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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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 ...