or is use of different religions' aspects heresy regardless of one's religious affiliation?
likewise, is it okay to piecemeal aspects of a variety of religions on one's path to find God/Enlightenment?
2007-12-18 05:20:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
you betcha.
many of the 8 fold can be drawn in parallel to the 10 commandments. but, in stead of negatively phrased guides ("thou shall not..."), the 8 fold encourages positive actions rather than commanding against negative ones. i remember as a child i had no idea what coveting my neighbor's wife was until the old testament told me what it is.
2007-12-18 05:24:29 · answer #1 · answered by ỉη ץ٥ڵ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The eightfold path is just a recipe for morality. I should think it's pretty universal.
However, you can't also follow Buddhist ideas of reincarnation, life-as-suffering and non-essentialism and call yourself Christian, as they run counter to Christian doctrine. I personally don't see anything wrong with using aspects of different religions to create a personal philosophy, but a lot of religious authorities do.
2007-12-18 13:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 8 fold path is more of a means of introspection and enlightenment which can be applied to any faith and lifestyle.
2007-12-18 13:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by smedrik 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Eastern religions are generally more flexible than Western religions (Christian faiths). You can be Hindu & Buddhist if you wish without them being mutually exclusive. You can also believe in Christ if you wish and practice Eastern religions, just as long as you don't try to adhere STRICTLY to a Western, Christian religion itself.
2007-12-18 13:23:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cant see why not as long as the focus is on God, then I see no problem with the 8 fold path, or Yoga for that matter.
my catholic fiance is very much into the buddist culture and does yoga almost daily but still remains very catholic
2007-12-18 13:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by Adam of the wired 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Buddhisim is more of a teaching, or a pathway of life than a religion. It does not tell you to worship Buddha, he is a more of a teacher than a God. So I say go for it! Take Care. :)
2007-12-18 13:26:31 · answer #6 · answered by . 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it is. It is called syncretism. The danger is that you wind up picking what you find is satisfactory. As a believer, I find that the Bible is the final authority in all matters concerning our everyday living. Good question though.
2007-12-18 13:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the true religion, as given by christ on earth, we have in that , all we will ever need. if you seek enlightenment from another source, you may end of deceived, and worse loose your immortal soul.
2007-12-18 17:22:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. You cannot believe Christianity and follow the Buddhist injunction of "right knowledge".
2007-12-18 13:23:53 · answer #9 · answered by neil s 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In spite of all their chit chat about tolerance, the underlying truth to Christians is still: If it is not of God, it's against God. Welcome to the Dark Ages!
2007-12-18 13:23:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋