religion makes stupid people even more stupid

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Re: religion makes stupid people even more stupid

@diwana

Originally Posted by diwana http://www.paklinks.com/gs/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png You are not considered evil by any means. The act of idol worshipng is not liked by Islam and other religions.

Quotes from Hindu Scripture Bhagvad Geeta:

chapter Two:

Verse 31

Considering your specific duty as a ksatriya, you should know that there is no better engagement for you than fighting on religious principles; and so there is no need for hesitation.
Actual translation - Considering your own duty, you should not waver; for there is nothing more welcome for a man of the warrior class than a righteous war ((Dharma Yudh). Religion is not methioned

Verse 32

O Partha, happy are the ksatriyas to whom such fighting opportunities come unsought, opening for them the doors of the heavenly planets.

Agreed
Verse 33
If, however, you do not fight this religious (righteous, not religious) war, then you will certainly incur sins for neglecting your duties and thus lose your reputation as a fighter.

Verse 36
Your enemies will describe you in many unkind words and scorn your ability. What could be more painful for you?
Agreed
Verse 37
O son of Kunti, either you will be killed on the battlefield and attain the heavenly planets, or you will conquer and enjoy the earthly kingdom. Therefore get up and fight with determination.
Agreed

Post # 96

Salaam everyone.

Just wanted to clarify couple of points. Dharmic Yudha is not religious war - it means righteous war. So the Gita does not preach one should fight for religion. Rather, it states, one should fight for Dharma. It is the Kshatriya’s duty to uphold Dharma. Corrections are in red font.

I do not want to get into the debate. However, I would like to point out the slight errors in the interpretation of the Gita. You will hopefully acknowledge that the meaning changes significantly when religous is substituted with righteous.

Peace.