The Human Icon: A Comparative Study of Hindu and Orthodox Christian Beliefs

[Steve Hayes]

The Human Icon: A Comparative Study of Hindu and Orthodox Christian
Beliefs

by Christine Mangala Frost

Despite the history that divides them, Hinduism and Orthodox
Christianity have much in common. In The Human Icon, Christine Mangala
Frost explores how both religions seek to realise the divine potential
of every human being, and the differences in their approach. Frost,
who has experienced both the extraordinary riches and the
all-too-human failings of Hinduism and Orthodox Christianity from the
inside, is perfectly placed to examine the convergences and
divergences between the two faiths. Inspired by a desire to clear up
the misunderstandings that exist between the two, The Human Icon is a
study in how two faiths, superficially dissimilar, can nevertheless
find meeting points everywhere. The powerful intellectual and
spiritual patristic traditions of Orthodox Christianity offer a rare
tool for revitalising too-often stalled dialogue with Hinduism and
present the chance for a broader and more diverse understanding of the
oldest religion in the world. Tracing the long history of Orthodox
Christianity in India, from the Thomas Christians of ancient times to
the distinctive theology of Paulos Mar Gregorios and the Kottayam
School, Frost explores the impact of Hindu thought on Indian
Christianity and considers the potential for confluence. With a
breadth of interest that spans Hindu bhakti, Orthodox devotional
theology, Vedanta and theosis, as well as meditational Yoga and
hesychastic prayer, Frost offers a fresh perspective on how the
devotees of both faiths approach the ideal of divinisation, and
presents a thoughtful, modern methodology for a dialogue of life.

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On Sat, 01 Sep 2018 19:47:22 +0200, Steve Hayes

Post by Steve Hayes
The Human Icon: A Comparative Study of Hindu and Orthodox Christian
Beliefs
by Christine Mangala Frost
Despite the history that divides them, Hinduism and Orthodox
Christianity have much in common. In The Human Icon, Christine Mangala
Frost explores how both religions seek to realise the divine potential
of every human being, and the differences in their approach. Frost,
who has experienced both the extraordinary riches and the
all-too-human failings of Hinduism and Orthodox Christianity from the
inside, is perfectly placed to examine the convergences and
divergences between the two faiths. Inspired by a desire to clear up
the misunderstandings that exist between the two, The Human Icon is a
study in how two faiths, superficially dissimilar, can nevertheless
find meeting points everywhere. The powerful intellectual and
spiritual patristic traditions of Orthodox Christianity offer a rare
tool for revitalising too-often stalled dialogue with Hinduism and
present the chance for a broader and more diverse understanding of the
oldest religion in the world. Tracing the long history of Orthodox
Christianity in India, from the Thomas Christians of ancient times to
the distinctive theology of Paulos Mar Gregorios and the Kottayam
School, Frost explores the impact of Hindu thought on Indian
Christianity and considers the potential for confluence. With a
breadth of interest that spans Hindu bhakti, Orthodox devotional
theology, Vedanta and theosis, as well as meditational Yoga and
hesychastic prayer, Frost offers a fresh perspective on how the
devotees of both faiths approach the ideal of divinisation, and
presents a thoughtful, modern methodology for a dialogue of life.
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Very good article, Deacon Steve.

Coming from you who is in a position of leadership within The Church,
it shows the weaknesses or failure of The Church in their belief in
Jesus Christ and His doctrines.

It also shows the weakness of the Religion of Christianity and why no
matter the denomination, if one is not focused on a personal
relationship with God through Jesus Christ but rather place their
faith on the dogma's, rite's and rituals, of their "Church" that when
times are tough, they have nothing to stand on, and when they die,
they die in fear, and for good reason.

The articles points appear very similar to the writings on one Greek
Orthodox monk who in the preface of his book drew similar corollaries
with Greek Mythology, and indeed placed it as to how the Orthodox
should worship God.

The word of God, shows an ancient, and eternal way for a dialogue on
life eternal, or the spirit. Which far surpasses the modern dialogue
of carnal life. (which in reality is not modern at all.)