The concept of Sacrifice, has been in existance from time immemorial. Religious leaders have for a long time have argueed that Sacrifice, delights the god or goddess and there are others who say that gods get the needed power through this action.
But what is disturbing is the fact that god wants his followers, to love the people around them and to ensure that they are loved and cared. The contradicting side is 'God needs sacrifice, either in the form of animal or human to gain strength and power'.
What is it that God really wanted his followers to do? The god men of the past have repeatedly thrust us into believing that Sacrifice is supreme, then how come there are so many other religions that say that Sacrifice is not a good act, but praying to the god with sinceriety and dedication is superior.!!! Does that mean that religion, that is supposed to show how people have to lead their life and how to love others aound them.
I read an article today morning from the book, 'Sharing God's Secrets' by Bakht Singh and then the hearing from the Church, which said that " Christians believe that the death of Jesus was a sacrifice for mankind's sins".
In another article read a few days back, it said "Lord Krishna was telling Arjuna that every person is born to fulfill his karma, but the mode for achieving it has to be decided by the mortal, god on his part gives indications and direction for you to choose the right path, but the decision is left to the mortals', this was told to Arjuna, when he as faced with the situation where he has to kill hs favourite uncle. The lord also said that if one has to achieve overall peace and keep away evil, some drastic measures have to be taken so that the objective is achieved - that is Peace, Truthfullness, Faith in God, Love and care for people around and above all make the people understand that belief in God is the only way one can meet his objectives in life and reach God.
Jesus preached peace and love for all, but he was betrayed and crucified. His cruxification is considered as the supreme sacrifice seeking pardon for the mistakes commited by mankind in accomodating Satan / evil in them.
Jesus's self sacrifice and Lord Krishna's teaching for Arjuna, talks only about crushing the evil, but never they said that others (animal or human) have to be sacrificed to please God. Then Why do we still believe and practice sacrifice???
But what is disturbing is the fact that god wants his followers, to love the people around them and to ensure that they are loved and cared. The contradicting side is 'God needs sacrifice, either in the form of animal or human to gain strength and power'.
What is it that God really wanted his followers to do? The god men of the past have repeatedly thrust us into believing that Sacrifice is supreme, then how come there are so many other religions that say that Sacrifice is not a good act, but praying to the god with sinceriety and dedication is superior.!!! Does that mean that religion, that is supposed to show how people have to lead their life and how to love others aound them.
I read an article today morning from the book, 'Sharing God's Secrets' by Bakht Singh and then the hearing from the Church, which said that " Christians believe that the death of Jesus was a sacrifice for mankind's sins".
In another article read a few days back, it said "Lord Krishna was telling Arjuna that every person is born to fulfill his karma, but the mode for achieving it has to be decided by the mortal, god on his part gives indications and direction for you to choose the right path, but the decision is left to the mortals', this was told to Arjuna, when he as faced with the situation where he has to kill hs favourite uncle. The lord also said that if one has to achieve overall peace and keep away evil, some drastic measures have to be taken so that the objective is achieved - that is Peace, Truthfullness, Faith in God, Love and care for people around and above all make the people understand that belief in God is the only way one can meet his objectives in life and reach God.
Jesus preached peace and love for all, but he was betrayed and crucified. His cruxification is considered as the supreme sacrifice seeking pardon for the mistakes commited by mankind in accomodating Satan / evil in them.
Jesus's self sacrifice and Lord Krishna's teaching for Arjuna, talks only about crushing the evil, but never they said that others (animal or human) have to be sacrificed to please God. Then Why do we still believe and practice sacrifice???
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