Hinduism Worldview The Question Of Origin Summary

I. Part One: How the Hinduism Worldview would answer the questions.

i. The Question of Origin – The question of Origin is asking how or what created life? Hinduism follows a Pantheism worldview; this worldview has a unique view of the question of origin. Most Hindus believe that god is an impersonal force, which has always been in existence. They believe that everything in the universe is part of god and that he created nothing, everything has always been in existence.

ii. The Question of Identity – The question of Identity asks what makes humans significant? Hindus believe that all life is sacred, and that mans soul is eternal through reincarnation. They believe that your good or bad actions in your current life determine what you are reincarnated into in your next life. They believe that eventually if you do enough good-deeds you will reach a state of Nirvana.

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The Question of Meaning/Purpose – The question of Meaning/Purpose is asking what is my ultimate purpose in life? Hindus believe that life as we know it is an illusion, and the only way out of this illusion is to cast away all desire to reach Nirvana. They believe this to be mans’ only true purpose in his life.

iv. The Question of Morality – The question of Morality asks, what is the standard for morals/ who sets them? The Hinduism belief is that every thing is god so anything you do is to yourself. However Hindus also believe in Karma, they believe anything you do good or bad will eventually come back or effect you. Hindus believe that it is completely on them to make their decisions of morality.

v. The Question of Destiny – The question of Destiny asks, is there life after death? For Hindus they believe that reincarnation is what follows death, determined by good or bad karma you will constantly be reincarnated. Once they do enough good-deeds they have the chance of reaching a state of Nirvana, which is basically their