fascinating read; I didn't know you converted to Catholicism -- really interesting to see how your journey has unfolded over the years! I'm thinking of taking a class with Clooney next semester on Hindu and Christian conceptions of God, so perhaps i'll get some insight into this then. My own view is probably closer to the angels one. I used to read this guy back in the day and found the comparisons fascinating: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/rabbi-on-the-ganges-9781498597104/
you too sam! enjoying getting snippets of it from your substack. let me know how the class goes if you do take it! i’m very interested in his POV. i do feel that he ignores or chooses to acknowledge some fundamental differences (explained by this hindu scholar: https://www.flr-journal.org/index.php/css/article/view/4758). but it’s a fascinating topic. and i’ll take a look at that book.
fascinating read; I didn't know you converted to Catholicism -- really interesting to see how your journey has unfolded over the years! I'm thinking of taking a class with Clooney next semester on Hindu and Christian conceptions of God, so perhaps i'll get some insight into this then. My own view is probably closer to the angels one. I used to read this guy back in the day and found the comparisons fascinating: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/rabbi-on-the-ganges-9781498597104/
you too sam! enjoying getting snippets of it from your substack. let me know how the class goes if you do take it! i’m very interested in his POV. i do feel that he ignores or chooses to acknowledge some fundamental differences (explained by this hindu scholar: https://www.flr-journal.org/index.php/css/article/view/4758). but it’s a fascinating topic. and i’ll take a look at that book.