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I didn't know Buddha was a god. That's interesting. Here's something else that's interesting:
That's from The religion of Buddhism
As for the rest, this isn't about what I know about anything, I expressed myself on the subject at hand in the OP and I'm wanting to hear others views about fearing God, not very special kinds of human beings. If you think it's an important topic maybe you should start a thread about it instead of continuing to try to derail this 1.
Like I said, you'd rather argue Buddhism with a Buddhist, find another Buddhist to do it with lol. I wouldn't dream of debating bible teachings with a Jew or a Christian because I have too much respect for people who practice those faiths.
That's what I mean about your lack of respect. It's one sided only.
You can find whatever links you wish to, but I am offering a point of view as a person practicing in a specific tradition of Buddhism, one that looks for ways to connect with others--rather than descend into sectarianism--which always leads to war.
I have offered a way to find common ground--you reject it. That's fine. It's your choice. I'm suggesting you look at what God is in the most expansive way possible. When that happens, concepts about God (which are not God) labels and names fall away and all that remains is resting in equipoise in the present moment, 24/7. It's a possibility when you think outside narrow sectarianism.
Sectarianism, fundamentalism, the kind of Christianity you practice as a Baptis, all have their place, and are useful. I respect your choice.
I assert my interest in theological and religious discussions, and I will participate to the best of my ability in these discussions. I'm looking for common ground. Buddhist teachings say that Buddha is always present--but rarely seen and in every being. Christians say all are God's children. I hear common ground in those statements. Do you miss it?
If you'd rather not consider my comments or questions, it's your choice. I'm also communicating with other members.
It's extremely disrespectful of others to ask them questions and then provide your own argumentative answer which has nothing to do with the teachings I've recieved and practiced. If you want to be respected, learn to be respectful.
Buddha refers to two things--a state of consciousness or being--(is God not called Being?) and the historical figure who had realization of that state and who taught the path leading to it's moment to moment experience. The historical Buddha was indeed a special being, like Jesus is to you, and Mohammed is to Muslims.
WTF are you talking about?
You said Buddha is a god, so is Buddaha a god or not?
It is not disrespectful to provide an opinion, it's common message board etiquette.
What is the way you tried to find common ground?
Oh, excuse me folks!!!! I forgot that this is the thread I'm not supposed to post in.
It's totally lame that kalam and others are using the same old tired argument that their religion isn't violent, that it's a small group of hard core militants, that most people aren't like that...
Why is that lame when it's true?
http://www.muslimwestfacts.com/mwf/File/109477/Mainstream_Extremist_Views.pdf
Don't let factual data get in the way of your preconceptions, though. By all means, continue your pitiful attempts to degrade my religious beliefs without having actually read the Qur'an. You'll have much better luck among the "everything my holy book says is literally correct" crowd, but you do what you want.
Yes, it is irrational. It also does little to increase tolerance and understanding of the ways we differ and are similar in our beliefs.
It's totally lame that kalam and others are using the same old tired argument that their religion isn't violent, that it's a small group of hard core militants, that most people aren't like that...
Why is that lame when it's true?
http://www.muslimwestfacts.com/mwf/File/109477/Mainstream_Extremist_Views.pdf
Don't let factual data get in the way of your preconceptions, though. By all means, continue your pitiful attempts to degrade my religious beliefs without having actually read the Qur'an. You'll have much better luck among the "everything my holy book says is literally correct" crowd, but you do what you want.
There is no god therefore this thread does not exist.
It's totally lame that kalam and others are using the same old tired argument that their religion isn't violent, that it's a small group of hard core militants, that most people aren't like that...
Why is that lame when it's true?
http://www.muslimwestfacts.com/mwf/File/109477/Mainstream_Extremist_Views.pdf
Don't let factual data get in the way of your preconceptions, though. By all means, continue your pitiful attempts to degrade my religious beliefs without having actually read the Qur'an. You'll have much better luck among the "everything my holy book says is literally correct" crowd, but you do what you want.
If it were truly a primarily peaceful religion, the peaceniks would have the advantage of numbers, and instead of pissing and moaning about being unfairly targeted by the people your nuts are slaughtering, you would take care of the issue yourselves.
But you don't. You instead support them, financially, emotionally, and geographically.
Besides which, all one has to do is look at the Koran to know it's not a peaceful religion. It's the religion of "Lying to your face if it gets you what you want".
Great religion.
No, that's your opinion of the purpose of religion.
Not mine.
My motive in pointing fingers is to halt a religion which is also a political machine, whose sole objective is to take over the world, and to either convert or kill all those who don't fall in.
No, the purpose of my religion is NOT to be less harmful, whatever the hell that means. The purpose of my faith is to praise God. And nowhere in my Bible does it tell CHristians to hunt down non-Christians and kill them. Nowhere in my bible does it tell us that it's okay to lie if it furthers the cause.
No, Christians are not a world domination denomination, what utter nonsense. If they were, the missionaries all over the world who suffer and die at the hands of Muslims would be fighting back, building stockades, shipping in weapons and blowing up cafes and trains, like the Muslims do.
You're sorely lacking on anything even approaching rationality on this (and anything else). You have created your own world. Go live in it. Let the grown ups deal with the really important stuff.
And btw, every one of your posts is filled with hateful (and amazingly ignorant) rhetoric. You're as relentlessly stupid as Bobo and the others who think that just saying something makes it so, if it's you saying it.
You're wrong, and foolish.
No, the purpose of my religion is NOT to be less harmful, whatever the hell that means. The purpose of my faith is to praise God. And nowhere in my Bible does it tell CHristians to hunt down non-Christians and kill them. Nowhere in my bible does it tell us that it's okay to lie if it furthers the cause.
No, Christians are not a world domination denomination, what utter nonsense. If they were, the missionaries all over the world who suffer and die at the hands of Muslims would be fighting back, building stockades, shipping in weapons and blowing up cafes and trains, like the Muslims do.
You're sorely lacking on anything even approaching rationality on this (and anything else). You have created your own world. Go live in it. Let the grown ups deal with the really important stuff.
1. Doesn't Christ say love one another?
2. Praising God, doesn't that mean praising qualities of compassion and love? Wouldn't that also mean finding common ground, and finding the loving heart that exists in people of other religions--like Muslims. Wouldn't it mean praising goodness and looking for evidence of goodness everywhere?
3. Why do Christians establish missions if not to convert others. Isn't the goal to have every human being on earth be a Christian, or to bow in obedience to Christian dogma?
4. We all co-create our world together. Right now, we have co-created religious wars between Jews and Muslims. We have an equal responsibility to create peace in our world. Let's do that. Criticising an entire religion doesn't make peace. Having continual tantrums and continually using putdowns is not very grown up. I can't think of anything more grown up then peace making.
Why is that lame when it's true?
http://www.muslimwestfacts.com/mwf/File/109477/Mainstream_Extremist_Views.pdf
Don't let factual data get in the way of your preconceptions, though. By all means, continue your pitiful attempts to degrade my religious beliefs without having actually read the Qur'an. You'll have much better luck among the "everything my holy book says is literally correct" crowd, but you do what you want.
If it were truly a primarily peaceful religion, the peaceniks would have the advantage of numbers, and instead of pissing and moaning about being unfairly targeted by the people your nuts are slaughtering, you would take care of the issue yourselves.
But you don't. You instead support them, financially, emotionally, and geographically.
Besides which, all one has to do is look at the Koran to know it's not a peaceful religion. It's the religion of "Lying to your face if it gets you what you want".
Great religion.
In terms of finding common ground, I think we can all agree, that we want to put an end to terrorism and war and evil done in the name of religion.
All you're doing is pointing the finger at someone else. Do you have control over every Christian on earth? Why not use your own religion to work on yourself?
That's the purpose of religion. To completely tame your own mind--not to engage in war with others.
Why not use your posts to demonstrate your Christ-like qualities if you're a Christian?
Right, I don't care what atheists or other non-believers have to say on the subject. if I was going to buy a Toyota Camry I'd want to talk to people that owned them, not people that drive Chevy Suburbans.
You couldn't derail what was derailed since the 1st page. Thanks to all the atheists and non-believers for being respectful. Oh wait, you weren't, nm.
Nice, Tofu Brains.........you have managed to butcher and fuck up yet another thing.........
The SaTan isn't so much an evil person as he is a prosecutor. If you'd actually bother to read the Bible, you'd understand that.
Whenever a person sins, the SaTan is there to go tell God what happened and that is what sets you up to be judged.
Like I said.......prosecutor, or district attorney if you will.
Here's a novel idea... why don't you go join a muslim board and tell all your kind to KNOCK IT OFF... then maybe the world could see some peace. Oh that's right, you people have been KILLING each other and INFIDELS for THOUSANDS OF YEARS.... fat chance the world will EVER see you people stop the killing.