Author: Karam Singh Raju
Publisher: Guru Nanak Dev University
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 332
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8177700545
Description
A Comparative Study: Ethical Perceptions of World Religions-(Hinduism, Buddhism, (Christianity, Islam and Sikhism) deals with an extremely important aspect of religion viz. Ethics. Probably this is the first written book, written so far, on this subject.
The book present correct interpretation of religion and comprehensive description of the holy scriptures of these religions. The book states truly that religion is the finest means for the civilization of man. The author is right in holding that religion teaches mutual love, peace, harmony and devotion to God.
Misunderstood religion creates mutual hate and division of humanity and consequent alienation of the man from God. The book also deals with difficult but most important topics like Concept of Sin, Social Equality, Universal Brotherhood, Status of Woman, Pride, Altruism, Justice and Courage.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
MAJOR RELIGIONS AND THEIR SCRIPTURES
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Sikhism
ETHICAL THOUGHT
PERCEPTION
The Source of Ethics
Apt Orientation
Conduct of True Mind (Comparative Study)
CONCEPT OF SIN
INDIVIDUAL ETHICS
Pride
Humility
Altruism
Justice
Courage
SOCIAL ETHICS
Social Equality
Universal Brotherhood
Status of Woman
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE MEASURES (HINDUISM)
THEORY OF ACTION
Liberty Vs Determinism
BIBLIOGRAPHY