Pneumatology and it’s theological implications in South India
In this post, we endeavor to understand the work of the Holy Spirit within the Indian spiritual context – the challenges that indigenous Indians face and how the Holy Spirit can be called upon to act on their behalf or come alongside as a helping hand to pronounce and glorify the name of God and his son Jesus. After a comparative study of Hinduism and Christianity, we do find that there are a number of similarities, in this post - Spiritual concepts in both Christianity and Hinduism. However, spiritual concepts absent in Hindu religiosity that are innate to Christianity, and[...]
Indian and Christian Spirituality in India
Indian Spirituality and its nuances The term "spirituality" initially appeared in the English-speaking world by through a community of pantheistic poets, and it subsequently became used by spiritualist movements of the nineteenth century, whose primary goal was having séances to communicate with the afterlife. Today, the phrase is used by everyone and anything to denote a fuzzy, subjective feeling that arises from anything, an extrasensory experience, or a warm inner glow. It is typically believed to be mystical in some sense, transcending reason and being unique to each person. It can simply be a synonym for a chosen lifestyle,[...]
Spiritual concepts in both Christianity and Hinduism
Christianity and Hinduism, two of the world’s most prominent and enduring religions, possess distinct beliefs, practices, and worldviews. However, despite their differences, they share intriguing spiritual concepts that resonate across their teachings. Exploring these commonalities provides a deeper understanding of the universal human quest for meaning, purpose, and connection to the divine. One notable shared concept is the idea of the soul. Both religions recognize the soul as eternal and central to individual identity. In Christianity, the soul is created by God, destined for eternal life either in heaven or hell, while Hinduism views the[...]
In this post, we endeavor to understand the work of the Holy Spirit within the Indian spiritual context – the challenges that indigenous Indians face and how the Holy[...]
Indian Spirituality and its nuances The term "spirituality" initially appeared in the English-speaking world by through a community of pantheistic poets, and it subsequently became used by spiritualist movements[...]
Christianity and Hinduism, two of the world’s most prominent and enduring religions, possess distinct beliefs, practices, and worldviews. However, despite their differences, they share intriguing spiritual concepts[...]
