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2026-08-24T10:29:49-04:00

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Jesus in the Dharma: Where Christ Fits in Hinduism

Last updated on: August 24, 2026 at 10:29 am By Fred Stella

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Where Does Jesus Fit in Hinduism? That’s a question I get often when speaking at schools, churches, and other gatherings. Of course, the question assumes that Jesus has a place in Hinduism to begin with. Obviously, not every religion has one. Yet, when it comes to Hinduism, you might think otherwise if you read the works of some of its most significant thinkers of the last couple of centuries. I’m speaking of Hindu luminaries such as Gandhi, Ramakrishna, Vivekananda, Yogananda,... Read more

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2026-02-14T15:08:24-05:00

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The Question of Hinduism and Ethnicity

Last updated on: February 14, 2026 at 3:08 pm By Fred Stella

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Imagine attending an interfaith panel discussion where all the major religions are represented. If you were asked to guess the ethnicity of the speakers, you might find yourself a bit flummoxed. The Christian representative could be from anywhere—of any color, nationality, or cultural background. The Muslim? If you haven’t been around the block too many times, you might guess that he or she would be Arab. And yes, you might be right—but it’s far from guaranteed. Anyone familiar with the... Read more

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2025-11-12T00:51:04-05:00

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Are We Mything the Point?

Last updated on: November 12, 2025 at 12:51 am By Fred Stella

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So much of interfaith dialogue and scholarly study is done using western paradigms. The challenge is that often, when eastern religions are put into the mix, things just don’t translate easily. As someone who lectures often on Hindu Dharma, I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been challenged by a question that I just couldn’t answer well because it was asked by someone who assumed that all traditions followed a similar model to the Abrahamic ones. Case in... Read more

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2025-05-01T11:04:14-04:00

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In Praise of Secularists, Atheists, Agnostics, Etc…

Last updated on: May 1, 2025 at 11:04 am By Fred Stella

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Most religions take a dim view of those who are not able to conceive of a reality beyond what they can see, hear, taste or touch. That which might be labeled “metaphysical” or “supernatural” has no place in their lives. While there has been a slight uptick in acceptance by the general public, many Americans would not vote for an atheist to hold political office. Often, the reason stated is that it is believed that such a person would have... Read more

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2025-04-07T15:09:46-04:00

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Michael and Murugan: One in the Same?

Last updated on: April 7, 2025 at 3:09 pm By Fred Stella

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2025-01-30T11:05:42-05:00

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Catholic and Protestant Hindus

Last updated on: January 30, 2025 at 11:05 am By Fred Stella

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I’ve been asked more than a few times if one may be both a Christian and a Hindu. Some do identify that way, and it’s not my business to contradict how one chooses to distinguish oneself. I will say that I have a hard time understanding the concept. Can a Hindu adopt certain Christian practices? Of course. One can even see Jesus as one’s Ishtadevata. That means one’s chosen manifestation of Divinity. Yes, a Hindu could say that of all... Read more

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2024-05-24T10:35:01-04:00

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Hindu…Kinda Sorta

Last updated on: May 24, 2024 at 10:35 am By Fred Stella

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Suppose you had a new acquaintance, and you asked her to join you for some weekend activity. And say that she responds enthusiastically, as long as it works within her schedule. She tells you that she’ll be in church on Friday evening for a Novena, then back again on Saturday afternoon for Confession. And of course, Sunday there is Mass. You might at that moment say you didn’t realize she was Catholic. Naturally, she will confirm her spiritual identity. Of... Read more

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2024-03-04T00:21:44-05:00

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Thou Should Not Grieve: Mourning And The Bhagavad Gita

Last updated on: March 4, 2024 at 12:21 am By Fred Stella

Photo by Bishnu Sarangi from Pixabay Over the years I’ve been questioned about this very challenging virtue that is extolled in The Bhagavad Gita. For context, Lord Krishna is encouraging his disciple Arjuna to fight a righteous battle that he wants to avoid. The opposing side is made up of relatives whom he loved until they entered “the dark side.” Keep in mind that this army is a malevolent gang. They must be defeated for the good of the kingdom.... Read more

History and Religion

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2023-11-29T20:14:57-05:00

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The Many Incarnations of Bob Dylan

Last updated on: November 29, 2023 at 8:14 pm By Fred Stella

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Those who are not part of the dharmic traditions often are quite challenged by the concept of reincarnation. I recall how I reacted when I learned of it. Perhaps it’s just easier to conceive of oneself as perpetually existing as the person we are now, and residing in heaven with all our friends and family who were lucky enough to join you.But there are those who take rebirth multiple times while not leaving the physical body. A perfect example is... Read more

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2023-08-31T14:25:23-04:00

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Loneliness, Love and Romance in the Dharma

Last updated on: August 31, 2023 at 2:25 pm By Fred Stella

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Over the years I’ve mentored a good number of single people who have embraced the dharma as adults. This usually means leaving the tradition of their birth, family and social circles. For those who come to us already married, they either decide to make the move together, or come singly, having reached an understanding with a spouse that this is a journey which needs to be taken. Obviously, an arrangement like that requires patience and balance from both parties. But... Read more

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