do any exist? so many former Christians of varying sects...but so few of the other kinds?
This strikes me as a little peculiar.
=)
2007-02-17 03:36:57 · 6 answers · asked by vicarious_notion 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Please Patiently read this. Thank You."
Buddhism's Middle Way, provides peace of mind, happiness, and purpose in life.
Buddhists are very peaceful people, who do No harm to anyone. There's never been a war in the name of Buddhism. Buddhists do not try to convert others, but repspect "the Free Will" of others, for all people must find their own way in life, to obtain an inner stable peace of mind, and happiness. We do not judge, criticize, or condemn people, for what they choose to believe, or Not to believe. Buddhists practice Loving-kindness, Patience, Tolerance, and Forgiveness toward all people, for "this" the our way - that is taught in "The Middle Way"!
It is important for all people to "Respect the
Free Will" of others, not forcing one's beliefs, or religion upon someone.
With Metta {Loving-kindness and Friendliness).
2007-02-17 03:57:48 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who was raised Hindu, became Buddhist, and is now an agnostic.
This site often seems to glorify Hindus. With all due respect, some of their beliefs are more offensive then even the most appaling parts of Christianity and Islam.
We also glorify Buddhists....go to Asian countries and you'll get a very different perspective. Many of the temples are corrupt. Many hide prisoners for money, some are involved in drug smuggling. Some of the free pass we give those faiths is romanticism.
All religions are organizations. All organizations are self perpetuating, and open to human flaws.
2007-02-17 11:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Theravada Buddhist living in a Muslim country,I have many friends that are;former Buddhist,Christian,Muslim,Taoist,etc.
You must be living in a predominantly Christian community lacking contact with people of other faiths to pose this question.
2007-02-17 12:17:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism is a system of practical philosophy and way of living not a system of theology so having adopted it there are no doctrines that one might question from a moral or intellectual viewpoint hence former Buddhists are comparatively rare.
2007-02-17 11:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are few Hindus in USA.
If you go to India, you can find all kind of people.
2007-02-17 11:40:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
search not for one that tell you to believe blindly but for one that tell you to experience yourself,one that let you question the teachings,do not believe just because it is written but explored and lived
2007-02-17 11:46:57 · answer #6 · answered by tan e 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋