Hinduism

Hinduism is actuallly one of the most interesting religions I have come across. Even though the religion is practiced in my mother land, India, I really dont know much about it besides what I have tried to understand in class. The main thing I know is about the different Gods in the religion. To me it seems like Hinduism is like Greek Mythology because they both have different numbers og Gods. I dont know so much about Hinduism, so thats why I chose it as my topic for the research. If anyone else knows anything else important just fill me in. Yaa DIgg...easy

The Community, Issue and Discourse

The community I would talk to is the youth that listens to hip hop and rap. I mainly would talk about the violence and how some rap songs, even though mean one thing, can influence others to do wrong things. Dont get me wrong. I've been listening to hip hop and rap since I was 5 years old. I was attracted to the beats and the sounds. The only thing I didnt get attracted to is the violence. I feel that there is no point to fight over music. Also the fact that gangs have something to do with music. I dont think thats cool. Killings such as Tupac, Biggie and Proof I feel was pointless. They were murdered over some coastal beef. I dont think violence is the solution, well at least not in music. Following the Buddhist way of meditation, I feel, is the best way to calm these people down. Let them sit down and think to themselves; is what they are doing correct? I think the best way to understand a situation is to sit down and think about it for a while. Then the answer will come to you.

American Christian Foundation

One topic thats always catches me is the American Christian Foundation commercials. Everyone knows what Im talking about; the one where the man asks you to donate money for poor and needy children. These commercials catch me because I always put myself in their position and would think what can I do? I feel bad for these kids who grow up without an education and without anyone to feed them. The part when I feel bad is when I see these little kids drinking filthy water. The reason why Im so caught up in these commericals is because my friend has a little boy and I see him as my nephew cause we're so close. I wouldnt want to see my little man growing up like that. Just a thought I wanted to share. Be easy...

Ghandi

Mohandas Ghandi was one of the greatest religious leaders to live on the earth. He was such a humble man and believed that everything can be done by peaceful methods. He was a man of great faith and believed that through God, all things are possible. He also believed that peace can bring the people together, rather than violence. He believed that violence just brings corruption to the world and nothing more. He was a Hindu man who believed that his people, should be free and walk amongst everyone else. He was a great man.
Mohandas Ghandi was raised up in a Hindu community. That was his religion. He practiced it frequentley in that he prayed and thought of peace. However, he didnt believe that other religions were bad. He believed that Hindus, as well as Muslims are all equal. He always practiced peace and never raised his hands against anyone. He emphasized Hinduism mainly about the meditation and the peacefullness. He was a man who felt that violence will bring no resolution to any problem and the best thing to do is become peacful and talk things out. These were his main two focuses. He also believed in equality among men. He believed that no matter what color, race, or religion. Every man should be treated the same.
To me, I would think he would consider himself a good Hindu man. I feel this way mainly because he did whatever he could for his people, no matter their religion. He was helping the people. He wanted to see his people walk among free men. He didnt want to see his people working for others as slaves. I would agree if he thought of himself as a good Hindu. He was a great man. He carried his people on his shoulders and did whatever he could to lead them to independence and freedom.
Mohandas Ghandi was a great man. Even though he had his own religion, He helped out those who needed help and wished them well. He didnt care about religion but his country was very important to him. He was a great Hindu man and I think if he had the chance, he would do everything the same way.

Assignment #2

This week we read about Native American and African Religions. Although I am not from either of these cultures I can see where they are coming from. In the Native Amercian Religion, the people mostly believe in spirits living in the earth and the community. They believe there are spirits in the water, trees, wind etc. I can see where they are coming from because they are used to living along the earth and the community. Even though I dont follow the same things they follow, I feel that they feel strongly in their beliefs, and if its that strong, they should follow their beliefs.

Current Event #1

There was one article that made me think me for a while. It was about how the Christian Church doesnt agree with the idea of divorce. It was talking about how children of God should not be growing up without both of their parents. In the article they talked about a boy named Christopher Wilson who grew up in a Christian family. When he became 10 his parents had a divorce. Now Christopher had no father figure in his life. As a result he stopped being religious and stopped going to church, along with other activities he picked up on the way. The pastor at his church (they didnt give out his name) said that the divorce caused the child's breakdown and led him into the wrong path. He said when a couple is having a problem it is the obligation of the church members to help them out and bring them to the light. In a way I agree because a big percent of kids who go in the wrong direction come from a family where the parents are divorced. The pastor also said that the kids are the future of the world and destroying their lives will lead to nothing but chaos in the future.

2nd Assignment

I agree with Shaw's quote. There is only one religion but many different versions of. Religions are like doors to the same room. In a religion you pray and worship to a superior being. Even though people pray to different Gods, in reality they are practicing the art of worship.
Essential practices of a religion is prayer, worship, and forgivness. Even though there are many different religions, they all follow these basic fundamental practices. All those who participate in a religion obviously prayers to their God. Whenever a person is in need or in trouble, they call upon their God to help. I dont know about anyone else, but when I want something bad I ask God to help me get that; Like a new car! But anyway, religion is a part of most peoples lives and it helps them have hope that a superior being is looking out for them.

First Assignment

1.
Jehovah's Witness (100%)
2.
Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (98%)
3.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (94%)
4.
Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (91%)
5.
Eastern Orthodox (87%)
6.
Roman Catholic (87%)
7.
Orthodox Quaker (84%)
8.
Seventh Day Adventist (82%)
9.
Liberal Quakers (77%)
10.
Bahá'í Faith (67%)
11.
Orthodox Judaism (65%)
12.
Unitarian Universalism (63%)
13.
Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (56%)
14.
Reform Judaism (55%)
15.
Sikhism (54%)
16.
Islam (46%)
17.
New Thought (46%)
18.
Neo-Pagan (39%)
19.
Hinduism (31%)
20.
New Age (30%)
21.
Secular Humanism (29%)
22.
Mahayana Buddhism (28%)
23.
Scientology (26%)
24.
Theravada Buddhism (21%)
25.
Taoism (16%)
26.
Jainism (12%)
27.
Nontheist (11%)


I was really surprised I got Jehovas Witness. I am really not as religious as it seems. I was taught the basic fundamentals of my religion, which is Eastern Orthodox. What I was taught is that there is 3 Gods in 1; The Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I was also suprised that I was chosen as a Mormon. I believe that Mormons are known to have many wives. I disagree with that. Marriage is sacred, or that's just what I was taught. I was actually happy to see that My religion, Eastern Orthodox, was at least in my top 5. Maybe I should do this survey again.

First Assignment

1.
Jehovah's Witness (100%)
2.
Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (98%)
3.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (94%)
4.
Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (91%)
5.
Eastern Orthodox (87%)
6.
Roman Catholic (87%)
7.
Orthodox Quaker (84%)
8.
Seventh Day Adventist (82%)
9.
Liberal Quakers (77%)
10.
Bahá'í Faith (67%)
11.
Orthodox Judaism (65%)
12.
Unitarian Universalism (63%)
13.
Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (56%)
14.
Reform Judaism (55%)
15.
Sikhism (54%)
16.
Islam (46%)
17.
New Thought (46%)
18.
Neo-Pagan (39%)
19.
Hinduism (31%)
20.
New Age (30%)
21.
Secular Humanism (29%)
22.
Mahayana Buddhism (28%)
23.
Scientology (26%)
24.
Theravada Buddhism (21%)
25.
Taoism (16%)
26.
Jainism (12%)
27.
Nontheist (11%)