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  • Why is Jainism indoctrinating our children? Why is radical Jainism making everyone naked? Why is Jainism extremism promoting we all comit suicide? Why haven't jains disavowed the Muslim brotherhood?
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    Why is Jainism indoctrinating our children? Why is radical Jainism making everyone naked? Why is Jainism extremism promoting we all comit suicide? Why haven't jains disavowed the Muslim brotherhood?

    2 hrs ago 8

    Answer

    Jain Dharma does not teach indoctrination, extremism, forced nudity, suicide, or support for any political organization.

    Your questions seem to combine several misunderstandings. In Jain tradition:

    • Children are taught values such as non-violence, truthfulness, compassion, self-control, and respect for all living beings.
    • Nudity is not expected from ordinary Jains. It is associated only with some highly renounced Digambar Jain monks, as a symbol of complete non-possession.
    • Suicide is not promoted in Jain Dharma. Jainism strongly teaches reverence for life and non-violence.
    • Jainism has no doctrinal connection with the Muslim Brotherhood or any such political movement.

    Explanation

    Jainism is centered on Ahimsa, meaning non-violence in thought, speech, and action. It asks people to reduce harm, anger, greed, attachment, and hatred.

    Regarding children, Jain families and communities usually teach religious values, prayers, stories of Tirthankars, compassion toward animals, vegetarianism, forgiveness, and self-discipline. This is religious education, not coercive extremism.

    Regarding nudity, Jain society has both householders and ascetics. Ordinary Jains wear normal clothing. Among Digambar monks, not wearing clothes represents total renunciation of possessions. This is a strict monastic practice, not a rule for everyone.

    Regarding death, Jainism does not promote suicide. The practice sometimes misunderstood as suicide is Sallekhana or Santhara. In Jain tradition, it is not an act of despair, violence, or self-harm. It is a rare, disciplined spiritual vow undertaken near the natural end of life, with detachment, forgiveness, and equanimity. It is not for ordinary distress, depression, or escape from life.

    Spiritual Understanding

    Jain Dharma teaches:

    • Do not harm others.
    • Do not hate people of any religion.
    • Do not force beliefs on others.
    • Control passions like anger, pride, deceit, and greed.
    • Live with compassion, restraint, and responsibility.

    These principles are the opposite of extremism.

    Takeaway

    Jainism is a path of non-violence, self-discipline, compassion, and liberation of the soul. It does not advocate forced practices, political extremism, or hatred toward any community.

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