Buddha said not to worry about such things because the answer is so complicated it is beyond human understanding. But when different scientific discoveries are made, a Buddhist is at ease with these as they explain small details of a large picture. This attitude makes sense to me and the constant bickering about creation VS evolution seems a waste of time.
Anyone else like this slant toward how the Earth came to be?
2006-09-25 02:56:05 · 18 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I like that way of thinking. I feel the same when when I look at the night sky and try to imagine infinity. I can't do it, and I can't understand how anything ever came to be.
Some things are best left a mystery.
2006-09-25 03:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-16 02:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were to choose one religion as being right, Buddhism would be it. It is, however, not a "Slant toward how the earth came to be," since it makes no suggestions as to how the earth came to be. It's simply an honest attitude on how to deal with the question. At least Buddhism doesn't try to discredit good science with junk science.
2006-09-25 03:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by digitalquirk 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think it is an attitude appropriate for Buddhists. Scientologists want to know the "why's" of everything. Therefore, their attitude towards creation of Earth is appropriate for them. I really think it's different for every religion or theory.
Personally, I don't think the Earth's beginnings are important for my day to day living and being happy in my life, but I thing it is important to keep track of our Earth and keep her clean and safe before we (as man) destroy her. So if the reseach into Earth's beginnings can somehow show how we can take care of our planet, then I'm all for it.
2006-09-25 03:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by LadyMagick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Important for what? It's probably not important to our day to day lives. However, it is important to those trying to make our lives better. How the Earth came to be affects the distribution of elements through the Earth and where they are located. This is important to mining. How people evolved from previous animals affects how our current bodies are put together. Genetic research is already helping us understand how to overcome various diseases. I don't think we'll have absolute knowledge about any of that, but I don't think it is beyond our understanding.
If by "Earth", you meant the universe, there is still value to be had by finding out its origins. How the universe happened affects how matter and energy work and that is important for understand the basic nature of the material around us. This understanding is already helping us with new technologies. We may never know for sure what caused this universe, if "cause" is an applicable word. However, I think there is much about it we may come to understand.
Sorry, but "bickering" is part of the exchange of ideas which helps us find understanding. It is part of figuring out what the large picture really is.
2006-09-25 02:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by nondescript 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Since the Buddha's message is focused on the way to free ourselves from the suffering associated with attachments, it isn't surprising that spending our time speculating about the world's origin isn't considered important to him. All that is fine if you are going to live in a temple and spend your life meditating to reach enlightenment.
But in the real world, there is the question of how our children will be educated to be prepared to function in the world outside.
2006-09-25 03:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by Love Shepherd 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it sure would put an end to creationism. I rather like it for a theological viewpoint, but science will always be in search of how the Earth began and how humans came to be.
2006-09-25 03:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by jedi_junkie05 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
From a religious perspective -- if it matters, your religion is not the true religion. The formation of the earth is not a miracle.
From a metaphysical perspective -- absolutely correct. Religion is about doing the good things here and now, so get 'em done regardless of how the earth came to be.
2006-09-25 02:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
how the universe began is not bayond understanding,
the theory is suported by the big bang,
and also found in God word, capture in this verses;
"Do not the unbelievers see that the skies (space) and the earth (matter) were joined together (as one unit of creation) and we ripped them apart?" The Quran, 21:30
"Then He took hold of the sky when it was smoke." 41:11
smoke means hot gases, whereas cloud are cold
2006-09-25 03:06:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The problem is the creationists dumbing of American youth to bring about a theocracy.
2006-09-25 03:17:37 · answer #10 · answered by tammidee10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋