2010년 9월 15일 수요일

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #3- Gandhi: Hindu and Activist

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #3- Gandhi: Hindu and Activist: "In class, your small groups went over movie questions about the content in Gandhi. You should know who each of the main characters are and t..."

Gandhi’s idea of Hinduism was peace. He emphasized equality for all people regardless of race, gender, or class, or caste. It was to create peace between all people so no one would fight another because of unequal privileges. He used his belief in non-violence in war, fights, or in any conflict to support his idea of peace. The best example of his idea of peace is the March to the Sea Salt Mine protest and the separation of India into two countries: India and Pakistan. Since many Hindus view him as a protector or a leader, there were a huge number of his followers. In the Sea Salt Mine protest, they lined up in four or five lines and just marched to the soldiers who were holding weapons. Even though Gandhi was not there because he was arrested, his teachings encouraged them to march toward the soldiers and sacrifice themselves being hurt and beaten very badly for unity and peace in India. Also, India was in danger to be broken up into two countries because of religious differences. His white friend asked Gandhi whether their group should have Civil War against Muslims, or to separate India into two countries. Then, Gandhi responded rather to make his people migrate to India and Muslims to Pakistan. War might take less time than this. However, since the faith he believed in for his whole life was peace and non-violence, he did not fight back.

“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind,” said Mahatma Gandhi. This thought means that a continuous revenge on others will cause them to fight for no memorable reason later. This well exemplifies the way Gandhi lived out his faith. He and his country took more than 50 years to end the war against Muslims. Revenge would cause enemies to fight back again. When both sides keep fighting back on each other in revenge, they would not recognize the reason they fought in the first place. Every time Hindus were beaten or killed, people who followed and trusted in Gandhi did not rebel against Muslims and took "an eye for an eye." Their independence might be gained more easily in a shorter time, but they gained what they wanted later by a continuous silent resistance. Through this movie, we learned that the resolution for all the conflicts is not violence. Sometimes violence is needed, but avoiding such violence and revenge against enemies is more effective and lawful at times.

2010년 9월 2일 목요일

Modern Religious Experience: Assignment #3- Sacred Poetry

Modern Religious Experience: Assignment #3- Sacred Poetry: "Assignment #3- Sacred Poetry • Add a picture of an ancient religious symbol to your Online Portfolio (it can be one of those from the notes..."




A Prayer of Hands

Veronica Huh

Building a mound of stones
Youths pray with two hands together
For eternity and good health

Bowing under the sun
With various colors of fruits and rice cake
Farmers wish for a bountiful year

Looking at the moon in the sky
With a bowl of water in praying hands
Mothers hope a better future
For their descendants