does their family reject them or what?????
please help me, coz i'm worried bout my mate
2006-08-13 22:51:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't know about the Buddhist's family, but the christians are going to do their very best to BRAIN WASH your friend.
2006-08-14 00:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by LaRue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should really ask your friend the reason for his visits to the christian groups.
From what I know personally though is that if both sides really listen there is respect for the respective faiths. Whenever Jehovah witnesses and Mormons (LDS') knock on my door I no longer tell them that I have atheist tendencies but that I'm buddhist. It works wonders to make them walk off without trying to convert me.
On the other hand, there is nothing wrong with either buddhism or christianity. Most stupidity is brought up by the followers of said traditions. So I wouldn't worry about your mate really. Respect his decisions, no matter what.
2006-08-14 06:18:08 · answer #2 · answered by groovusy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of Buddhists the families are. In some countries, where Buddhism is deemed as national religion, family member risks ostracising when convert to another religion.
But objection or mild rejection is common in religious families when someone choose a different path -- regardless of what the traditional belief may be.
2006-08-14 06:08:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rejection will be an issue at first but, if he/she found the "true God" in the new religion he/she is attending to right now, and living by the will of almighty God, probably his/her family will be happy for the good changes that happened to him/her since the day he/she started his/her new walk of life.
2006-08-14 05:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by thematrix_esl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A mind opens, a person learns that others have beliefs that are different from their own. Hopefully that person becomes tolerant of other people and their ways and maybe just maybe that person teaches their own children to accept and be tolerant of people who are different. If that continues generation after generation someday we will live in peace.
about the family, all I can say is each of us are given a life to live as we see fit, you cannot live your fathers life anymore that he can live yours. Do what you feel is right for you, for you!
Sam
2006-08-14 06:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Sam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was the opposite for me, and while my brother rejected me for awhile, he finally came around to understand it was my belief. People expect you to turn a different color or something if you change your ideas of religion but you don't. If you follow the Christian faith, then be honest and explain your ideas that it makes you happy.
2006-08-14 06:00:49 · answer #6 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would a Buddhist want to be around Christians except to, perhaps, observe them?
2006-08-14 05:59:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope what happens is that person will accept Christ and be a witness to other Buddhists.
From what I know of Buddhism it would be very unlikely that they would be rejected.
2006-08-14 05:58:51 · answer #8 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Probly just as bad as telling your Christian family you are an Atheist. Just less, "Your Going To Hell." comments.
2006-08-14 05:53:55 · answer #9 · answered by upallnite 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not a clue. I'm assuming Buddhists are supposed to be more open minded about that sort of thing, though.
I dunno, go ask a Buddhist.
2006-08-14 05:53:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋