Though I am an atheist, I would like to clarify the idea behind idol worhsip in India.
The ancient sages of our Country believed that the Universe originated from a Single Primal Principle called "SAT" and in whatever way we worship, the same ultimately reaches the said Primal Principle. That was the reason for religious tolerance in our Country.
I believe that even the animosity between Hindus and Muslims were the result of division of Bengal by the Britishers during the time of Lord Curzan (1911 or so). Till then the hindus and muslims were living in harmony.
RE:Our native idea of worhsip
by Cape Comorin on Feb 06, 2008 05:02 PM Permalink
"whatever way we worship, the same ultimately reaches the said Primal Principle" - This stupid philosophy makes idol and animal worship alive till now.
RE:Our native idea of worhsip
by JGN on Feb 06, 2008 05:09 PM Permalink
What are the crosses, statues of mother mary, jesus, joseph, numerous saints, etc in christianity???????????
RE:RE:Our native idea of worhsip
by Deepak on Feb 06, 2008 05:32 PM Permalink
ok, I will make it a little easier for you, as I need to go home. Find the difference between 'reverence' and 'worship. But then, how will an atheist differentiate one from the other, cause in your case, you are bent upon staying in the wrong track.
RE:Our native idea of worhsip
by Deepak on Feb 06, 2008 05:31 PM Permalink
sorry for the delay ... as I said earlier ... Little knowledge can be dangerous ... Did you not find this in the old testament ?
