Comparing religions

6. The way of attaining salvation

O: Humans have all resources in themselves for attaining liberation. One can choose the way of devotion (bhakti marga), the way of selfless living (karma marga), or the way of introspection (jnana marga).
In most cases of theistic Hinduism and devotional Buddhism, the gods (or bodhisattvas) can help humans only if they deserve it, as a result of their own efforts. Grace plays a minor role, except in a few particular cases (prapatti in Hinduism and Pure Land Buddhism).

C: Humans cannot attain salvation by their own efforts. God took the initiative and gave the only solution for salvation through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. We have to accept this grace.


16. Social involvement

O: Only detached social involvement is possible, devoid of any personal motivation (as the Bhagavad Gita requires).

C:
The root of social involvement is the command to love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12,31).

See point 5,6,7,15,16.

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