What are best best aspects of various religions

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would say... food.

Christianity - wine at church
Judaism - challah and latkes. so many delicious carbs.
Islam - the delicious feasts after fasting, every night during ramadan

No way in hell you'll find wine at a Baptist Church.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:
I am cracking up here. Really?

Fun parties with good dancing have nothing to do with Hinduism. But it has everything to do with how Indians throw celebratory parties. And yup, Indian vegetarian food rocks (especially with all the regional variations), but surely you are not discounting all the tandoori stuff? The lamb rogan josh and butter chicken? Hmmm? The goat biryani and the fish fry masala?

Yeah, I kind of laughed at this, too. All Hindus aren't vegetarian, PP. And, actually, my Hindu husband thinks that celebratory parties are the WORST things about his culture and exemplify waste and materialism. That being said, I get where you were going with this thread, and think it's great.

Indian culture is big on hospitality, so all Indian hosts will try and make sure that their guests only get the best food and drinks. At least those who can afford will not scrimp on it.

I love that aspect of Indian culture. Good food is always welcome. I also like the dancing and the music. I find it joyous. Again this is not Hindu religion but the culture of the entire subcontinent. I find that I also like any culture that puts the enjoyment and comfort of their guests first. I do not find that materialistic at all. I am quite surprised that your Hindu DH thinks so. There is no religious compulsion to throw these parties, you know? Unlike other religions, you have to do absolutely nothing to be a Hindu. You do not have to go to a temple or pray etc.

I like the fact that Hinduism believes that you will get back the exact Karma (deed) that you do. So, you cannot say that I killed a person, but I accepted Vishnu in my life and now I am forgiven.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I am cracking up here. Really?

Fun parties with good dancing have nothing to do with Hinduism. But it has everything to do with how Indians throw celebratory parties. And yup, Indian vegetarian food rocks (especially with all the regional variations), but surely you are not discounting all the tandoori stuff? The lamb rogan josh and butter chicken? Hmmm? The goat biryani and the fish fry masala?

Yeah, I kind of laughed at this, too. All Hindus aren't vegetarian, PP. And, actually, my Hindu husband thinks that celebratory parties are the WORST things about his culture and exemplify waste and materialism. That being said, I get where you were going with this thread, and think it's great.

Indian culture is big on hospitality, so all Indian hosts will try and make sure that their guests only get the best food and drinks. At least those who can afford will not scrimp on it.

I love that aspect of Indian culture. Good food is always welcome. I also like the dancing and the music. I find it joyous. Again this is not Hindu religion but the culture of the entire subcontinent. I find that I also like any culture that puts the enjoyment and comfort of their guests first. I do not find that materialistic at all. I am quite surprised that your Hindu DH thinks so. There is no religious compulsion to throw these parties, you know? Unlike other religions, you have to do absolutely nothing to be a Hindu. You do not have to go to a temple or pray etc.

I like the fact that Hinduism believes that you will get back the exact Karma (deed) that you do. So, you cannot say that I killed a person, but I accepted Vishnu in my life and now I am forgiven.

It is a huge part of the culture, but this does stem from a verse in the Vedas. Athithi Devo Bhav, comes from the Taittiriya Upanishad. Roughly translated, it means to treat your guest (even unexpected guests) as akin to how you would treat God. Basically with much hospitality. The entire verse states to "Do not forget God and the hard work of your ancestors. Treat your mother akin to God, Treat your father akin to God, Treat your teacher akin to God and Treat your guest akin to God".

No where does it say to throw parties obviously, but definitely implies offerings, which is generally some food and drink. There are also many Hindu religious stories that involve serving meals to guests. Some of which show the act of giving food to your guest even if you need to sacrifice the meal yourself if there is not enough to go around.

[Anonymous]

Generally, I like prayer traditions, charity, holy days, saints, prophets, and fasting.

If I couldn't belong to an Abrahamic faith, I'd be Wiccan. I like the idea of doing what you will as long as it hurts no one. (The problem of course is defining harm. My Wiccan friends argue among themselves about infidelity and abortion.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would say... food.

Christianity - wine at church
Judaism - challah and latkes. so many delicious carbs.
Islam - the delicious feasts after fasting, every night during ramadan

No way in hell you'll find wine at a Baptist Church.

And it's never good wine. Too sweet and then watered down.
--a Catholic

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