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To: caww; James C. Bennett

Also, do note that the Bhagavad Gita is also Krishna urging Arjuna to fight and kill his cousins. I have respect for Hinduism and think that it deserves the same level of respect in Christian countries as it accords to Christianity in India, also that Hindus are Christians allies in the war against Islam, BUT, I do note that there are serious differences, which mean that while we can respect each other, we must respectfully disagree on a lot.


41 posted on 10/02/2010 2:09:34 AM PDT by Cronos (This Church is holy, the one Church, the true Church, the Catholic Church-St.Augustine)
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To: Cronos
Also, do note that the Bhagavad Gita is also Krishna urging Arjuna to fight and kill his cousins.

Who were, don't forget, evil, and the war necessitated to the adherence to a strict code which included amongst other things, prohibition from attacking non-combatants, and cession of fighting after sundown.

This is far less morally repulsive than the mandated slaughter of innocent children in 1 Samuel 15:3, IMHO.

This was the case that was discussed in the following drama:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx7irFN2gdI

43 posted on 10/02/2010 2:15:35 AM PDT by James C. Bennett
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