Why you believe in just ONE "life force" or energy? Why special treatment to the number ONE? Is there any contradiction in believing in multiple "life forces"?
AnekAnt(pluralism or "doctrine of multiplicity") and syAdvAd(contextual reasoning) are two important concepts in Jainism. This thread is to discuss them.
What do you think about the Devolution Theory?
Essentially it stipulates that human beings have not evolved from other animals, but they have devolved down with time.
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From their website:
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Recently I was browsing the Internet about the evidence of existence of Giant human beings in the past and found out that there were some stories about their remains being found were published regularly until about 1950s in New York Times and Washington Post. Post 1950 , they started...
Assuming Evolution is True, are the human beings in general getting more and more
intellignet or less and less intelligent with the passage of generations? Please support
your argument with concrete reasoning and evidence.
I believe Jainism is very similar to Veg Atheists.
1. Both have arrived at the conclusion that there is no God who created
The World.
2. Both practise REAL compassion to all the living beings , including
Animals.
Just wondering if Veggy Atheists have ever considered Jainism
or...
Proselytize on the RF should be allowed. After all , we are all adults. Also , not allowing proselytizing is against frredon of speech. What do you guys think?
Please mention most important Messenger of your Religion. Also mention any specific sentence you chant to remember him/her and the religion. Please be as sect-specific as possible.
I'll start with what I know:
1.
a. Religion : Digambar Jainism
b. Messanger : Kundakunda
c...
What is your opinion about the Greatest American?
My personal favorite is Martin Luther King Jr , for his successful application of non-violent means to bring about a change. To put it mildly , he introduced non-violence to America.
Just wondering if any of the RF Members or their friends/relatives remember their previous life? If yes, please describe it. Only serious positive responses please.