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Shrimad Bhagavad-Gita

(Sanatan-Dharma – The Eternal Religion)

Holy Bible

(Christianity)

Al-Quran

(Islam)

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The​​ Bhagavad-Gita divides humanity into four classes, based on the qualities developed and work performed by a person. Not based on birth or religion.​​ 

Brahmin - Priestly Class

Ksatriya - Administrative Class

Vaisya  ​​ ​​​​ - Business Class

Sudra  ​​ ​​ ​​​​ - Laborer Class

The Bible divides humanity into two castes, based on the religion a person is born into.

Believers of Jesus (High Caste) - Christians

Unbelievers (Low Caste) – Non-Christians

Al-Quran divides humanity into two castes, based on the religion a​​ person is born into.

Believers of Allah (High Caste) – Muslims

Unbelievers (Low Caste) – Non-Muslims

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All individuals from the four classes have an equal opportunity to progress in spirituality. So, whether it is a Brahmin conducting Deity worship or​​ a Sudra cleaning the floor of a temple, both are equally valuable in their service to God.

Based on the Bible, the non-Christians are condemned or destined for hell, regardless of their righteous actions. However, if a non-Christian decides to convert, they will be saved from hell.​​ 

This implies that people like Mahatma Gandhi, who promoted peace and non-violence, has gone to hell since he was not a Christian. While Christians who do not live a righteous life will go to heaven. Also, the God of the Bible​​ intentionally creates non-Christians so that they will eternally suffer in hell, because most of the non-Christians will not convert. Can such a God be called just, merciful, and loving?

Based on Al-Quran, the non-Muslims are sent to the hell fire, regardless of their righteous actions. However, if a non-Muslim decides to convert, they will be saved from the hell fire.​​ 

This implies that people like Mahatma Gandhi, who promoted peace, non-violence, and supported the Muslims, has gone to hell since he​​ was not a Muslim. While Muslims who do not live a righteous life will go to heaven. Also, the God of the Quran intentionally creates non-Muslims so that they will eternally suffer in the hell fire, because most of the non-Muslims will not convert. Can such​​ a God be called just, merciful, and loving?

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No matter what class one belongs to, everyone has the potential to attain love of God and achieve liberation.​​ 

Eventually every soul goes back to Vaikuntha, the spiritual world, where they will eternally live a blissful life in a spiritual body. This wonderful destination is made possible by the boundless mercy and love of Lord Krishna, as every soul is an inseparable part of Him.

Based on the Bible, only the Christians can go to the Kingdom of God or​​ heaven. The non-Christians are sent to hell eternally.

Before 2,000 years ago, there was no possibility of following Jesus and Christianity, because it did not exist. So, did the billions who lived before 2,000 years ago, all went to hell through no fault​​ of their own? And what about all those who live beyond this planet?

It is cruel to create people and demand them to follow a particular religion otherwise torture them for eternity. Such a creator cannot be called all-knowing, loving, and merciful.

Based on the Quran, only the Muslims can go to heaven. The non-Muslims are sent to the hell fire eternally.

Before 1,400 years ago, there was no possibility of following Islam,​​ because it did not exist. So, did the billions who lived before 1,400 years ago, all went to the hell fire through no fault of their own? And what about all those who live beyond this planet?

Based on logic, sin means hurting people or animals. Sin to the God of the Quran is disbelieving in him.​​ Would a true God who is self-sufficient and unlimited be so desperate to be known and worshiped?​​ 

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Scriptural References:

Sanskrit:

“cātur-varṇyaṁ mayā sṛṣṭaṁ
guṇa-karma-vibhāgaśaḥ…” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 4.13)

English:

The four divisions of human society are created by Me, and the division is based on quality and work.

“If one shows the symptoms of being a brahmaṇa, ksatriya, vaisya or sudra, as​​ described above, even if he has appeared in a different class, he should be accepted according to those symptoms of classification” (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 7.11.35)

“If one was born in a brahmana family and has acquired the brahminical qualifications, he is to be accepted as a brahmana; otherwise, he should be considered a brahma-bandhu [not a brahmana]. Similarly, if a sudra acquires the qualities of a brahmana, although he was born in a sudra family, he is not a sudra; because he has developed the qualities​​ of a brahmana, he should be accepted as a brahmana…” (Purport by Swami Srila Prabhupada, Shrimad-Bhagavatam 7.11.35)

“Brahmaṇas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras are distinguished by the qualities born of their own natures in accordance with the​​ material modes, O chastiser of the enemy.

Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, purity, tolerance, honesty, knowledge, wisdom and religiousness – these are the natural qualities by which the brahmaṇas work.

Heroism, power, determination, resourcefulness, courage in battle, generosity and leadership are the natural qualities of work for the ksatriyas.

Farming, cow protection and business are the natural work for the vaisyas, and for the sudras there are labor and service to others.

By following his qualities of work, every man can become perfect. Now please hear from Me how this can be done.

By worship of the Lord, who is the source of all beings and who is all-pervading, a man can​​ attain perfection through performing his own work.”

(Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 18.41-46)

It is very clearly stated by Lord Krishna in 18.45, that every man can become perfect by performing work that is based on his qualities or abilities.

The purpose of the varna system (Vedic class system) is not to make people low or high, but to ensure efficient functioning of society by assigning people for roles based on their qualifications and abilities.​​ 

Every organization in the world uses the Vedic class system to fill their positions. People are assigned to a position based on​​ their qualifications and abilities.

New Testament

“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” (Mark 16.16)

“Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands​​ condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” (John 3.18)

“He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” (John 3.36)

“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” (Mathew 12.30)

“Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” (Matthew 25.46)

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10.9)

Old Testament

“Whoever sacrifices to any god other than the Lord must be destroyed.” (Exodus 22.20)

“All who would not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, were to​​ be put to death, whether small or great, man or woman.” (2 Chronicles 15.13)

“Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6.14)

“However, in the cities of the nations the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, do not leave alive anything that breathes. 17 Completely destroy[a] them—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites—as the Lord your God has commanded you. 18 Otherwise, they will teach you to follow all the detestable things they do in worshiping their gods, and you will sin against the Lord your God.” (Deuteronomy 20. 16-18)

“And if any believe not in Allah and His Messenger, We have​​ prepared, for those who reject Allah, a Blazing Fire!” (Yusuf Ali Translation, Al-Quran 48.13)

“They who disbelieve and deny our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) are those who will be the dwellers of the Hell-fire.” (Hilali & Khan Translation, Al-Quran 5.10)

“The Muslims are brothers to each other, therefore make peace between your two brothers and fear Allah, so that you may gain mercy. (The entire Muslim nation is a single brotherhood, without any distinction for caste, creed or colour.)”​​ (Amhad Khan Translation, Al-Quran 49.10)

“God will reward the righteously striving believers through His favor. He does not love the unbelievers.” (Muhammad Sarwar Translation, Al-Quran 30.45)

“And fight them until there is no​​ more Fitnah (disbelief and polytheism: i.e. worshipping others besides Allah) and the religion (worship) will all be for Allah Alone [in the whole of the world]. But if they cease (worshipping others besides Allah), then certainly, Allah is All-Seer of what they do.” (Hilali & Khan Translation, Al-Quran 8.39)

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Gabriel said to me, 'Whoever amongst your followers die without having worshipped others besides Allah, will enter Paradise (or will not enter the (Hell) Fire)." The Prophet (ﷺ)​​ asked. "Even if he has committed illegal sexual intercourse or theft?" He replied, "Even then." (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 3222)

"Allah’s Apostle said, ‘Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise, and whoever disobeys me is the one who refuses (to enter it).’” (Sahih al-Bukhari 7280) ​​