Poll: Christianity and Buddhism

[Xhoshi]

I've noticed that amongst my stoner friends, that they tend to accept the ideas of Buddhism over those of Christianity, even though they don't claim either religion. I would like to see if this apllies to the stoner community at large. I myself do not claim any religion.

So which do you prefer?

Xhoshi Reviewed by Xhoshi on 04-18-2007. Poll: Christianity and Buddhism I've noticed that amongst my stoner friends, that they tend to accept the ideas of Buddhism over those of Christianity, even though they don't claim either religion. I would like to see if this apllies to the stoner community at large. I myself do not claim any religion. So which do you prefer? Rating: 5

[JackdaWack]

I'd rather be a Buddhist then Christian. I find Buddhism to be more of a belief then a religion. That just me. Alot of people claim there religions, but honestly u can only be part of a religion by practicing it. Unfortunately the truth is, people just go with what there taught from childhood. In any case i wouldn't question my theology but rather myself. I dont agree with alot of the stuff said in most religions mainly because most people translate to there own beliefs. Who knows. I would rather have a theology like Buddhism rather then Christianity simply because of what they believe. Its more understanding and leaves very little question. While at the same time teaching the simplicity part to life.

[iStaaHi]

buddhism would be the way i would go, ,, christianity it cant be trusted

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[nightlight]

i am a taoist, with a general interest in eastern thought. so buddhism appeals to me much more than christianity.

[Phil E. Blunt]

Buddhism is a great religion. That's what I would follow if I had to choose.

[JackdaWack]

i am a taoist, with a general interest in eastern thought. so buddhism appeals to me much more than christianity.

:thumbsup: We don't need a god to be good people and follow a faith.

[halo]

Some people say that Jesus actually studied with Buddhists in the himalayas during the missing years between 12 and 30something. I think the religions are similar in many ways and that christianity has just become perverted over the years. They preach many of the same ideas such as peace, love, elimination of earthly desires etc.

[Oneironaut]

I also have no religion. I am an atheist. However, I would choose Buddhism over Christianity any day. It is possible to interpret Buddhism in a non-dogmatic, non-supernatural, rational manner, and I think taken as a general philosophy and not a religion, it can teach a lot about how to lead a fulfilling life.

Christianity, on the other hand, doesn't have a whole lot of that, which is evident from reading its holy book. The Bible endorses, among other things, slavery, sexism, murdering gay people, authoritarianism, infanticide, rape, and ritual animal sacrifice. I could not in good conscience subscribe to a doctrine that holds such a horrible piece of literature to be sacred. All I can say is that it is fortunate that most Christians do not read their Bible and those who are aware of its atrocities generally ignore those bits. It is most definitely not anything close to a reliable guide to morality.

Even the bits that are touted out as the "good bits", i.e. the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount, don't really strike me as very deep pieces of wisdom. In fact, there are many flaws with them. The Ten Commandments, for example, urge us not to make graven images of anything that is in the water under the earth. What's so wrong about making graven images of microorganisms in our ground water? And the Sermon on the Mount urges us to be completely passive in the face of evil; that's such a horrible piece of advice that I don't even know where to begin. Just thank goodness enough Christians were able to ignore the Sermon on the Mount so we could bring Hitler down.

[rebgirl420]

:thumbsup: We don't need a god to be good people and follow a faith.

Well THATS the best thing ive heard all day :thumbsup:

[Ready to Rally]

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