Should I be a Christian or Buddist?

Answer 1

None would be a much better choice.

But if you insist, I would definitely go for Buddhism.

We have PLENTY of Christians, we don't need another one.

Answer 2

you can be a buddist if you want to... all you have to do is say you are one and start doing the buddist thing.... but you do not get to choose to be a Christian... Only God can make the decision if you are to be a Christian or not.... you can do all the so-called"christian " things...pray all night, sing and shout halaloo's till the cows come home.... fall down and kick your heelt to the heavens and talk in all the funny sounds you want...but if you do not come to God in The Way He prescribes and receive His free Gift of Salvation you aint a Christian...... and you aint going to be till God accepts you...If you have some questions concerning the basics of The True Christian Faith you may email me. One honest question will receive one honest answer to the best of my ability.

Answer 3

Be what you want to be. I am spiritual, not religious. Following a religion separates us from each other. Thats not what life is about. We are all the same, made of the same materials, breathing the same air. Religions only divides. Look at what religion has done for the middle east, where the 3 major religons all started, it has shed more blood than you or I can imagine in the name of the lord. Take the best of every religion and live a spiritual life.

Answer 4

Depends. Do you feel a need to believe in an all-powerful God watching over you? If so, then consider Christianity.
Buddhism is not a religion, really. It is a philosophy where a person finds answers from within.

For me, Christianity is anathema. I like Buddhism because it allows me to work on being a better person and ultimately Will help me see things as they truly are, without distraction.

Answer 5

Jesus says in John 3:3 'Unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God'
Since buddists don't believe this, what do you think?

Answer 6

I'd suggest researching both and after looking through each; make a decision after you've considered which one is best suited for you.

Be able to stand by it because it was what you really wanted to be, and not just to use it as a casual label. You'll know which one you should be if you read up on both.

Answer 7

it depends on what kind of things you believe in. Here is a list of differences and similarities:

Beliefs not shared:

Buddhists do not share most of the core beliefs of historical Christianity. These include:
An original golden era in the Garden of Eden, and a subsequent fall of humanity.
Original sin shared by all present-day humans, derived from Adam and Eve.
A world-wide flood in the time of Adam, causing the greatest human genocide in history.
The need for a personal savior whose death enabled individual salvation.
A god-man savior who was born of a virgin, executed, resurrected and ascended to heaven.
Salvation achieved through good works, specific beliefs and/or sacraments.
Eternal life spent in either a heaven or hell after death.
Return of the savior to earth at some time in the future.
An end of the world as we know it in the near future.

Some shared beliefs:

Buddhism and Christianity share some features:
Ethic of Reciprocity: Buddhism, Christianity and all of the other major world religions share a basic rule of behavior which governs how they are to treat others. Two quotations from Buddhist texts which reflect this Ethic are: "...a state that is not pleasing or delightful to me, how could I inflict that upon another?" Samyutta NIkaya v. 353.
Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful." Udana-Varga 5:18.
This compares closely to Christianity's Golden Rule, which is seen in: "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." Matthew 7:12.
"...and don't do what you hate...", Gospel of Thomas 6.
Life after death: Almost all religions teach that a person's personality continues after death. In fact, many religious historians believe that this belief was the prime reason that motivated people to originally create religions. Christianity and Buddhism are no exception. However, they conceive of life after death in very different forms: Buddhism teaches that humans are trapped in a repetitive cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth. One's goal is to escape from this cycle and reach Nirvana. The mind experiences complete freedom, liberation and non-attachment. Suffering ends because desire and craving -- the causes of suffering -- are no more.
Christianity has historically taught that everyone has only a single life on earth. After death, an eternal life awaits everyone: either in Heaven or Hell. There is no suffering in Heaven; only joy. Suffering is eternal without any hope of cessation for the inhabitants of Hell.
Themes of morality, justice, love: These themes are found through both the Buddha's teaching and the Hebrew and Christian Bible.

Beliefs shared by some Buddhist traditions and Christianity:

In its original forms, Buddhism did not teach of the existence of transcendent, immanent, or any other type of God, Gods, Goddess, and/or Goddesses. However, many Buddhists -- particularly in Japan -- do believe in a pantheon of deities.
Some traditions within Buddhism believe in the power of prayer; others do not.
Some Buddhists believe in Miroku, the "future Buddha." They expect him to be reincarnated and spread Buddhism further.

Answer 8

Well, I think this depends on your spiritual needs, and which religious path will work best for you. Which path will engender the most compassion, and positive character traits in you? Which one will give you the most satisfactory sense of life, yourself, and the world?

I don't think either of these paths is wrong. I think you need to study both of them and see which one you are drawn to the most. Perhaps you could be both.

Answer 9

depends on what you like.
christianity has fellowship, mission work, charity, and singing.
Buddhism has silent meditation, preaches patience, and teaches you how to make those cool sand mandalas (spelling?)
Buddha is usually worshipped at a monastery, while there are churches in the middle of the city. Buddhism is good if you like seclusion.

Answer 10

Any thing as both lead to that Almighty God simply routes are different but Destination is the same.

Answer 11

Christian all the way. Cause even if christians are wrong and Buddhist are right then you will still be reincarnated. It doesn't work vica versa.