Does a persons intention influence or determine their Karma? Can can someones intentions be just even when violence is used to revolve an conflict?
A man robs a store at gun point. The police arrived before he could escape with the money. This causes the man to take hostages. He demands that...
I recently watched a Scooby Doo Episode which featured a Genie, and so I got to thinking! :D
Genie, Jinn, Jinni, whatever you may call them. What are they? Where do they originate? Do any religions acknowledge them? Do you think such a being could exist?
Thoughts?
Hello!
I am currently in the process of exploring various religions and Jainism caught my attention emedietly.
For all of those that were not born into Jainism, how did you come upon it? Where did you begin, and what drew you to it?
Very eager to learn more! :)
I have always wondered about our names. For many of us we are given names at a young age and they stay that way forever. However I do know of some cultures that, traditionally, when a person "comes of age" they adopt a new name that they pick themselves.
So, what does a name mean to you? Does...
Hey there,
Just going to quickly introduce myself!
I go by Shimi, or Simi. I'm still "testing the waters" in terms of my spiritual and religious beliefs. Born in South Africa, and currently home schooled. I also like to plant stuff :D
So yeah that's me! Hopefully I can make a few friends on...