2006-12-29 09:21:40 · 19 answers · asked by Seeker 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Atheism isn't a religion.
2006-12-29 09:23:59 · update #1
I am sorry I mean scientific philosophy.
2006-12-29 09:25:41 · update #2
Some aspects of it are more coherent with, for example, the current scientific view of the universe - please note I said "more." I can always get a chuckle out of my Buddhist friends by describing the Genesis rendition of "creation." "So .. this god said poof! and there it was, the whole thing, right? That is very funny." (Of course they wouldn't say this around Christians, Jews of Muslims. They are much more respectful than I am.)
One of them, who recently arrived in the U.S., even asked me anxiously if it was true that the majority of Americans believe such things.
2006-12-29 09:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by JAT 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Seeker, despite what some others may think, I assure you that Buddhism is a religion. Religions do not necessarily require a deity, only a system of belief. As Buddhists believe in reincarnation and karma, I think it is safe to classify it as a religion. I suppose also that it could be considered scientific, if by that, you mean logical. With that said, a Buddhist would tell you that it isn't important, and a zen Buddhist would tell you to wash your bowl.
2006-12-29 09:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by Lao Pu 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism, in my opinion, is not a 'religion' as most would define the word. It is a spiritual way of life looking inside for the answers to life, NOT looking to the outside for supernatural beings.
2006-12-29 09:30:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism is a philosophy which is much greater than the modern science.
2006-12-30 02:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by Shehan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can read "the Tao of physics" By Fritjof Capra or "the universe in a single atom" by the Dali Lama and see how thees philosophies described quantum physics fairly accurately. It's pretty cool.
2006-12-29 09:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by Sara 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Darn, and I thought Scientology was. I guess names are decieving.
Oh well.
Satanism is human nature, but I guess buddhism is scientific. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt
2006-12-29 09:24:47 · answer #6 · answered by Ghost Wolf 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the quite concept shape is in keeping with inner connectedness of all residing issues contained in the universe. The ability of such thoroughly and harmoniously intertwined with one and different. So in that admire, there's a touch of scientific criteria to their view factors.
2016-12-18 21:22:15 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to do that is look at countries that are Buddist?
How do they live? What do they do? Are they better people?
What is their history? Is it one of peace as they say or one of violence? Remember Muslims believe they are a religion of peace. North Viet Nam and South Viet Nam, Cambodia and Indo nesia and some Asian countries are Buddist.
They have done horrible atrosities to each other during the Viet nam war. Indonesia has sold its children to be prostitutes.
They are primitive and barbaric and very cruel. they in protest have dowsed themselves with Keroscene and set themselves and others on fire. Used the most horrible of tortures on others and Children. They are not a religion of peace.
2006-12-29 09:29:11 · answer #8 · answered by Ruth 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes. The Dalia Lama has even said, if science ever disproves a Buddhist belief, the belief would need to change to fit science.
2006-12-29 09:24:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism isn't a religion, there is no god in the philosophy. I would call it pragmatic
2006-12-29 09:26:49 · answer #10 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋