Nuc
Senior Member
rtwngAvngr said:The different religions postulate slightly different moral codes, each of which create a different type of society. For me, eastern religions espouse a moral code which is a little too apathetic and leads to a sort of nihilistic fatalism, which is NOT empowering to the individual. Emperors, of course, like people to be this way, docile.
We can examine morality rationally and decide.
"Eastern Religions"? Very broad term. Too broad.
Buddhism is the ultimate in religion or philosophy geared towards the individual, because it teaches responsibility for oneself. It is a religion which does not espouse the blame game. Judaism is somewhat similar, but Christianity gives people an out. They can act as irresponsibly as they want for their entire lives as long as they have faith. Correct? Don't people say that Jeff Dahmer is in heaven because he repented in the end? In Buddhism he would still be accountable.
Then there is the question of the term "Eastern Religion". Isn't Christianity a Middle Eastern religion? Judaism? They became popular in the West, but that isn't their original mindset.
Worship the Greek or Norse gods and you've found "Western Religion".