Is it possible to be half Christian and half Bhuddist??

Answer 1

techinically no.
if you are christian you are devoting your life to christ.

I think, that you can get great morals from both, they can both help you find wonderful paths to follow in life, but you can't Be both, by the definitions of christianity, i dunno about Buddism

Answer 2

It's complicated, I myself made a transition slowly from christianity to buddhism.. For a long time seeing that many of the ideals and truths taught by Jesus and Buddha had so much in common, but in my humble opinion, the Buddha was more concerned about people in the very here and now, as opposed to in the afterlife.

Both Jesus and Buddha have precious teachings and noble morals, but you can say believe that (due to the fruits of past karma, or God's judgement-could be the same thing even), whether you have lived a good life, to help others and remain humble/'pure', will determine if you are born in a better or worse place, which could indeed be heaven or hell (if you are extremely good or bad- how could a few mistakes or a few prayers lead to where you will remain for all eternity). But if you have not been so extreme in your actions but performed some good or bad, you may be reborn as a human in better or worse scenarios respectively.. I have a struggle in thinking just going to heaven is enough (ends justify the means), and I think one should endeavor to become enlightened so one can help others more effectively- as this world is an often frightful and horrific place, with immeasurable pain present in many peoples hearts.

On judging whether you are christian or buddhist, it is best to contemplate which religion doctrine you follow the most, and which you agree with most. Most of all- in times of need would you think like Jesus or would you think like the Buddha?

Some christians meditate, and some buddhists believe in God.

Answer 3

Its possible to be a christian and a buddhist. If you are interested read The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton.

Answer 4

It depends on your definition of a "Christian". Thomas Jefferson called himself a Christian, but in the sense of being a follower of Jesus' morals (he rejected Jesus' divinity). There are certainly many morals common to Christianity and Buddhism. Personally, I find them quite complementary.

Buddhism has no problem with it.

Answer 5

I'm getting a big no from this one. Yeah all the Bhuddist stuff sounds nice, but some contradicts the Bible. And you can't believe both these things. (If you haven't already, I recommend George Orwell's 1984, it talks about "doublethink" which is sort of like this, believing two opposing views).

So they can't both be right. Therefore, you can't believe both. Sorry.

Answer 6

um, no. it is also not possible to be wiccan and Christian (don't ask)
of course, from my limited knowledge of Buddhism, i don't think it's possible to be any religion and not be Buddhist (Buddhism is pretty much the values common to all religions.)
still, if your are Christian, you have Buddhist values because there are common values between the two, not because you are Buddhist.

Answer 7

Well the Buddhists wouldn't have a problem with that, but I bet the Christians do.

Answer 8

No, Christianity is too strict on that stuff and that community would not accept you as a Christian.

Answer 9

You can not be half saved. Either you believe in Jesus Christ and follow what he says or you don't. You can not have two Gods and call yourself a Christian.

Answer 10

No Ying and Yang in this equation...you must choose "grasshopper"