buddhist and Chirstain?

Question

I get really disturb with how people keep on saying I will go to hell if i don't believe in jesus, i respect their religion why don't they atleast respect my religion, Why should i trust in jesus..god? I know most of you gonna said becuase he create the universe, don't you think that a bit to much if he create the univer i don't think he would have that much time to be around earth, or maybe he's a alien i don't know, or maybe you will say he was a real person or god sent down to earth became god whatever buddha was once a person too( I can't remember his name because I'm vietnamese so we have another name to call), and later on that a few more buddha have been sent down to earth to help people, should they get respect to, ( by the way the one that was most sent down to help people was the one owmen buddha atleast because i pray her the most...) when i read buddha teaaching it make feel very calm and relax not like other religion........like Christain there is like everything is sin

Answer 1

Do not be surprised. America is a diverse place. There are many Christians who do not know the meaning of respect for other religions. And do not worry. They do not know anything more than you do. They say these things in order to frighten you and to tell you that you're religion does not measure up.

They are wrong. Buddhism is a beautiful religion for some and philosophy for others. It does not condemn people for sin (although it may encourage them to behave differently). In many ways, Buddhism fits better with 21st century life than Christianity, but Christians have a strong social structure, and many people will stick with it because change and self-exploration are hard.

There were many people who did not believe respect the Buddha or his disciples. And he did not challenge them other than to occasionally make fun of their ideas. You do not have to challenge these nasty Christians. You can make fun of their ideas if you want. They can follow whatever path they want, and you can follow your own. There are other non-Christians around to talk with, too.

Answer 2

Have you ever honestly investigated the life of Christ? Have you ever studied His teachings? He was the most unique individual to ever walk the earth. Why should you trust Jesus? Why should you not? Have you ever discovered a false teaching that He uttered? What scares people away from Him is that He taught hard truths.
"I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6). He states with no qualms that the way to Heaven is through Him and Him alone. There is only one road to Heaven, it is a narrow, hard road. Few find it, because that road begins with Christ and Him crucified.
Buddhism may make you calm and relaxed, so does marijuana, but that won't take care of the sin problem nor get you into the gates of Heaven.
You may deny the sin problem all you wish, but that doesn't make it less real. If you don't believe in sin, look around the world, all the evil, is it by accident? Bad karma?
I plead with you to please examine Christ, His teachings, His words, His life, death and resurrection. Your future from this world depends on the decision you make about Christ.
Remember, Buddha, dead in the grave, Mohammad, dead, in the grave, Confucius, dead, in the grave, Christ, alive, His tomb is empty.

Answer 3

I grew up Catholic, but I have found reading about the Buddha makes a whole lot more sense than the church and all they taught me. Jesus was a great teacher, nothing wrong at all with living how he taught, but when his words are taken and used to control people you get what you experienced. My suggestion nod and smile, and realize that everything is impermanent.

P.S Don't listen to BrotherMichael those other teachers he mentioned all had good things to say too.

Answer 4

Many people try to reaffirm their own faith by pressing it on others. Personally, I see little point in trying to convert others, as it usually comes off as an insult to the person in question. Though, I do find it interesting that if you ask any Christian what Jesus died on the cross for, most will answer "The sins of mankind". He didn't die for the sins of Christians, because at the time of his death, Christianity did not exist. It could be argued that he died for the sins of God's "Chosen People" (the Hebrews), but that doesn't fit well with the preachings in previous passages, but I digress...In any case, you are right that the people in question should respect your faith, as you respect theirs.

(And I do believe that the Buddha's original name was Siddhartha Gautama)

Answer 5

I'm writing from a buddhist perspectives. I was once christian, but I switched because christianity is completely illogicall. The words of Buddha make sense, his logic is flawless. Unlike christianity, buddhism has never caused violence or holy wars. But the best thing about buddhism is that it doesn't require blind faith, one simply has to read the words of buddha to understand. Buddha was no prophet or preacher, he stylized himslef as a healer who cured our blindness rather than describe what we would see if we could. Christianity, on the other hand, is completely intolerant of other religions and requires one to put faith in something you can never prove exists. Choose wisely.

Answer 6

Whatever religion comforts you the most, you should go with. I agree, also, that we should all respect each other's religions.

The name of a real person who became known as Buddha, I think was Siddhartha Gautama...if I spelled that right. I remember it from my World Religions class.

Answer 7

The Buddha's original name was Prince Siddartha Gautama.

I'm Christian, but, I enjoy studying world religions. That's how I know.

Answer 8

Your question is too long and your english is too difficult to read, so I gave up. Dont worry, though, there is no god.

Answer 9

if buddism is what makes you feel best, stick with it. No one religion is the true religion for everyone, despite what the extremists of every religion tells you.

Answer 10

make that shorter and ill be glad to read it
anyways my moms a buddist and im christian