Howdy aka-me

Apr 1, 2012 -- 11:07PM, Aka_me wrote:

probably deserves it's own thread to focus ONLY on things Buddhism has in common with Christianity...

The teachings of the Buddha display certain similarities to Christian moral precepts of more than five centuries later: the sanctity of life, compassion for others, rejection of violence, confession and emphasis on charity and the practice of virtue.

1. the sanctity of life

2. compassion for others

3. rejection of violence

4. emphasis on charity

5. the practice of virtue

if these things are not shared, then which one does not profess them?

I don't dispute that there are "similarities" between Buiddhism and Christianity.   And so far as I know both religions do "professs" the things that listed.  

I would also add that most if not all religions  "profess" the things that you listed. 

However there are  dis-simlarities between religions as to how and why to practice the things that you listed.  

The Shaitan is in the details good buddy.    

Howdy aka me

Apr 3, 2012 -- 11:52AM, IDBC wrote:

 

Howdy aka-me

Apr 1, 2012 -- 11:07PM, Aka_me wrote:

probably deserves it's own thread to focus ONLY on things Buddhism has in common with Christianity...

The teachings of the Buddha display certain similarities to Christian moral precepts of more than five centuries later: the sanctity of life, compassion for others, rejection of violence, confession and emphasis on charity and the practice of virtue.

1. the sanctity of life

2. compassion for others

3. rejection of violence

4. emphasis on charity

5. the practice of virtue

if these things are not shared, then which one does not profess them?

I don't dispute that there are "similarities" between Buiddhism and Christianity.   And so far as I know both religions do "professs" the things that listed.  

I would also add that most if not all religions  "profess" the things that you listed. 

However there are  dis-simlarities between religions as to how and why to practice the things that you listed.  

The Shaitan is in the details good buddy.

Buddha-Buddhist advocte all the things that I listed as do Christians. 

To deny that they are not similar is to be biased and predjuiced.  

However Christianity and Buddhism are different religions.  Buddhist and Christians have differences in what, why and how to apply the things that I listed i.e. the devil is in the details.

You only listed five.  

I am confused.   You seem to be concluding that

1. the sanctity of life

2. compassion for others

3. rejection of violence 

are conicidental. 

And

4. emphasis on charity

5. the practice of virtue

 are not coincidental.  

Or is it the NONE of them are coincidental? 

I think that because human beings are social animals and that because all of the things listed   help promote socialablity.   That is the reason for that it is  a coincidence that most religions ,  including Christianity and Buddhism have them as part of their doctrines.   

It isn't painful to admit similarities. I suspect it is more of an issue that a fair number of Buddhists here find you rude and pointless to discuss things with, Aka, and so haven't bothered responding.

No, aka.

If someone else wants the question answered, and wants it answered from a Buddhist perspective instead of using it as a disguised way to proselytize, I am sure that plenty of the Buddhists will speak up.

A thread started by you, or dio, however, on the subject, is not so likely to get answers any longer, based on our experiences with how the pair of you operate on this board.

Yes, there is a certain amount of attachment in this view. I have been burned before and quite honestly yes, this is my issue.

However, you might want to consider why you receive this reaction.

If you want to portray yourself as this abrasive, that is your choice.

Apr 8, 2012 -- 9:05PM, Ferretling wrote:

Yes, there is a certain amount of attachment in this view.

what this says to me is...

under the right circumstances, given the right conditions, the PRACTICE of Buddhism may be suspended. that it's ok to have attachment. perfectly fine to "wack people around".

when external blame has been correctly placed, then Buddhist PRACTICE is on time-out and can be waved until further notice.

was that a fair statement?

that what the observable actions are indicating.