nathanielfirst
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specifically, I'm trying to compare Jaina to Christianity and compassion is one point of comparison... So, I am wondering how prominent are the concepts of Maitri (universal friendliness) Kshama (universal forgiveness) and Jiva-daya -charity compassion etc., do the scriptures like the agamas, tattvartha sutra, sanmatti prakaran, etc., speak of them very often and are they main concepts in Jain or do they take the sideline to karma theory, non-attachement, reincarnation concepts, only being mentioned sparsely if at all?
In Christianity of course Jesus promotes love as second only to love of God, washes his disciples feet, refers to the God of love, etc., love and compassion/empathy are very big concepts in the New Testament.
I'm really trying to find the most ethical religion so I've come to a toss up between Jain and Christian and am trying to decide.
In Christianity of course Jesus promotes love as second only to love of God, washes his disciples feet, refers to the God of love, etc., love and compassion/empathy are very big concepts in the New Testament.
I'm really trying to find the most ethical religion so I've come to a toss up between Jain and Christian and am trying to decide.