2006-10-02 21:41:07 · 8 answers · asked by humbin 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
After being a Buddhist, I see no need to become Christian. Buddhism has enough spirituality for one's life.
2006-10-02 21:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by bansri47 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you are either a 100% Christian or you are not a Christian at all. You can never be "partly" a Christian, because then you would not be a Christian. For example, .5 is not 1. If .5 is what you are, and 1 is being a Christian, then you are not 1, or a Christian. You are only .5. Another example: If there is a club called "Christians Only" in which all Christians were automatically it in, and you're not in it, then you're not a Christian.
You are either fully devoted to Christ Jesus, 100% devoted, or you are not, and are therefore not a Christian. All of us fall short, all of us sin, so you could say that no one is actually a Christian, but God knows we are not perfect and he welcomes those who are striving for the everlasting life of Jesus Christ. Hopefully you understand that.
Maybe you should ask this in the religion category because there are very smart people there who could help you a lot more than I can :)
2006-10-03 10:07:42 · answer #2 · answered by sweetpanther08 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As I think of Buddhism as more of a philosophy than religion, I dont see a problem wit it. I even remember reading of how most Buddhists are very accepting of their followers being of another religion aslo as long the religion promotes the compassionate values like Buddhism does.
As for the other way around, about Christianity letting a person be Buddhist as well... I dont know about that. I would think they are a lot more strict and prefer their followers to be completely exclusive. Something about false idols?
2006-10-02 21:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is based on a dogma and the Buddhist belief is based on inner growth and realizations.
Many of the Buddhist sounding principles were wiped out from Christianity by the Church, because they were too liberal, and the church wanted blind subservience by the masses. Christ dying for the sins of others, and the concept of resurrection conveniently left people feeling inadequate, small, and dependant. Christ and Buddhism teach self-reliance.
For more on this, please click on "Rational Spirituality" on the Dhaxem website.
2006-10-06 08:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can be, and believe, whatever you want. I don't recommend fitting any molds. If some buddhist aspects turn you on and some Christian aspects do too, well then go with it. Don't try to be anything.
You don't have to explain or justify yourself to anybody. You don't have to decide.
2006-10-06 11:36:13 · answer #5 · answered by Teaim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
In Christianity, all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. The only way back to God is through his son, Jesus Christ. Eternal life is promised for those who believed.
In Buddism, deliverance from suffering is extended to everyone who strictly obey the laws of the four noble truths through a system of rebirths, once you have reached Nirvana, you cease to exist.
2006-10-02 21:52:14 · answer #6 · answered by ideaquest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you asking if they can both play soccer??
2006-10-02 21:48:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dunno....i dont think this has absolutely anything to do with football....
2006-10-02 22:00:22 · answer #8 · answered by Answeraway-YNWA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋