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The Evidence for Hinduism

Going Awol • 239 implied HN points • 30 Apr 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Hinduism Karma Reincarnation Vegetarianism
  1. Hinduism is supported by its wide popularity and old age, positioning it as a major contender among world religions.
  2. Considering the anthropic principle and philosophical arguments, there is a case for the concepts of reincarnation and karma within Hinduism.
  3. Observing Hinduism's stance on vegetarianism, ritualism, and polytheism, it aligns well with expectations based on religious experiences and common consent evidences.

A Thoughtful Response to My Case for Hinduism

Going Awol • 159 implied HN points • 11 May 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Hinduism Reincarnation Karma Free will
  1. The response to the case for Hinduism reflects deep engagement with Hindu theology and philosophy, offering insights on concepts like eternal condemnation, grace periods for mukti, and the nature of devatās.
  2. The Hindu perspective presented raises points of contention and clarification on theological aspects, such as the nature of devatās, reincarnation, and the concept of karma as accumulated over infinite lifetimes.
  3. The discussion around karma as not solely being based on desert, but as a complex interplay of past actions, sañcita karma, prārabdha karma, and āgāmi karma, shows a nuanced understanding of the concept within Hinduism.

Hinduism Might Actually be True

Going Awol • 199 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Hinduism Reincarnation Karma Vegetarianism
  1. Hinduism is widespread, with about 15% of the world's population and 1.2 billion members. Its popularity is considered evidence for its potential truth.
  2. Hinduism being the oldest living religion provides additional evidence for its truth, as important truths are expected to be available for longer in history.
  3. The philosophical ideas of reincarnation, karma, and theism, among others, in Hinduism are argued to be plausible and align with various philosophical questions.

Everyone Dies at the Same Time

Opaque Hourglass • 299 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
📖 Philosophy Death Time Reincarnation
  1. When we die, time stops for us, and all moments after that are the same.
  2. The universe may cycle through endless iterations of expansion and contraction, potentially leading to reincarnation.
  3. Reincarnation could be plausible, with the universe recycling itself until the circumstances that led to our existence repeat, all happening instantly post-death.

Reflections on Reincarnation

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 16 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Reincarnation Consciousness Quantum physics
  1. The concept of reincarnation can be explored through the lens of quantum physics, suggesting that patterns of thinking, feeling, and action persist beyond physical death in a timeless domain.
  2. According to materialism, the individual subjective identity is considered accidental and inexplicable, contrasting with the idea of subjective interiority being an essential aspect of existence.
  3. Physicist Amit Goswami's theory proposes that quantum aggregates formed by our thoughts and actions remain connected after death, serving as a karmic vehicle for the 'soul' to seek completion and resolution through physical embodiment.
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