...will decline the Medal of Freedom, since it's been tarnished by Bush giving it to George Tenet?
2007-10-16 05:02:18 · 23 answers · asked by ZombieTrix 2012 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lady Phoenix, I questioned that decision, too. I do think he brought awareness to the need for humans to care for the environment, but I'm not sure that Gore was the best choice for the Peace Prize either.
2007-10-16 05:13:45 · update #1
Not quite sure of my facts on the Tenet thing. But I do know that the Congressional Medal of Freedom is presented by Congress, and not by the President. The fact that a vast majority of Congress have recognized that the Dalai Lama is perhaps our single best hope for peace on this planet should give us all SOME hope, despite the political tarnish that goes with all such awards. The fact that Bush is attending the presentation and meeting with His Holiness is astounding. All sorts of countries around the world have caved in to pressure from China -- cancelling meetings with His Holiness in order to preserve trading rights. I have questioned and loathed George Bush at every turn and I won't even get into that rant for the purpose of this question. But for the Congress and the President to essentially tell China to "piss off," while we honor and meet with the legitimate leader of Tibet is something we should all be pleased by.
EDIT: Peter D, study up a bit. The fact that we Tibetan Buddhists regard the Dalai Lama as the rebirth of an enlightened being (Chenrezig in Tibet, Avalokiteshvara to most other Buddhists) is not the same as regarding him as a deity.
2007-10-16 06:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by buddhamonkeyboy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dalai Lama isn't a name of a person, I THINK it's a title of leader of religious officials of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism. In my place the word Dalai Lama is definitely more popular than Dawkins, since we're in a buddhist country
2016-05-22 22:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by dona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I noticed that almost every sample of Penn and Tellers segment on The Lama has been removed from the internet.
I think Bush & Company are intent upon provoking China into an act of war. This award to the Lama is like giving China a poke in the eye. The Lama was on the USA payroll long before he ever left Tibet.
2007-10-16 05:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by Y!A-FOOL 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Dalai Lama is just a nice guy in an orange robe. Sure, he has raised awareness, to those who listen to the someone like the Dalai Lama.
However, consider this:
The Dalai Lama is seen by his followers as a deity in human form. Even if he acts responsibly, as this one seems to do, as a deity he has absolute power and is among an elite caste.
He seems like a really cool guy, but his is a religious designation whose authority relies on some supernatural assumptions. That doesn't mean he's a bad guy, but it is the only reason anyone has heard of him.
2007-10-16 05:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by Peter D 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, and nobody says anything about Gore getting a Nobel Prize for idiocy.
" One of the WORLD'S FOREMOST meteorologists Friday called the theory that helped Al Gore win a share of the Nobel Prize "ridiculous" and the product of "people who don't understand how the atmosphere works." Dr. William Gray
2007-10-16 05:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by lady_phoenix39 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
If it brings the people of Tibet one step closer to freedom, then he should accept it.
Honour all men. -1 Peter 2:17.
2007-10-16 05:12:12 · answer #6 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No,
I hope he accepts it in order to bring greater awareness of the plight of his people.
Tenet received it for war, the Dalai Lama might restore its true meaning.
Primoa and Crusader's responses are perfect examples that show why Christianity is really a dangerous and violent religion wrapped in a mask of Love.
2007-10-16 05:08:36 · answer #7 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
He wouldn't do so. Not in his nature to get involved in other people's politics.
Furthermore - every public appearance and recognition from other leaders of the world is a reminder of to all about Tibet.
2007-10-16 05:07:57 · answer #8 · answered by D.Chen 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Not so much for the shrub tarnishing it, but because the people of his country aren't free.
2007-10-16 05:06:47 · answer #9 · answered by Keltasia 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No. The honor is deserved in his case. Why should it be "tarnished" by any other recipient?
2007-10-16 05:07:18 · answer #10 · answered by auntb93 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋