Re: [mukto-mona] Are all religions great?

Dr. Das,   I agree - Buddhism should be the best model of atheism. Unfortunately, today's activits of Atheism may leave you with a notion that they are just bunch of anti-religious hateful and clueless individuals.   Let me explain why. Atheist-activities, in America, are confined to - blocking religious festivities and displays on public properties by using the judicial system, and denying the existence of God. That's all.   Is there anything else to Atheism? Atheists have never been able to explain how Atheism is a better option for mankind than a conventional religion. My guess is - they are not sure of it either. May be - they should read philosophy of Buddhism  to learn more about Atheism.   Also, Sufism provided shelter for a large number of  Hindus, who were the oppressed class of people, known as the Scheduled caste, under the Vedic/Puranic religious practices. Therefore, you are right - Sufism may have influenced the transition from the conservative Vedic religious practices to the liberal Sanaton Dharmic practices, known as Hinduism today.  I have no doubt that Sanaton Dharmic principle will merge with Sufism at at ease in many instances, such as in -  "Jato mot, tato path."   Thanks.   Jiten Roy   --- On Sun, 12/9/12, Kamal Das <kamalctgu@gmail.com> wrote: From: Kamal Das <kamalctgu@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [mukto-mona] Are all religions great? To: mukto-mona@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 5:55 PM   "As many opinions, as many ways."  - Jato mot, tato path was not an original invention of  Paramhansa.  It was a Sufi idea stolen from Persian theologists by the venerable Vivekananda.  Only great religion is atheism that Buddhism used to be during his lifetime.  After him, it degenerated into just another faith. On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 12:45 AM, Jiten Roy <jnrsr53@yahoo.com> wrote:   Are all religions great? Most people will say NO, and some will say yes. It depends who you ask. Let's concentrate on those who say 'yes' to the above question. Who are they? If you investigate you will find – most religious-liberals believe all religions are great, and probably most of these religious-liberals are Hindus. It's because of the religious principle, many Hindus believe in, which is – "As many opinions, as many ways."  Most other religions will not believe in this principle. Therefore, to them - the great religion is the one they believe in. To atheists and agnostics, none is great. Jiten Roy

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