Zone1 Christian/Buddhism

[Unkotare]

Seems very similar.

“In this life no one can fulfill his longing, nor can any creature satisfy man’s desire. Only God satisfies, he infinitely exceeds all other pleasures. That is why man can rest in nothing but God.” -St. Thomas Aquinas

I think a Buddhist would generally agree with this.

 

[Votto]

Seems very similar.

“In this life no one can fulfill his longing, nor can any creature satisfy man’s desire. Only God satisfies, he infinitely exceeds all other pleasures. That is why man can rest in nothing but God.” -St. Thomas Aquinas

I think a Buddhist would generally agree with this.

I did not think that a Buddhist believed in a God.

 

[BreezeWood]

That is why man can rest in nothing but God.”

- typical dementia of a desert dweller.

all are equal in the heavens - the true meaning of monotheism, choosing acquaintances is voluntary. the everlasting is boundless for all who's spirit accomplishes the goal for admission.

 

[Unkotare]

I did not think that a Buddhist believed in a God.

A somewhat different concept but if you look into it deeply, there are commonalities.

 

[Votto]

A somewhat different concept but if you look into it deeply, there are commonalities.

Well sure, there are commonalities with pretty much anything and everything.

Again, what God do they believe in?

The entire premise of the original statement is God after all.

 

[Unkotare]

...

The entire premise of the original statement is God after all.

Not exactly.

 

[Votto]

Not exactly.

That is why man can rest in nothing but God.” -St. Thomas Aquinas

No, it is that exactly.

Try again

 

[Unkotare]

That is why man can rest in nothing but God.” -St. Thomas Aquinas

No, it is that exactly.

Try again

Think about it some more.

 

[BreezeWood]

Think about it some more.

good idea ...

is there a reason then buddhist are not wearing the christian cross for their obvious spiritual beliefs, self determination than 4th century christianity servitude and denial or ever would ...

 

[Hafar1014]

Seems very similar.

“In this life no one can fulfill his longing, nor can any creature satisfy man’s desire. Only God satisfies, he infinitely exceeds all other pleasures. That is why man can rest in nothing but God.” -St. Thomas Aquinas

I think a Buddhist would generally agree with this.

Only the individual can define meaning and purpose in life. God gave us that ability he didnt tell us what to do. Thats for us to choose

 

[Quantrill]

Only the individual can define meaning and purpose in life. God gave us that ability he didnt tell us what to do. Thats for us to choose

How do you know?

Quantrill