Saturday, September 09, 2006

Jainism & Anabaptism - An Analogy!

For some of you who haven't heard about Amish communities, wikipedia has a reasonably well written page on them. They are primarily found in US and Ontario, Canada!


Jainism & Anabaptism

A high view of the Kalpasutra/Bible


Jainism & Anabaptism

Emphasis on "Moksha" (Jesus) as a center of religion.


Jainism & Anabaptism

Importance of discipleship

Jainism & Anabaptism


Insistence on a "sangh"/"church" without classes or divisions

Jainism & Anabaptism

Moksha/separation from the world

Jainism & Anabaptism

A commitment to the way of peace


Jainism & Anabaptism

Religion and Recreation are tightly coupled

Jainism & Anabaptism

Restriction on the use of automobiles and technology