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It is interesting, in this respect, to research and read how Christian missionaries have historically evangelized strictly monotheistic Muslims (and many non-Christian Jews) versus Hindus. Hindus have an ancient tradition of "emanations" of and from the "godhead," rather like Jewish Kabbalists, with their Sefirot, and neo-platonic (Alexandrian) Greeks, with their "Logos" and other philosophies, and do not present as much objection to the concept of the Trinity as such, but rather claim that theirs was the first and most authentic (speaking generally, of course). Consider, for instance, how different would be the argument, or presentation, of the Christian gospels to somebody who says the following instead of the typical and usual objections from the Islamic side of the aisle ...Well I think what's amazing in this thread is how people are even describing the three deities of the Trinity as having different attributes, characteristics, personalities etc.
I had thought before that Christians generally describe the Trinity as three aspects of one God but in this thread it is like I'm reading explanation of some sort of Hindu-like system. Obviously, some sort of polytheistic pantheon is being described.
"The concept of avatar, made popular by the Vaishnava tradition, is a very unique to Hinduism. It sets apart Hinduism from other religions because it not only vouches the intervention of God in human affairs indirectly through such means as prophets, messengers, sages and seers but also at times directly as an incarnated being. An incarnation connects God to people in a very personal and emotional way. It rekindles in them a sense of hope and possibility in the face of suffering and adversity. To be in the presence of God physically and to be part of His divine drama on earth is a devotee's most cherished dream which an incarnation of God makes possible. It is said that if a few pure souls joint their hearts and minds and sincerely pray to God to incarnate upon earth to eradicate evil, He would do so."
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