buddhism~

[Phoenix]

but in christianity, isn't it true that after a certain amount of time in heaven or hell, you get reborn or something? >~> idk much about that. but that's what i hear.

Short version? No. Long version? Ahahaha, balls no.

Say what you like, I still stay true to what I practice. Your petty opinion doesn't matter to me nor does your one track way of thinking.

Then how are you different from the regular Christian, or Muslim =/?

[Aqua.]

i like the muslim religion too though! D:

it seems fuun but tiresome, cuz my friend asha or w/e said they have to like kneel and sit and all that stuff a lot. but it's not that different then buddhism then. since for that you literally have to sit/kneel for hours. i know this from experience. >~>

[Prajna]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Short version? No. Long version? Ahahaha, balls no.



Then how are you different from the regular Christian, or Muslim =/?

I'm not saying I'm different even though all religions have their own unique histories, beliefs, and virtues. I'm actually a polytheist, so I have faith in Christianity and Buddhism. I believe one should do whatever makes him or her happy in life. Call it "Buddhist crap" if you'd like but I was confident to come to this thread and discuss it's history and beliefs rather than debate why it is a good religion. To answer that question: Because I see that it is.

[Phoenix]

I'm not saying I'm different even though all religions have their own unique histories, beliefs, and virtues. I'm actually a polytheist, so I have faith in Christianity and Buddhism. I believe one should do whatever makes him or her happy in life. Call it "Buddhist crap" if you'd like but I was confident to come to this thread and discuss it's history and beliefs rather than debate why it is a good religion. To answer that question: Because I see that it is.

Hey, believe what you want to believe, it's your right. I do think, however, it's a bit silly to post about something and not expect it to be discussed from both sides.

Relatedly, I said nothing of whether it's good or bad. However, if you say others have "one-track thinking" and call their opinions "petty", you're no different from your regular person with religious upbringing that reacts badly whenever its religion is placed in a negative light.

it seems fuun but tiresome, cuz my friend asha or w/e said they have to like kneel and sit and all that stuff a lot. but it's not that different then buddhism then. since for that you literally have to sit/kneel for hours. i know this from experience. >~>

Eh. Islam, Christianity and Judaism are similar.

[Prajna]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Hey, believe what you want to believe, it's your right. I do think, however, it's a bit silly to post about something and not expect it to be discussed from both sides.

Relatedly, I said nothing of whether it's good or bad. However, if you say others have "one-track thinking" and call their opinions "petty", you're no different from your regular person with religious upbringing that reacts badly whenever its religion is placed in a negative light.



Eh. Islam, Christianity and Judaism are similar.

My point is Phoenix, I accept all people of all religious sects. I guess maybe if there was only one religion that everyone agreed on then maybe we wouldn't be having this debate. ^^

[Aqua.]

Originally Posted by Prajna

My point is Phoenix, I accept all people of all religious sects. I guess maybe if there was only one religion that everyone agreed on then maybe we wouldn't be having this debate. ^^

i don't think he was NOT accepting people of the buddhist religion, he's criticizing the religion in general, not the people who follow it.


i think... w/e.

lol point place.

[Phoenix]

My point is Phoenix, I accept all people of all religious sects. I guess maybe if there was only one religion that everyone agreed on then maybe we wouldn't be having this debate. ^^

An entire society having 1 religion? It's happened several times. It always ends in tragedy. Be grateful we can debate =/

i don't think he was NOT accepting people of the buddhist religion, he's criticizing the religion in general, not the people who follow it.

Not even that. I'm criticizing people's reaction whenever their beliefs are placed in a negative light.

[Bangkok Superpussy]

Originally Posted by Prajna

My point is Phoenix, I accept all people of all religious sects. I guess maybe if there was only one religion that everyone agreed on then maybe we wouldn't be having this debate. ^^

Why do you feel it necessary to accept and thereby validate everybody's beliefs indiscriminately, even when they perpetuate and encourage suffering under the false pretense of ending it?

Originally Posted by Cinollex

Oh wow. Asperger's Syndrome and Buddhism.

How did I last this long.

Darwin and I agree that you should be dead.

Calm down, sweetie. I'm kidding.

[Aqua.]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Not even that. I'm criticizing people's reaction whenever their beliefs are placed in a negative light.

ooooh ok! sorry i didn't read an of you and that one kid's posts, i just read the last one he posted i think...

[Ventux]

Originally Posted by Prajna

I was under the impression that there was not to be any religious bashing.

There is a significant difference between outright bashing and criticism. We have stated valid objections about Buddhism. Please don't go the low route and try to demonize us for being honest. As far as I am aware, this is the Discussion forum, not Fanclubs.
Being rational =/= being close-minded. It's the exact opposite, in fact.

I'm actually a polytheist

Do you worship the Buddha? If not, you're a monotheist. Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods, and the Bible states pretty clearly that God doesn't like that.

[Reflection]

The Buddha doesn't ask for worship. He rejects that idea.

[Ventux]

Originally Posted by Reflection

The Buddha doesn't ask for worship. He rejects that idea.

And yet many still worship him like any other deity. Funny how things work out.

[Aqua.]

Originally Posted by Ventux

And yet many still worship him like any other deity. Funny how things work out.

because they are thankful for him?! his ideas.... that is what they're thankful for.

w/ christianity, someone said jesus sacrificed his life for all of us. and it states people should worship him every mother fucking day. buddha didn't ask for it, yet people do it anyways.

god/jesus asked for it, yet most people are too lazy to do it.


lol.

[Reflection]

Originally Posted by Ventux

And yet many still worship him like any other deity. Funny how things work out.

Yes, let's all criticize religion based on it's followers.

[Aqua.]

Originally Posted by Reflection

Yes, let's all criticize religion based on it's followers.

but ppl criticize death note based on it's fangirls going "ERU KAWAII DESUU!!! MISAMISA TO ERUU CHAAAAN.RAITO KUUUN SEKUSHI!! wwwww"
rg