There is no almighty God in Buddhism. There is no one to hand out rewards or punishments on a supposedly Judgement Day. Buddhism is strictly not a religion in the context of being a faith and worship owing allegiance to a supernatural being. ( now accepting applications from all non-believers)
2006-11-09 05:04:46 · 8 answers · asked by St. Mike 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
( now accepting applications from all non-believers)
( now accepting applications from all non-believers)
2006-11-09 05:13:09 · update #1
Yes, Buddhism is atheistic as it has no god figure. Buddha is viewed only as a prophet and their view of reincarnation is controlled by a universal force, not a conscious being.
2006-11-09 05:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think you need to read the definition of religion. here is one.But there are many definitions. To put it bluntly in order to be a religion it has to be faith based and have rituals or a search for a higher meaning. It has nothing to do with truth. And a God or higher being is not required.
religion
2 entries found for religion.
To select an entry, click on it.
religionget[1,verb]
Main Entry: re·li·gion
Pronunciation: ri-'li-j&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French religiun, Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back -- more at RELY
1 a : the state of a religious b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
2 : a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
3 archaic : scrupulous conformity : CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
4 : a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
- re·li·gion·less adjective
A better definition is found in the lower Html tag. attached.
2006-11-09 05:18:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buddha said that he could not tell us if there was a god or not. That was up to us to decide. So you can be a Christian Buddhist. Some Buddhists believe in a god, some don't. It can be either a religion or a philosophy, depending on the way you practice it.
2006-11-09 05:07:21 · answer #3 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism is a philosophy-a way of life. A person who is a Buddhist may, or may not, believe in G-d. He may follow the Buddhist ideals, and still belong to a religion, as well.
It is a way of life------one that alot of Christians should understand and adhere to.
2006-11-09 05:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by Shossi 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No! In the eyes of a Buddhist blind denial is just as bad as blind faith. We are an agnostic religion. Choosing either one creates fetter that ties us to the material world...
2006-11-09 05:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism is classified as a religion. So the answer would be no.
2006-11-09 06:22:56 · answer #6 · answered by Maureen B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
Buddhism is all about Karma and Peace; it is NOT about punishment to the sinful.
Go spam your religion elsewhere.
2006-11-09 05:09:37 · answer #7 · answered by grumpyfiend 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no
2006-11-09 05:06:56 · answer #8 · answered by george p 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋