Comparison of the Jesus and Krishna Myths

[vedickings]

The Hindu Krishna Myth The Christian Jesus Myth

Krishna is the son of the Virgin Devaki.
Jesus is the son of the Virgin Mary.

Krishna's birth occurs while his foster father, Nanda, is in his native city to pay taxes to the king, King Kansa.
Jesus' birth occurs while his foster father, Joseph, is in his native city to pay taxes to the Governor.

King Kansa tried to kill Krishna by ordeing the slaughter of all males born on the same day as Krishna.
King Herod ordered the slaughter of all infants born on the same day as Jesus.
Source: St. Matthew, 2:16.

The Virgin Devaki is told by an angel, "In thy delivery, O favored among women, all nations shall have cause to rejoice."
The Virgin Mary is told by an angel, "Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. ... Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favor with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end."
Source: St. Luke 1:28-33.

The nativity of Krishna is heralded by a star.
The nativity of Jesus is heralded by a star.

Krishna is born in a cave.
The cave story is an indication of lower-class birthplace.
Jesus is born in a cave.
Source: The Apocryphal Gospel entitled Protevangelion, supposedly written by James, the brother of Jesus.
The manger story (wherein Jesus was born in a stable) is an indication of a low-class birthplace.

Krishna is visited in the cave by three wise men bearing gifts.
Jesus is visited in the stable/cave by three wise men bearing gifts. The cave was mysteriously illuminated. The cave was illuminated so brightly Joseph and Mary's midwife could not tolerate the light.
Source: The Apocryphal Gospel Protevangelion.

Nanda is warned by an angel to flee from King Kansa by crossing the Jumna River with the infant Krishna.
Joseph is warned in a dream to flee from King Herod into Egypt with the infant Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

The baby Krishna began speaking to his mother shortly after birth.
The baby Jesus began speaking to the Virgin Mary shortly after his birth, saying, "Mary, I am Jesus, the Son of God, that WORD which thou didst bring
forth according to the declaration of the Angel Gabriel to thee, and my Father hath sent me for the salvation of the world."
Source: The Apocryphal Gospel, The First Gospel of the Infancy.

Krishna performs miracles in Mathura.
Jesus performs miracles in the town of Materea in Egypt.

Krishna is the second person of the Hindu Trinity: (1) Brahma, (2) Vishnu, (3) Siva. Krishna is the incarnation of Vishnu.
Jesus is the second person of the Christian Trinity: (1) God, the Father, (2) Jesus the Son, (3) the Holy Ghost.

Krishna was crucified.
Jesus was crucified.

During the crucifixion, Krishna was wounded by an arrow.
During the crucifixion, Jesus was wounded by a spear. At noon on the
day of Krishna's crucifixion, the sun darkened. From the sixth hour to the ninth hour on the day of Jesus' crucifixion, the sun darkened.

Krishna descended into Hell.
He raised the dead.
He brought back two boys from Hell.
Jesus descended into Hell.
He raised the dead.
He brought back from Hell two boys, the sons of the high priest.
Source: The Apocryphal Gospel of Nicodemus.

http://www.bobkwebsite.com/krishnajesusmyths.html

Interesting.....

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Krishna is the son of the Virgin Devaki.
Jesus is the son of the Virgin Mary.

Did Krishna come from the Tribe of Judah and Seed of David as prophecied in our Bible. Krishna is no where close to our Biblical Jesus.

The Muslims also have their own version of Jesus and Genesis.[SIZE=+2]
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Gene 3:14 So the LORD God said to the serpent: "Because you have done this, You [are] cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall go, And you shall eat dust All the days of your life. 15 And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel."

Matthew 1:1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: 2 Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers.

Reve 5: 5 But one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals."

 

[vedickings]

Did Krishna come from the Tribe of Judah and Seed of David as prophecied in our Bible. Krishna is no where close to our Biblical Jesus.

The Muslims also have their own version of Jesus and Genesis.[SIZE=+2]
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Gene 3:14 So the LORD God said to the serpent: "Because you have done this, You [are] cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall go, And you shall eat dust All the days of your life. 15 And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel."

Matthew 1:1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: 2 Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers.

This is much like the muslim saying that Jesus was not the last prophet, muhammad is the last.

Just a thought.

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

This is much like the muslim saying that Jesus was not the last prophet, muhammad is the last.

Just a thought.

Yep. And why I am not a Muslim.

The way it looks to me so far, Jesus already "returned" to Israel and Judah, just as He promised.

The Jews are waiting on someone to come that will never come except in "spirit".

Luke 21:23 "But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people.

Ezkeiel 39:12 "For seven months the house of Israel will be burying Them, in order to Cleanse/purify the land. 13 "Indeed all the people of the land will be burying, and they will gain renown for it on the day that I am glorified," says the 'Adonay Y@hovih.

http://www.christianforums.com/t1231527-the-rapturea-fairytale.html

As the human race grows up and gains a better understanding of its environment, people settle for less colorful, more metaphorical and more adult interpretations of their holy books.

The OP is a perfect example of this.

Another example is that increasingly more people think of Hell as absence of their god, rather than an actual torture chamber under the ground!

I think the fact that people's understanding of their holy books are influenced by when and where they live undermines the credibility of religions.


MB.

 

[sefroth77]

The Hindu Krishna Myth The Christian Jesus Myth

Krishna is the son of the Virgin Devaki.
Jesus is the son of the Virgin Mary.

Krishna was not born to a virgin. His mother Devaki already had children before that. Infact Krishna appeared outside of his mother and not within the womb.

Krishna's birth occurs while his foster father, Nanda, is in his native city to pay taxes to the king, King Kansa.
Jesus' birth occurs while his foster father, Joseph, is in his native city to pay taxes to the Governor.

Wrong again, Krishna's Father's name was Vasudeva. He was alongside is wife Devaki when Krishna appeared.

King Kansa tried to kill Krishna by ordeing the slaughter of all males born on the same day as Krishna.
King Herod ordered the slaughter of all infants born on the same day as Jesus.
Source: St. Matthew, 2:16.

This i'm not sure

The Virgin Devaki is told by an angel, "In thy delivery, O favored among women, all nations shall have cause to rejoice."
The Virgin Mary is told by an angel, "Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. ... Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favor with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end."
Source: St. Luke 1:28-33.

Devaki was not a virgin and she wasn't visited by anyone except from Lord Vishnu(Almighty God)

The nativity of Krishna is heralded by a star.
The nativity of Jesus is heralded by a star.

Not True

Krishna is born in a cave.
The cave story is an indication of lower-class birthplace.
Jesus is born in a cave.
Source: The Apocryphal Gospel entitled Protevangelion, supposedly written by James, the brother of Jesus.
The manger story (wherein Jesus was born in a stable) is an indication of a low-class birthplace.

Krishna appeared outside of his mother in prison and not in a cave.

Krishna is visited in the cave by three wise men bearing gifts.
Jesus is visited in the stable/cave by three wise men bearing gifts. The cave was mysteriously illuminated. The cave was illuminated so brightly Joseph and Mary's midwife could not tolerate the light.
Source: The Apocryphal Gospel Protevangelion.

Krishna was NOT visited by any wiseman.

Nanda is warned by an angel to flee from King Kansa by crossing the Jumna River with the infant Krishna.
Joseph is warned in a dream to flee from King Herod into Egypt with the infant Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

Not True

The baby Krishna began speaking to his mother shortly after birth.
The baby Jesus began speaking to the Virgin Mary shortly after his birth, saying, "Mary, I am Jesus, the Son of God, that WORD which thou didst bring
forth according to the declaration of the Angel Gabriel to thee, and my Father hath sent me for the salvation of the world."
Source: The Apocryphal Gospel, The First Gospel of the Infancy.

Baby Krishna acted like a Baby. Lord Vishnu spoke to Devaki before manifesting Himself as BABY Krishna.

Krishna performs miracles in Mathura.
Jesus performs miracles in the town of Materea in Egypt.

yes true

Krishna is the second person of the Hindu Trinity: (1) Brahma, (2) Vishnu, (3) Siva. Krishna is the incarnation of Vishnu.
Jesus is the second person of the Christian Trinity: (1) God, the Father, (2) Jesus the Son, (3) the Holy Ghost

Krishna is the Original Personality of Godhead. He is the Formless Brahman. He is the formless God. Only Those who are able to perceive thru the formless can witness the Form.

Krishna was crucified.
Jesus was crucified.

Krishna was NOT crucified, He desire to be killed by a Hunter to fufil his own Karmic reactions from his previous Avatar known as Rama where he killed a Boy with a arrow. Eventru he is the Lord, he desire to be bounded by the Laws of Karma to set a good example.

Krishna descended into Hell.
He raised the dead.
He brought back two boys from Hell.
Jesus descended into Hell.
He raised the dead.
He brought back from Hell two boys, the sons of the high priest.
Source: The Apocryphal Gospel of Nicodemus.

Krishna did not go to hell ? He is God, how can he desecnd to Hell, He is everywhere, Heaven,Hell, everywhere and anywhere. He is almighty.

Hare Krishna

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Krishna did not go to hell ? He is God, how can he desecnd to Hell, He is everywhere, Heaven,Hell, everywhere and anywhere. He is almighty.

Hare Krishna

So Krishna is the Almighty God ? The same one that spoke to the Prophets in our Bible?

(Young) Genesis 15:17 And it cometh to pass--the sun hath gone in, and thick darkness hath been--and lo, a furnace of smoke, and a lamp/torch of fire, which hath passed over between those pieces. 18 In that day hath Jehovah cut with Abram a covenant, saying, `To thy seed I have given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Phrat,

 

[sefroth77]

So Krishna is the Almighty God ? The same one that spoke to the Prophets in our Bible?

No, The Bible is a man-made ideolgy simply because it does not contain the doctrine of Reincarnation which is a Scientific Mystery.

The Soul is a Non-Material substance which dwells within a Material Body. From boyhood, to man and old age, the Body changes, the Cells replace itself after 7years, when those cells could'nt replace itself or any of the vital organs fails, the Soul is release into another body. The Soul gets a new Body releasing itself from the Old and useless one.

As the embodied soul continuously passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. A sober person is not bewildered by such a change.(Bhagavad Gita 2.13)

The Bible is man-made because God didn't know that a serpant will come and tempt eve to eat the apple. God didn't knew from the Beginning that a Being(Satan) Created by him would challenge him in the future.

Based on all these factors, where God didn't know about future events means, the Bible is a man-made doctrine. So the Bible is NOT from Almighty God.

The Bible creates a fantasy where you live one life and after that you attain heaven and be with God, Those who don't believe it, goes to hell. Very Nice Stories indeed. Easy Salvation.

 

[Arthra]

Some of these sites are too simplistic though... and over look obvious things about the legend of Krishna..

King Kamsa was only interested in the male children of one couple as a threat to his rule.

There were miraculous things about the birth of Krishna as he was supposed to be transferred for another child so the virgin idea doesn't really compare.

Also Krishna wasn't crucified he was mistakenly shot in the heel by a hunter... Some of these parallels are not very deep.

- Art

 

[arunma]

Did Krishna come from the Tribe of Judah and Seed of David as prophecied in our Bible. Krishna is no where close to our Biblical Jesus.

Perhaps this is because Krishna is a false god and a demon, whereas our Lord Jesus is the Son of God.

 

[Arthra]

Seforth wrote:

The Bible is man-made because God didn't know that a serpant will come and tempt eve to eat the apple. God didn't knew from the Beginning that a Being(Satan) Created by him would challenge him in the future.

My comment:

I think you need to consider the Eden story as an allegory that is rich in ancient symbol.. Eating the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden can be seen as a developement in man's consciousness.. So don''t be too quick to adopt a literalist view on this is my suggestion.


Arunma wrote:

Perhaps this is because Krishna is a false god and a demon, whereas our Lord Jesus is the Son of God.

Comment:

I wouldn't agree that Krishna is a "false god" or a "demon" He has many aspects that are far more salutory such as trying to make peace between the warring parties of the Pandavas and the Kurus you'll recall.

And of course there are legends about Krishna that hold rich significances just as there are spiritual treasures in found in the Bible.

- Art

 

[logan760]

wiki has a short article on Krishna that is more close to beliefs I grew up with. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna

 

[arunma]

Comment:

I wouldn't agree that Krishna is a "false god" or a "demon" He has many aspects that are far more salutory such as trying to make peace between the warring parties of the Pandavas and the Kurus you'll recall.

And of course there are legends about Krishna that hold rich significances just as there are spiritual treasures in found in the Bible.

Actually, Krishna gave the Kauravas control of his entire army, so as to enable the war. But alas, if Krishna is a god, then it is senseless to question his ways. The underlying issue here is that Christians do not recognize Krishna as a god. The Bible says that the gods of the Gentiles are demons, which is why I made the statement that you alluded to.

Now as to the other pertinent issue here, this is the latest in a long line of "Jesus is Krishna" threads. I have never seen any truthful evidence regarding this claim, and am quite dismayed by the fact that some Hindus create lies in order to prove this point (such as the claim that Krishna was crucified, when in fact he died by being shot with an arrow). It seems more likely to me that Hindus propose these theories in order to cast doubt on Christianity, and ultimately to use misinformation to dissuade their fellow Hindus from becoming Christians. In my experience, most anti-Christian polemics are not intended to eliminate Christianity as a viable religion, but to weaken it to a sufficient extent that our belief in the condemnation of unbelievers (better known as "hell") will seem less credible.

Therefore, it seems to me that these threads have a twofold purpose: to make Christians believe that there are multiple paths to God, so that we will not share the Gospel with Hindus, and to convince Hindus that they need not become Christians in order to reach union with God.

 

[Arthra]

Arunma wrote:

Actually, Krishna gave the Kauravas control of his entire army, so as to enable the war.

My commnet:

Sri Krishna pleaded with the court of Duryodhana to avert the war but was rediculed and Arjuna was given a choice of having the Sri Krishna by his side as an unarmed charioteer or Krishna's Yadava army and he chose to have Sri Krishna.

The Yadavas fought in Duryodhana's army. Any way I'd suggest anyone who is interested can consult the Mahabharata the great epic.

That wiki site is

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna

not a bad article.

- Art

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Now as to the other pertinent issue here, this is the latest in a long line of "Jesus is Krishna" threads. I have never seen any truthful evidence regarding this claim, and am quite dismayed by the fact that some Hindus create lies in order to prove this point (such as the claim that Krishna was crucified, when in fact he died by being shot with an arrow). It seems more likely to me that Hindus propose these theories in order to cast doubt on Christianity, and ultimately to use misinformation to dissuade their fellow Hindus from becoming Christians. In my experience, most anti-Christian polemics are not intended to eliminate Christianity as a viable religion, but to weaken it to a sufficient extent that our belief in the condemnation of unbelievers (better known as "hell") will seem less credible.

The Atheists tend to do the same thing on the Apologetics board and sometimes they get results [causing doubt].
Unless one is very strong in the Faith of Jesus, I recommend those newer christians not even come to these kinds of boards. Just my humble opinion.

Nahum 3:2 The sound of a Whip, And the sound of the rattling of a wheel, And of a prancing horse, and of a bounding chariot, Of a horseman mounting.

Revelation 18:8 because of this, in one day, shall come her Scourges/Stripes [#4127], death, and sorrow, and famine; and in fire she shall be utterly burned, because strong [is] the Lord God who is judging her;

 

[sefroth77]

Perhaps this is because Krishna is a false god and a demon, whereas our Lord Jesus is the Son of God.

I think you should respect other faiths who worship a particular divine being, by insulting Krishna as a Demon is too much. You are hurting some people here who revered Krishna as God. Thru i agree that the Gospels is man-made i did not insult Jesus in any other way.

The Real Demon is a person who hurts other people feelings.

Since you said Krishna is a Demon, Lets see what Krishna has to say.

: “I am in everyone's heart as the Supersoul. As soon as one desires to worship some demigod, I make his faith steady so that he can devote himself to that particular deity.” (Bhagavad-Gita, 7:21).

A God who respect people's mind who desire to worship other deities. This you can never find it in the Gospels.


A person is considered still further advanced when he regards honest well-wishers, affectionate benefactors, the neutral mediators, the envious, friends and enemies, the pious and the sinners all with an equal mind.” (Bhagavad-Gita, 6:9).

Even the Enemies are respected and to be treated equally. If everyone has this kind of mind the whole world will be at peace.


, “He is a perfect yogi who, by comparison to his own self, sees the true equality of all beings, in both their happiness and their distress, O Arjuna!” (Bhagavad-Gita, 6:32).

Equality in all beings.


Bhagavad Gita says BG 9.29: I envy no one, nor am I partial to anyone. I am equal to all. But whoever renders service unto Me in devotion is a friend, is in Me, and I am also a friend to him.

A True Loving God.





The Defintaion for Demon is a : an evil spirit b : a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin.


Krishna does not fit to the above defination.



Please Show some respect by not insulting Krishna. You can say the Gita is man-made or whatever but do not insult, Thanks

God bless You

 

[arunma]

I think you should respect other faiths who worship a particular divine being, by insulting Krishna as a Demon is too much. You are hurting some people here who revered Krishna as God. Thru i agree that the Gospels is man-made i did not insult Jesus in any other way.

You insult Jesus by comparing him to what we consider to be a false god. I am sorry if you feel insulted, but I don't mean to insult you when I say that Krishna is a demon. I genuinely believe that this is so, because this is what the Bible says about gods such as Krishna.

A God who respect people's mind who desire to worship other deities. This you can never find it in the Gospels.

No, you cannot find this. I respect your right to worship false gods, but God himself does not. If ever there was anyone who has the right to dictate what you ought to believe, it is God. I will not abridge your right to worship whatever you wish, but it would be senseless to expect God to do this.

The Defintaion for Demon is a : an evil spirit b : a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin.


Krishna does not fit to the above defination.

This is what the Bible says about demons:

What do I imply then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, I imply that what pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. (1 Corinthians 10:19-21)
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Krishna does fit this definition of a demon, as indeed Hindus do offer their sacrifices to idols.

Please Show some respect by not insulting Krishna. You can say the Gita is man-made or whatever but do not insult, Thanks

Sefroth, I genuinely don't wish to insult you. But what you are saying is that you find the statements of the Bible to be insulting. If you can recommend a way that I could communicate these Biblical truths without insulting you, then I would certainly be open to your suggestions.

 

[Arthra]

I think there are some areas of comparison between the Bhakti-devotional elements in the Bhagavad Gita and the Gospel of John particularly the fourteenth through the nineteenth chapters... There are similarities also I think between some of the Christian mystics and the sages and devotees of India...one can build on another and well known Hindus have known this for some time..like Sri Ramakrisha and Gandhiji...

- Art

 

[arunma]

I think there are some areas of comparison between the Bhakti-devotional elements in the Bhagavad Gita and the Gospel of John particularly the fourteenth through the nineteenth chapters... There are similarities also I think between some of the Christian mystics and the sages and devotees of India...one can build on another and well known Hindus have known this for some time..like Sri Ramakrisha and Gandhiji...

Arthra, I understand that your belief system allows for this melding of religious practices. But I think we can agree that any Christian mystic who adheres to orthodox Christian doctrines would never worship a false Hindu god.

 

[sefroth77]

You insult Jesus by comparing him to what we consider to be a false god. I am sorry if you feel insulted, but I don't mean to insult you when I say that Krishna is a demon. I genuinely believe that this is so, because this is what the Bible says about gods such as Krishna.

Did i compare Jesus to Krishna is my earlier post. ? Pls read. Jesus is Not Krishna. Jesus have nothing to do with Krishna.

Did the Bible say Krishna is a Demon ?? How can you just judge like this ? Krishna is Almighty God not Just a God. The Gospels is a man-made ideolgy and i'm suprised that people like you can actually believe in such fairy-tales.

No, you cannot find this. I respect your right to worship false gods, but God himself does not. If ever there was anyone who has the right to dictate what you ought to believe, it is God. I will not abridge your right to worship whatever you wish, but it would be senseless to expect God to do this.

So you are talking on behalf of God ? Give me your defination of God...What is he,who is he, and where is he. Does he possess a form ? how does he looks like ? Do you have any of these knowleage ?

How can you believe in a God who don't even know that a serpant will come and tempt Eve to eat the Apple.

How can you believe in a God where he don't even know that Satan created by Him would propagate Evil on this earth. God indirectly Created Evil thru Satan.

All these are from your Gospels.

This is what the Bible says about demons:

What do I imply then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, I imply that what pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. (1 Corinthians 10:19-21)​

Krishna does fit this definition of a demon, as indeed Hindus do offer their sacrifices to idols.

I offer a Leaf a fruit and a Water to Krishna, Is this Demonic ?? You can chop and eat all kind of animals,Pigs,lambs,cows etc, while i being a Full Vegetarian is considered Demonic ?? Praying to a Demon and sustaining on a Vegetarian Diet .

If this is considered Demonic by the Gospels, than it is a man-made ideolgy.

The Defintaion for Demon is a : an evil spirit b : a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin.

The above is common-sense, By Offering Food to deities inorder to eat the remenants considered to be demonic than the Gospels itself is a Demonic Scriptures which has a God who is upset and jealous when people worship other Gods.

“I am in everyone's heart as the Supersoul. As soon as one desires to worship some demigod, I make his faith steady so that he can devote himself to that particular deity.” (Bhagavad-Gita, 7:21).

This is Almighty God, who is not at all upset when people worship other Gods. Whats there to be upset, when he know the past, present and future of all beings.

Sefroth, I genuinely don't wish to insult you. But what you are saying is that you find the statements of the Bible to be insulting. If you can recommend a way that I could communicate these Biblical truths without insulting you, then I would certainly be open to your suggestions.

Try not to use the word demons. its insulting. I can tolerate false Gods,but not demons. You have insulted and hurt many Hindus here, The fact that your scriptures is teaching you how to hurt others in the capacity of the mind, only proves that the defination of Demon is found in your scriptures and not otherwise.

The Defintaion for Demon is a : an evil spirit b : a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin.


So the Gospels is causing distress and harm towards the minds of people who belong to other faiths. This only prove that the Gospels don't posses Godly qualites to be fit to be called a divine scripture.

 

[Arthra]

I think it is not the "Gospels" themselves that are causing distress and harm but followers who can do this...just as some Hindus can do things to others.

Ramakrishna acknowledged Jesus:

He sees a radiant person with a long beard, and also a God-man of remarkable beauty and a very fair complexion. Thereupon, from the depth of pure heart of Sri Ramakrishna come out the words, 'Jesus Christ! The great Yogi, the loving Son of God... !'

From Gandhi:

"The New Testament, however, “produced a different impression, especially the Sermon on the Mount which went straight to my heart.” This first impression proved to be his last also. In years to come, he continued to identify “true Christianity” with the Sermon on the Mount and exclude everything else in Christian theology to the chagrin of Christian missionaries who could neither disown the Sermon nor stop at it. “My young mind,” continues Gandhiji, “tried to unify the teaching of the Gita, The Light of Asia and the Sermon on the Mount. That renunciation was the highest form of religion appealed to me greatly..."

Gandhi also read and was also influenced by Leo Tolstoy who wrote about Christian principles of non-violence.

- Art