Yesterday, I drove by the new Hindu temple in Lilburn. I must say that it is an impressive building... lots of white stone, hundreds of thousands of carvings, and just a massive structure overall. But, as I drove by, I got this incredible feeling of sadness for the people that will worship there.
I don't know what your understanding of Hinduism is: as a religion, it's pretty rough... and as a way of life, it's a mess. Religion is basically man's attempt to please or appease a god with the idea that there will be some sort of reward if you are successful in doing so. The problem with Hinduism is that there is not one, but literally thousands (actually millions) of gods. There are more than a thousand "official" gods and then every hindu home has their own "version" of gods. Can you imagine trying to please all of these deities?
I am glad that there is really only one true God... I am glad that I get to relate to him as a friend, rescuer, and father... I hope you are experiencing the same simple relationship with God that I have... I pray that you are able to communicate this incredible life we have been given in ways that are simple enough for those around you to understand.
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I disagree with your post and your attempt to understand what the Mandir stands for is just that, an attempt. Perhaps you should stop by and try to learn more about to which God that Mandir is dedicated
I would love to stop by and try to learn more... religions fascinate me. Until then, let's use my blog to discuss it.
I don't back down from my comments... and my sadness is not even over my understanding of that particular temple... my sadness is for the Hindu people in general that will spend their entire lives trying to please gods, that by their own design, are too numerous to know and too difficult to please. From my perspective, Hinduism doesn't offer the abundant life that my Savior does.
Perhaps an understanding of the god that the temple is dedicated to would help me understand your perspective on your gods... but in the same way, if you knew the God to whom my life is dedicated, you would be set free from the trappings of religion and thrust into a relationship with God that is beyond all imagination.
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