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To: maro
different from typical Hinduism

No such animal. A common misconception is that Hinduism is a religion in the same way that Islam and Judaism are.

The fact is that Hinduism is a vast amalgam of thousands of religious practices united in having as almost their only common beliefs the caste system and a mutual tolerance for each other's peculiarities. It cheerfully incorporates everything from the most rank imaginable human sacrifice and sex worship (including sacred child prostitutes) to incredibly esoteric philosophical speculation and ascetism.

Hinduism is closer to the combination of all the ancient pagan beliefs in the Roman Empire around 200 AD than it is to any other belief system found today.

31 posted on 07/28/2002 5:54:33 PM PDT by Restorer
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To: Restorer
"Hinduism is closer to the combination of all the ancient pagan beliefs in the Roman Empire around 200 AD than it is to any other belief system found today."

A very interesting point, Restorer. I'd never thought of it that way.
32 posted on 07/28/2002 6:02:27 PM PDT by livius
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