There is one God. God commands us to love and respect one another. War is evil and should be avoided. Don't steal, lie, commit adultry or kill. All people are equil in the sight of God. We will all be judged according to our deeds. Our reward in heaven depends on what we did on earth. There is no real damnation but really bad people won't get as many goodies as those who are good.
Buddhism. They definently got it right. No killing, stealing, etc. and no belief in God. You're your own God, there is no higher power. End attachment over material possessions. Use meditation to become one with yourself.
Originally posted by Section 8@10-11-2003 03:04 AM FA, what about Buddhism, although I don't think you would be a very good match. You love Okham's razor to much.
So are you saying that if something is complicated (Buddhism) and requires an indepth path in order to achieve nirvana. Are you saying that something simple (Christianity) and judges you only by your beliefs is more logical. Good things take time and are more complicated.
Originally posted by Section 8@10-11-2003 03:16 AM So are you saying that if something is complicated (Buddhism) and requires an indepth path in order to achieve nirvana. Are you saying that something simple (Christianity) and judges you only by your beliefs is more logical. Good things take time and are more complicated.
Being good is pretty simple actually, you don't have to understand much if you don't lie, cheat, steal, slander or covet.
Also take responsibility for your own actions no matter what will happen, there is nothing complicated about any of the above, you just have to be willing to do it.
Originally posted by Section 8@10-11-2003 02:52 AM Buddhism. They definently got it right. No killing, stealing, etc. and no belief in God. You're your own God, there is no higher power. End attachment over material possessions. Use meditation to become one with yourself.
christianity is fine...
if its followed correctly.
you dont need to take every word and memorize and follow it to the letter. its more about principles that straight up laws. the biggest principle being love. everything you do should be out of love... you would never steal if you loved everyone because it would hurt the person you stole from. you could never kill someone you loved. you couldnt be greedy because you would always wanting to help ones you love. etc. etc.
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