[Invictus]

If Christianity wasn't so popular you wouldn't display so much hate towards it
You'll probably call it peaceful too

It shows in history too... Christians throughout history have been nothing but hostile.

 

[NEW]

It shows in history too... Christians throughout history have been nothing but hostile.

Only the Europeans tbh

 

[Guest]

hol'up!


its been a while and i can see how its a "religion" and all but isn't Buddhism really just based on meditation? for enlightenment?

 

[sloop]

One of the smartest professors I've ever had believed in Buddhism so I think it's a viable religion tbh

 

[Invictus]

Only the Europeans tbh

Well of course since it's many variations influence Europe for thousands of years

 

[mk121]

Do you feel as if it's a positive thing for humanity? A religion we can live with? IMO the world would be better without most religions, but this one coincides with science & can develop alongside modern discoveries.

As an atheist I respect Buddhism for this and the fact that Buddhists themselves dont politicize it. Any religion that doesnt try to push itself on others is okay in my book

 

[mk121]

If Christianity wasn't so popular you wouldn't display so much hate towards it
You'll probably call it peaceful too

there are several fundemental differences between the two religions that make this statement ignorant. All of said differences surround the relationship between followers of each faith and society. Buddhists do not try to force people to live in accordance with Buddhist principles through political movements as they could care less what others do. Christians on the other hand...

 

[Secret Lovers]

I hav no problem with any religions as long as they don't fuc with me.

 

[Secret Lovers]

Religion=Bullshit tho

 

[FE]

The Buddhism ideology is great in my opinion. Could offer a middle road between theism and atheism.

 

[FE]

Religion=Bullshit tho

Truth though.

 

[Noodle]

I'm a Theravada Buddhist, raised by a Muslim mom and Catholic dad. I saw it as a great middle ground between the morals i've been taught through Abrahamic religions and humanistic beliefs (atheism).

 

[Phuck12]

I'm a Theravada Buddhist, raised by a Muslim mom and Catholic dad. I saw it as a great middle ground between the morals i've been taught through Abrahamic religions and humanistic beliefs (atheism).

Is that your personal preference..humanistic beliefs?

 

[Noodle]

Is that your personal preference..humanistic beliefs?

To an extent.
I do believe religions that incorporate the belief of God(s) sometimes put too much blame on them insteada getting off their asses and fixing things that actually, are their own faults.
But at the same time, I think to believe in no greater power than mankind is kinda ignorant, and there's times where i'd feel damn lonely and w/out hope if it weren't for the presence of something greater, that loves me, in my life.
The Shinto elements incorporated into Buddhism for that reason work great for me, you've still gotta rely on yourself to make things better, but you're given this sorta divine motivation.

 

[raver]

I just read The Dharma Bums and it was so fucking good that I feel like becoming a buddhist and climb mountains like Kerouac. Obviously it didn't really work out for him in the long run but whatevs 

 

[Phuck12]

To an extent.
I do believe religions that incorporate the belief of God(s) sometimes put too much blame on them insteada getting off their asses and fixing things that actually, are their own faults.
But at the same time, I think to believe in no greater power than mankind is kinda ignorant, and there's times where i'd feel damn lonely and w/out hope if it weren't for the presence of something greater, that loves me, in my life.
The Shinto elements incorporated into Buddhism for that reason work great for me, you've still gotta rely on yourself to make things better, but you're given this sorta divine motivation.

Valid answer, you even stated the notorious misconception of most religions and that is people expect to do nothing and things will just come with ease. When it doesn't they say " THERE IS NO GOD" of whatever belief you have. Relying on yourself to make things better is so truthful.

 

[truman]

Do you feel as if it's a positive thing for humanity? A religion we can live with? IMO the world would be better without most religions, but this one coincides with science & can develop alongside modern discoveries.

because Buddhism is not a religion. it's more of a philosophy