What gives SOME of these people a right to tell me that because I worship Buddhism that I am going to hell? What sins did I commit to go to hell? Why do some of them feel like Christianity is MIGHTY and HIGH and my religion is pure SINFUL?
2007-03-12 09:07:14 · 26 answers · asked by lolo_hackey 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, buddhists don't feel like their religion is the only way.
2007-03-12 09:13:59 · update #1
"I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6) That is Jesus speaking. The only way to Heaven is through Him. If you have a problem with that, you can talk to Him about it when you meet Him.
2007-03-12 09:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
ALL Christians think that way. That's how it's supposed to be. Christianity is a narrow religion, and that's a good thing. think about it: you either think Christianity is right, or wrong, there are no inbetweens; so if jesus said He's the only way, then He is or He isn't.
what sin did you commit? You didn't accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, God. It's the only sin that sends you to Hell. But yes, you can be redeemed of it by accepting.
you don't think some buddhists think that way? then explain why a buddhist knowing full well I am Christian tried to convert me and said my beliefs are wrong.
no offense, but this isn't a good question. it's part of the Christian religion to believe it's the only way.
2007-03-12 16:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's possible mis-interpretation of the Bible. But, what they don't always take into consideration is, that when "the Bible" says something like "(Jesus) is the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes unto the Father but by (Him)", is who the original audience is. Also, that Jesus told His disciples that those who were NOT against Him were on their part. I don't know that there are too many Buddhists who are really against Jesus, although I can understand if any of them are offended by some of those who follow Christ.
But, I think the big reason is, that they are really, deep down, insecure in their faith. They see someone who is Buddhist or some other faith, and they seem happy and content, and some Christians believe that there can be no happiness without Jesus, since they themselves were probably very unhappy until they became Christian. You, a Buddhist, can't be happy unless you find it in the same place they did, because otherwise, the Bible is lying, or something like that.
2007-03-12 17:35:44 · answer #3 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Jesus said so. (to the 1st question)
Jesus is the True Word of God, so He should know.
You will only go to hell fire if you hear the Gospel Truth correctly and the Spirit of God revealed; and you reject Gods love & truth. And also, if you never repent of it & confess Jesus Christ your Lord & Savior even at your dieing breath.
If you worship Buddhism, that is another God than the Lord God of the Holy Bible. When a person doesn't know better, God winks at it. But when one has heard the truth and the Spirit of God & reject it, it would be better if they never had heard the Gospel truth.
Buddhism is an idol in your life. Sure the first Buddha probably had good soul searching advice. I assume he was on a spiritual journey. But Buddha isn't God the Creater. So is a waste of time to worship. It won't bring you to Gods Saving Grace. He can't lead you to heaven. Only those redeemed by the blood of the Lamb go to heaven. I believe the first Buddha is in a place of rest, because he didn't know the way and didn't write anything to suggest people not to seek the True Way to everlasting life.
The sins that causes someone to go to hell fire is rejecting Gods Truth and doing the devils destructive work. Hell fire was made for the devil and his messengers.
2007-03-12 16:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by t a m i l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a christian man, I'm not going to judge you but other Christian's like me, are doing the work of God. Buddhism is a RELIGION and religion can't get you into heaven. I'm not saying that you'll go hell, that's not my job, but as a christian I'm here to listen, form, and to say, not to judge. The Bible (God's Word) say's that everyone had sin. Have you ever stold anything? Value doesn't mean anything. Have you ever lied? Even white lies. Have you looked at a girl with sexual images in you mind? That's lust and adultery. I'm just saying things from the Bible not from me. Hope you understand?
2007-03-12 16:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by ogre_110 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, ALL Christians think that Jesus is the ONLY way. Anybody who tells you that they're a Christian, but that they don't believe that Jesus is the only way to heaven is missing the ENTIRE point of Christianity and will be turned away from heaven, the same as someone who knows what Christianity teaches and purposefully turns the other way.
To be a "Christian" is to be a follower of Christ. He said that He's the ONLY way.
2007-03-12 16:28:16 · answer #6 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what religion is. Absolutely nothing can come close to being proven, therefore you're free think anything you care to. Each religious person thinks he's right and everybody else wrong.
An intelligent person admits the possibility that he could be wrong. After all, billions of people do not believe in his religion. whichever it is.
2007-03-12 16:15:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hon, do Buddhists think their way is the right one? How about Catholics? What about Muslims? Oh, lets not forget Pagans. There are the Atheists.
Come on....its not just the Christians.
2007-03-12 16:12:36 · answer #8 · answered by AJM 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because Jesus & Peter said that Jesus is the only way into Heaven.
And it seems somewhat arragant to claim that you are perfect, and that you have never committed any sins.
Both Jesus & Paul point out that no one is perfect; all of us have sinx that we need to be forgiven for.
2007-03-12 16:14:48 · answer #9 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is as you say, just SOME of them. Ignore those people and move on. But don't forget that MOST of the rest of that group of people could be rational.
2007-03-12 16:11:47 · answer #10 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋