is easier be Christian or Muslim or Budist...?

Question

Well, basicly my girfriend says that is very easy be christian, is enough go to church on sundays. A lot of people say that they are christians or catholics but they are not. Their life is not changing.
However if you are budist you have to change your life...
What do you think?

Answer 1

This question requires thinking on YOUR part. You're to research the truth (and nothing BUT the truth) about those religions, and then decide which is the easiest.... But... personally, I'd never settle for an "easy" religion (even though I consider my own, Islam, to be the easiest to me). I mean, you should get what you deserve, right? I believe in hard work; if you're a hardworker, the rewards are most often satisfying and great. Christianity and Islam both believe in Heaven and hell. Now, do you think it's hard to get to heaven? No, it's not. All you have to do is be good to others; take care of yourself and of others; be kind especially to your parents, elderlies, and children; greet others with the most beautiful greeting you can come up with; move a stick or stone or rock from the pathway so that no one trips on it; smile at others, even if you're angry at them, because you don't know how your smile will affect the person seeing your smile...and do all these things and other good deeds only to attain God's mercy.... That's what a true Muslim (follower of Islam) is all about. When you understand Islam further, you'll realize that Someone created you, and that Someone is God. And you'll also realize that, because He's your creator and bestowed infinite blesings upon you (just look around you, that's all), you must thank Him and worship Him in return.... And you'll also understand that because He created you, He knows EVERYTHING about you... what's good for you and what's bad for you, included. So there are no "rules" for you but mere "guidelines" set for you to live your life happily, successfully, and peacefully.

The choice is all yours, buddy! :D

Peace and blessings be upon you!!!! May you (and your gf) be guided to the Right Path!

Answer 2

I think the easiest religion to follow out of those would be buddhism. I am not buddhist, but I have a few buddhist acquaintances, and I have read a book called 'Awakening the Buddha Within'. It is an interesting read with insight into the way of life. Also, you never find Buddhists verbally attacking each other, or other people for that matter. I think that there is way too much controvercy going on in the catholic church. I feel like sometimes, some people worship the pope. It is not so easy to be Christian, I don't think. Anyone who says they're Christian, and just shows up to church on Sunday, is not, in my opinion, a true Christian. We need to accept Jesus etc, but we are also supposed to help those who need help. Good question.

Answer 3

I think it's the same, as long as you actually follow the rules described in the holy book. It seems that to be a christian is easy, but if a christian tries follow all the rules in the bible it will be very hard. What makes people think that being a christian is much easier is the attitude of most christians. They don't seem to be very worried about following the rules from the bible. They always have a reason why they don't have to do it. Some even say: "Jesus has already saved all of us" and that's it! So if Jesus died for us, and all our sins were forgiven the rapist will go to paradise as well as some1 who was always good in life? Think about it.

Answer 4

If none of the religions have you "change your life" you're not doing something right. I didn't HAVE to change my life as a Buddhist, Buddhism just made it easier to see why what I was doing/thinking/etc. was wrong and how to fix it. What I have become has all come into being by DEFAULT and rather effortlessly really. I look back on how much I've changed and it's actually a bit of a suprise, so it was painless, and what I'd call almost effortless!

Depends on the person I guess... if you TRY to FORCE something it's going to be a pain in the butt no matter what you do.

CCLLEEO (sp?) Sorry my friend but there are actually Buddhist who DO attack each other. It's people who make the difference, not the philosophy or religion. Currently there's a war being waged by the Geshe Michael Roach/ACI clan against those who see him as NOT teaching true Buddhism anymore. So it's variable.

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Answer 5

Buddhists are instructed to follow the Eight Fold Path:

The Noble Eightfold Path is essentially a practical guide of ethics, mental rehabilitation and mind deconditioning, and is believed, by Buddhists, to result in an end to dukkha, or suffering, which is a goal that has informed and driven part of the Buddhist tradition. As the name indicates, there are eight elements in the Noble Eightfold Path, and these are further subdivided into three basic categories[1] as follows:

* Wisdom (Sanskrit: prajñā, Pāli: paññā)

1. Right understanding
2. Right intention

* Ethical conduct (Sanskrit: śīla, Pāli: sīla)

3. Right speech
4. Right action
5. Right livelihood

* Mental discipline (Sanskrit and Pāli: samādhi)

6. Right effort
7. Right mindfulness
8. Right concentration

In all of the elements of the Noble Eightfold Path, the word "right" is a translation of the word samyañc (Sanskrit) or sammā (Pāli), which denotes completion, togetherness, and coherence, and which can also carry the sense of "perfect" or "ideal".

You tell me if you think this would be easy for you.

Answer 6

The old testament days people were basically vegitarian, very limited use of meat. Large animals were the "farm machinery", one does not eat the tractor sort of thing. We still are not to eat that which is unclean; vultures, crabs, shrimp, pig, cat, dog, etc.These are scavenger animals that are the clean up crew for the environment. Shrimp, crab, lobster are sea going cockroaches that eat whatever is in the water, ever clean your fish tank? With what is fed to the cattle and chicken industry today, I won't eat that stuff. Alhzhimer and e'coli from a big Mac, no thank you. I have worked nursing homes for many years and have noticed over time that the alzhimer patients were big meat eaters and the "all american" diet. Had people that were in their 40's and 50's! I have also worked in a 7th Day Adventist nursing home. Adventist are vegitatrian and their age of needing care was age 90-115 yrs of age and no one had alzhimers. Use the owners manual and you will do well.

Answer 7

It depends on what you mean by 'easier'. Being a Christian is more than going to church on Sundays. It's the personal relationship with Jesus Christ that matters, and how to live your life according to Christ's teaching. Some Christians have an easier life than others, especially if there is freedom to show you are a Christian. Many countries do not allow Christians that freedom and I admire them greatly for making their stand.

Answer 8

None is easier than any other. Christian, Muslim, or Buddhist are labels to describe a general set of people who believe in approximately the same thing. Because a person can choose to believe whatever they want and follow and religious practices they want, it is as easy as the person desires it to be.

People can follow the guidelines of a particular religion as devoutly or as loosely as they choose so long as they follow a standard doctrine. If a person feels comfortable enough to give themselves one of those labels then they are comfortable enough in their actions and practices in that faith.

None of the actions or sacrifices should be too uncomfortable or too difficult for the person involved because that person is doing it for their beliefs. The most difficult and uncomfortable resistances will come from other people.

In the end it is life that is difficult, not faith.

Answer 9

Islam is the hardest religion because it is a part of everyday life. Your gf is correct. Many Christians figure if they go to church one day a week the rest of the week can be dedicated to drinking, screwing around, and being promiscuous. That person is still considered a good Christian. In Islam, you need to pray 5 times a day, fast during the month of ramadan, dress and behave modestly.

It's a blessing that all those things are prescribed, but speaking as a former christian, current muslim, Islam is a much biggere dedication.

Answer 10

The answer is "Sloth." You think this or this is easier, when in actuality, each should have some value if applied. You can be a lazy Budhist.