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Christianity borrowed from Hinduism?

Friday, January 9, 2009

There is an interesting article on About.com on the similarities of Christianity and Hinduism, taking the stance that Christianity borrowed some elements from Hinduism. It is written by Stephen Knapp, a “writer, author, philosopher, spiritual practitioner, traveler, photographer, and lecturer,” according to his website, specializing in Vedic culture.
Because of the author’s perspective, he cites many [...]

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Koka and Vikoka

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Out of all Hindu mythology, I find the prophecy of Kalki to be the most interesting. One reason why: According to the Puranas, at the end of this Kali Yuga, when Vishnu incarnates himself as Kalki, he will kill two demon brothers named Koka and Vikoka. 
When I originally read this, at a superficial level it bore a [...]

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Augustine on the audacity of hope

Monday, December 1, 2008

I’ve absorbed the title of author (and President-elect) Barack Obama into this post, in order to present what I believe Saint Augustine considers the audacity of hope in the culmination of his life’s work, the City of God.
Philosophers, Augustine contends, seek “Supreme Happiness” in the ends of their logical inquiries, and while some may receive [...]

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