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by Gautama
Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Why do some religions try to convert others?
Replies: 13
Views: 3438

Re: Why do some religions try to convert others?

...we dont insult gays or lesbians... 'We' don't? Hmm...maybe a kind Mod here will show you some samples of homophobia and condescending remarks on the GLBTI community by some here in past threads ...or just wait for a few more postings here and you'll find out... (A Rabbi once said to me, "Ch...
by Gautama
Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Becoming an Buddhist
Replies: 9
Views: 2613

Re: Becoming an Buddhist

I'm 15 years old,and in today's world i'm convinced that we need material goods to be happy,i never agreed with this but sometimes the commercials still get to me,but still rarely :soapbox: . So i want to control this urge of having new things and learn to live by an minimalist standard,sometimes i...
by Gautama
Fri Dec 07, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Why do some religions try to convert others?
Replies: 13
Views: 3438

Re: Why do some religions try to convert others?

Most proselytizing is done because the adherents truly believe they hold the key to "the truth" and wish to help others. Some, such as some Christians, believe they have been commanded by their Lord to "convert" (though, in the case of Christians, they have only been commanded t...
by Gautama
Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Why do some religions try to convert others?
Replies: 13
Views: 3438

Re: Why do some religions try to convert others?

Well, if you want an accurate answer, try the Judaism or theism based forums... Btw... 'Buddhism' is also a 'missionary' religion, only that we don't go with a Dharmacakra in one hand and a sword in the other... see this yea but we dont kill, in the name of the "lord" we dont insult gays ...
by Gautama
Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Why do some religions try to convert others?
Replies: 13
Views: 3438

Why do some religions try to convert others?

Like why does religion that is based on judaism try to convince others that their way is true. If god exist-which im sure he does not,he would take care of the sinners. If you are a true believer you would care that you alone are living by "gods words" and dont mind for others? -Its pretty...
by Gautama
Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: Engaged Buddhism
Topic: Climate Change: We're Doomed
Replies: 871
Views: 173711

Re: Climate Change: We're Doomed

The world will still stand,as it is. If we cant respect the planet so be it.
by Gautama
Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:57 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Becoming an Buddhist
Replies: 9
Views: 2613

Becoming an Buddhist

I'm 15 years old,and in today's world i'm convinced that we need material goods to be happy,i never agreed with this but sometimes the commercials still get to me,but still rarely :soapbox: . So i want to control this urge of having new things and learn to live by an minimalist standard,sometimes i ...

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