If atheist shouldn't be allowed in this section...?

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...then wouldn't Buddhists not be allowed because that's an atheistic religion?

To roxiecat yes it is. They don't believe in a higher power look it up.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheism#Atheism.2C_religion_and_morality

I only posted this question because of an increasing number of questions about Christians wondering why atheists were allowed.

It's atheistic because it doesn't have a god.

Today alone I saw 2 questions about atheism in this section and why it shouldn't be allowed.

Answer 1

The Buddhist religion does not believe in a god or gods.

There is no creator god, responsible for us being on earth. And their is no God/gods that you should be praying to in order to get to heaven.

Don't confuse the culture of the land, with the religion.

Buddhism is atheistic in nature, some sects however do believe in a higher power, but that is not the essential Buddhist message from Siddartha Gautama Buddha ..

Answer 2

Not ALLOWED? What are you talking about? That's like saying anarchists aren't allowed in the politics forum, people who are color blind aren't allowed in the fashion forum, and people who like Mozart aren't allowed in the music forum. If it gets to the point where people aren't ALLOWED to answer questions, I'll organize Yahoo Boycott.

And for those who are debating whether Buddhism is atheistic, Buddhists generally consider god's irrelevant to the pursuit of enlightenment.

"The most prominent religious picture in which God does not figure at all is, of course, the Buddhist religion. This religion can be characterized not only as non-theistic but more so as atheistic; that is to say, not only does the Buddhist religion discard the notion of God as a religious term, but it vehemently rejects any use of this notion as meaningless. Buddhism is, therefore, a religion without God."
( http://www.darkfiber.com/atheisms/atheisms/buddhism.html )

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Answer 3

Brahma is God the creator in Vedic religion and it is union with this creator, or param-purusha, as the ultimate being that the Upanishads refers to. In the Majjhima Nikaya, the Buddha is asked the way to fellowship/companionship/communion with Brahma. He replies that he personally knows the world of Brahma and the way to it, and explains the meditative method for reaching it thus:

“A monk suffuses the world in the four directions with a mind of benevolence, then above, and below, and all around – the whole world from all sides, completely, with a benevolent, all-embracing, great, boundless, peaceful and friendly mind … Just as a powerful conch-blower makes himself heard with no great effort in all four cardina directions, so too is there no limit to the unfolding of [this] heart-liberating benevolence. This is a way to communion with Brahma”. (“Majjhimanikaya”, tr. by Kurt Schmidt, Kristkeitz, Berlin, 1978, p.261, tr. by Tony Page)

You shouldn't do all your research on Wikipedia. I have studied Buddhism and although some Buddhists do not believe there is a God, some do. It really depends on who you talk to.

Answer 4

Buddhism speaks to the Uncaused, the Uncreated, the Absolute Reality. I wouldn't call that atheistic. In Asia where I live, Buddhism is definitely an organized theistic faith with temples, celebrations, hospitals, and educational institutions, just for starters. They are powerful and they are influential. Check the reliablity of your sources.

Answer 5

Christians shouldnt be allowed in the religion section i mean they keep saying its not a religion its a relationship (even though Christianity obviously is a religion, but for some reason they dont think so). So what are they doing in the religion section if they dont think its a religion

Answer 6

It is not atheistic. Bhuddists most certainly are not atheistic.

Jeesh, at least learn of Bhuddism before asking this. I am Daoist and we are taught to respect and follow the customs of our society. (ie: I celebrate Christmas because of the values put forth on that day, the genuine good will not because of some dead guy.)

Ugh!!!! Look, at one time I was Catholic. It didn't mean I don't need to research what I am talking about or at least have a layman's understanding of such.

Answer 7

Technically the Buddha became an all powerful being upon attaining perfect enlightenment, so he does meet the qualification of a religion (depending on your definition). The Buddha became a higher power when he became one with all things in the Universe.

Answer 8

This here, this is the problem with organized religion, spirituality is where it's at Friend. Try it, strip away all the crap and commune with your higher spirit. If focused enough, it will rock your world.

OH.... and ALLOWED? What kind of rules would those be?

Answer 9

Who said Atheists shouldn't be allowed in this section?

Answer 10

Here's your problem: atheists ARE allowed in this section. If there were any rules about atheists and R&S, someone could sue Yahoo! for such discrimination.