Merry, the runaway daughter in Roth's American Pastoral, becomes a strict Jain after she bombs a postoffice inadvertently killing someone, to protest the Vietnam War.
I presume that a prohibition on harm also applies to risks of harm. But every action risks harm. Even inaction risks harm. And so it seems that their idea of a good life is one that never comes into being.
This is fascinating, thank you. I’m very interested in mystical Christian theology, but also enjoy learning about other faiths. Sometimes I feel like theology can get in my way. The simpler I can keep things, the better, but I’m always drawn to reading and learning more. Like most spiritual things for me, it’s a paradox.
Good to learn more about this religion.
Merry, the runaway daughter in Roth's American Pastoral, becomes a strict Jain after she bombs a postoffice inadvertently killing someone, to protest the Vietnam War.
I presume that a prohibition on harm also applies to risks of harm. But every action risks harm. Even inaction risks harm. And so it seems that their idea of a good life is one that never comes into being.
This is fascinating, thank you. I’m very interested in mystical Christian theology, but also enjoy learning about other faiths. Sometimes I feel like theology can get in my way. The simpler I can keep things, the better, but I’m always drawn to reading and learning more. Like most spiritual things for me, it’s a paradox.