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How do Hinduism and the Abrahamic religion differ from each other?

How do Hinduism and the Abrahamic religion differ from each other?

The differences between Hinduism and Abrahamic Religions are many. The primary difference of beliefs is that Abrahamic Religion believes that there is one God. Hinduism beliefs vary being Pantheistic, monotheistic and polytheistic it is one of the most complex religions of the world.

Why is Iskcon so popular?

ISKCON came to represent the countercultural American religious exploration and birthed the now perennial ideal of spiritual tourism in “mystic India”. The success of ISKCON also emerged from two of Prabhupad’s successful strategies: public engagement and the distribution of literature.

What is the belief of Iskcon?

ISKCON describes Krishna as the source of all the avatars of God. Thus ISKCON devotees worship Krishna as the highest form of God, svayam bhagavan, and often refer to him as the Supreme Personality of Godhead in writing, which was a phrase coined by Prabhupada in his books on the subject.

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What are the similarities of Judaism?

These religions share many common beliefs: (1) there is one God, (2) mighty and (3) good, (4) the Creator, (5) who reveals His Word to man, and (6) answers prayers.

Why don’t Hindus join ISKCON because of the monotheistic ideals?

They don’t do it because of the monotheistic ideals of ISKCON. No Sir, they have the same notion with Ramakrishna and Pranavananda. But they do it because ISKCON is eating away at their devotee base. ISKCON is attracting people who could have joined them instead.

What are the teachings of ISKCON?

The teachings of ISKCON are based on the fact that we all spirit souls are parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord and our only purpose is to serve Him and abide by His teachings. Not all people in the world, who are of demoniac nature, have this same belief.

What is the problem with Krishna cults?

The problem with Krishna cults is not that they are a danger to society or dangerous to people outside of the cult. Although there have been incidents of cult members killing others based on the a cult leader’s instruction, however that is not really what makes the Krishna religions cults.

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What is the relationship between Abraham and Islam?

Islam accepts the story that Abraham had both Sarah and Hagar as wives, but in their version of the story, the two sons, Isaac and Ishmael, were both equally prophets of Allah, as was Lot who preached to the evil men of Sodom and Gomorrah. Ishmael later moved to Arabia, where he is said by the Quran to have become the ancestor of the Arab peoples.