldn't bother making comparisons with less fortunate beings. But, God has been kind to me in my present life. I learnt the distinction between Good and Evil at an early age. I'm quite content with my life as far as material wealth goes. I also treat other human beings (and animals) with kindness and compassion. There may have been a few transgressions here and there but so far, I've lived my life in an ideal way.

Yes, I do feel I have "earned" the good things in my present life. The laws of Karma are 100% accurate.

You also believe that people who are poor or suffering today are getting what they deserve. Infants in Haiti dying of cholera deserve it, because they did something bad in a "past life". A child born blind due to his mother's gonorrhea infection has it coming to him. A woman raped and mutilated by a pervert, left physically disfigured and emotionally scarred for life, did something to earn the attack. And someone born to a wealthy family is so fortunate because she deserves it.

God did not give me the right or option to comment on another person's karmic status. I try to be nice and compassionate to the less fortunate beings within my social radius. However, to all those examples you provided, I don't have a solution to their misery. Life is unfair, so they should all probably try to suck it up. I wish them good luck in improving their lot.

Charity begins at home.

Finally, you believe that someone in a lower caste, in order to move to a higher caste, must be a good little Untouchable and not make waves, but accept his or her station in life, scrubbing your toilets and cleaning up your vomit.

The caste system isn't as rigid as you think. There is a lot of fluidity and upward mobility within the caste system. India has plenty of affirmative action policies for historically backward castes. Today, you can find them everywhere from the seats of parliament to universities and doctor's clinics.

I personally have nothing against anyone wanting to improve their present circumstances through a good education and hard work.

In other words, your caste system is designed to ensure that the Brahmins -- conveniently, those who control the priesthood -- are not rebelled against by the lower castes.

Brahmins are still revered in this country but we aren't the richest. The merchant castes of India (of which, you'll find plenty in the United States) have all the wealth. Many Brahmins happen to be poor as well. But, no other caste has the grace, intellectual temperament and selflessness that you'll find in a Brahmin. That is why despite our lack of wealth, we get all the respect from other castes.

The caste system has all but collapsed. Although the upper castes have still retained some privileges, for the most part, the caste system is irrelevant today.

Modern India is not even a Hindu country. The government of India is a secular, atheist institution.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

I'll narrate you an interesting story.

I do follow Kali. And, I'm a Brahmin -that's as upper caste as it gets!

That was an interesting story. It does explain the basics of Karma well.

So, as a Brahmin, you believe that you have acted better than others in your past lives.

You also believe that people who are poor or suffering today are getting what they deserve. Infants in Haiti dying of cholera deserve it, because they did something bad in a "past life". A child born blind due to his mother's gonorrhea infection has it coming to him. A woman raped and mutilated by a pervert, left physically disfigured and emotionally scarred for life, did something to earn the attack. And someone born to a wealthy family is so fortunate because she deserves it.

Finally, you believe that someone in a lower caste, in order to move to a higher caste, must be a good little Untouchable and not make waves, but accept his or her station in life, scrubbing your toilets and cleaning up your vomit.

In other words, your caste system is designed to ensure that the Brahmins -- conveniently, those who control the priesthood -- are not rebelled against by the lower castes.

[SayvedByTheLord]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

You are too busy stealing good American jobs to have cars.

Jesus is watching and is mad.

Actually, "some" of us do have our own cars.

[blunthead]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Since all you have are rickshaws there, the length will depend on the "driver".

Actually, "some" of us do have our own cars.

[SayvedByTheLord]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Since all you have are rickshaws there, the length will depend on the "driver".

Thank you. The Sun is shining in all its glory. Excellent conditions for a long drive.

[blunthead]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Bengal, huh?

In my unsaved days I used to eat a lot of Indian food. I preferred Northern but I also enjoyed Southern food. Do you have dosa there? Do you like samosas?

Well, Bengali cuisine is known more for its variety of fish. Every other cuisine is found around the country. I don't like samosas or fried food items much. I rarely eat in restaurants.

Of course, since I became a True Christian™ I avoid eating ethic food. I've been advised that it hottens up the blood.

You must have had mostly restaurant food. True home-made Indian cuisine is nowhere that hot or coloured. We do use plenty of spices but they are beneficial for health - for centuries. For example, turmeric is known to prevent allergies and arthritis.

[blunthead]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Welcome to our friendly forum!

What is the weather like where you are?

Thank you. The Sun is shining in all its glory. Excellent conditions for a long drive.

[Lycia The Repentant]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Hello (I must say you're the first person here to greet me normally!)

I'm not from Gujarat but Bengal and my last name is not Patel.

Bengal, huh?

In my unsaved days I used to eat a lot of Indian food. I preferred Northern but I also enjoyed Southern food. Do you have dosa there? Do you like samosas?

Of course, since I became a True Christian™ I avoid eating ethic food. I've been advised that it hottens up the blood.

[Cranky Old Man]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Welcome to our friendly forum!

What is the weather like where you are?

[blunthead]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Hello Mr. hindoo.

Are you from Gujarat? If so, is one of your names Patel?

Hello (I must say you're the first person here to greet me normally!)

I'm not from Gujarat but Bengal and my last name is not Patel.

[Lycia The Repentant]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Hello Mr. hindoo.

Are you from Gujarat? If so, is one of your names Patel?

[blunthead]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

To be honest, your "religion" has no morals.
2000 fotuses found in one of your temples! Yes, you tried to hide that from us but we are connected with the whole world.

http://www.landoverbaptist.net/showthread.php?t=54375


Why dont you tell us the Truth about your so called "religion".
You are working for satan, dont you?

Whether or not I'm Satan's agent, I do not defend the gruesome act of killing newborn children. I also would prevent such a practice if it happens in front of my own eyes.

[SayvedByTheLord]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

How many arms do you have ?

[Titus Templeton]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

To be honest, your "religion" has no morals.
2000 fotuses found in one of your temples! Yes, you tried to hide that from us but we are connected with the whole world.

http://www.landoverbaptist.net/showthread.php?t=54375


Why dont you tell us the Truth about your so called "religion".
You are working for satan, dont you?