Author	Thread: Kamala is Hindu
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Kamala is Hindu Posted : 24 Sep, 2024 01:48 PM Wikipedia Search Hinduism and abortion Abortion in Hinduism, while generally considered reprehensible by traditional Hindu scriptures and the guiding precept of non-injury, can be interpreted equivocally within the vast spectrum of Hindu beliefs and texts and ultimately depends on individual context.[1] The Mahanarayana Upanishad lists abortion with actions such as breaking one's vow of chastity.[2] Some Hindu scriptures assert that "abortion is a worse sin than killing one's parents" and another text says that "a woman who aborts her child will lose her status".[1] In general, Hinduism teaches the guiding principle of Ahimsa, abstention from causing harm or injury to all living beings, which serves as the root of the ethic of non-violence.[2] However, in the modern context, individual decision-making may be guided by this precept of least harm as it relates to fetus, parents, and society. Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata, the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana, as well as scholars disagree about what the principles of Ahimsa dictate when one is faced with situations that require self-defense or self-study.[3][4] Just as some Hindu texts on Ahimsa praise meat consumption while others suggest a taboo on meat-eating, the precept of "non-injury" has a dynamic meaning throughout the history of Hindu philosophy and text. Hindu texts such as the Bhagavad Gita argue that the soul is neither born, nor does it die; so-called "sin" cannot touch those who dedicate their actions to duty and devotion to Brahma (thus seated in the Absolute Truth), like a lotus leaf is untouched by water.[5] Interpretations based on Hindu texts Popular beliefs among Hindus Amount of suffering edit A BBC Religions article from 2009 cites Lipner's "Hindu Ethics: Purity, Abortion, and Euthanasia" (1989) and states that if the mother's life is at risk, Hinduism permits abortion.[17] The general value system of Hinduism teaches that the correct course of action in any given situation is the one that causes the least harm to those involved. Thus in the case where the mother's life is at risk, abortion is considered acceptable.[17][better source needed] The BBC article also states that the guiding principle of least harm includes least harm to "mother and father, the foetus and society".[17] Whether maternal choice falls within the scope of least harm to mother, society, and duty can only be interpreted within an individual's context.[4] Post Reply
WalkNTalk View Profile History	Kamala is Hindu Posted : 24 Sep, 2024 02:07 PM An interesting read. We know which way Kamala thinks. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Kamala is Hindu Posted : 24 Sep, 2024 02:31 PM Actually this article says they do not support abortion but then they do! Kinda confusing. Imo In other words it's an individual personal Choice. Kamala's opinion. Her Mother was Hindu and Kamala use to go to the Temple with her. Kamala was 7 yrs old when her mother was divorced. Post Reply
WalkNTalk View Profile History	Kamala is Hindu Posted : 24 Sep, 2024 02:55 PM Point being that Kamala would choose the more liberal interpretation of the least harm. Post Reply
WalkNTalk View Profile History	Kamala is Hindu Posted : 24 Sep, 2024 02:56 PM Her idea of "The Greater Good" would include abortion. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Kamala is Hindu Posted : 24 Sep, 2024 03:53 PM Okay that is the way she has presented herself in all her speech on Women rights. What about the baby's right from conception !? Someone should speak for the child. Post Reply