hey Mr.devious thank you so much for your input...I agree with a lot of what you have said. Masta was right to a degree about Nirvana it is suppose to be within us but it is rarely if ever reached in Buddism. According to the Dalai Lama who I have had the joy of hearing speak it IS total enlightenment and the Dalai Lama the 14th himself has said he has never reached it....
Buddha himself stated I am not a god. Please do not worship me.


I think we can learn from all these religions. Have you read Understanding Suffering? It is the writings of several famous religious leaders. I was amaze by the peace and understanding it promotes. The teaching of Jesus and Christianity in its pure form is one of the most beautiful teachings that exist. It is just rarely if ever followed in its pure form. How many times have you heard what would Jesus do? I have only met a very small group that actually follow Christ. The (CPTers Christian Peace Keeping Team is one group I admire for their courage in following the teachings of the New Testament.

The Koran also has many peaceful teachings. A lot of the Koran has been taken out of context and used as propaganda to promote this war. Religion has been a hobby of mine for a while. Man has contaminated these religious teachings. There will always be those that distort the teachings for their own benefit. I think if a person reads these texts they will be a better person because of them. I don't feel you can go to a church to learn it. I have always had a problem with organized religions and preachers.


I feel religion has a purpose in society and for many that are suffering it is the only way they can tolerate their situation it is for this reason I respect religion. I wish everyone would read these texts and make up their own mind but sadly I don't see that ever happening.