Guest guest Posted February 1, 2002 Report Share Posted February 1, 2002 Dear jay: I know you want to move past this topic, but my guess is Digest 1039 will generate lots of traffic on this important topic. Indeed, there's probably no topic more important right now than the challenges and opportunities relating to interfaith dialogue. I know there are a lot of symposiums and groups dedicated to interfaith dialogue in America right now (I was a participant in a Christian-Hindu Studies List but, unfortunately, it was shut down last summer by its University-based sponsors, because they felt it was becoming too political and less academic.) The Ramakrishna List, I believe, is a fairly good forum for interfaith discussion, because its participants are primarily interested in spiritual growth, rather than email argumentation, and because of the fact that Vedanta is inclusive and non-judgemental in its theology - two attibutes greatly needed in our world today. (On a related question, I have the sense that not all " Hindu " are " Vedantists " - causing some to be just as judgemental of other religions, as many Christians are. Someone please educate me.) Richard, sadly, I must agree with your remarks (as you used the word " most " rather than " all " when describing Christians). Interestingly, it was from the East (Paramahansa Yogananda) that I discovered the Truth of the West (i.e., Christ's teachings). Until the deeper, spiritual truths of Christ's teachings were pointed out to me, I was never attracted to Him through " Churchianity " (Yoganandaji, I believe, coined that term!). jay, if you don't mind baring your soul a little further, if could relive your presentation, would you change anything? God Bless, Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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