wikey321

Exactly. Being a vegan or refuse to take cow meat -> wrongful. Watch this then you will understand. Cow also has their own family and deserve a family life. It has nothing to do with religion, just do what i think is helpful. "Note: my video was removed: ---> those interested go youtube search the word "A Mother's Love mercyforanimals" let me know vegan is wrongful. Meditate or Yoga -> wrongful Watch video slight related to other religion such as Dragon Ball-> wrongful Acupuncture -> wrongful because the founder (not sure exactly) seems related to Taoism See a non Christian Doctor -> wrongful because the doctor accidentally tell a story of a monk. Watch Other religion performing ritual publish on FB -> wrongful

It has 2 major courses, one psychology/science and one religion. Original teaching is very limited study on religion. So in psychology, Karma is cause and effect. What it teaches "me" if make mistake, then have to responsible for the mistake else it will keep repeating. I am here not to promote Buddhism as Buddhism doesn't promote the religion itself yet make the "real" Buddhist rare in number. Historically, first few version of Sutra was written in Pali language so only the rich or highly educated person in ancient time able to understand it. Many Buddhist not even know who is Buddha and worshiping statue for wealth, health and peace. In Buddhism, we believe Buddha just a doctor, if you pay money to him and worship him without understand the Sutra and practice, how can you heal from the sickness. Well, at the moment i am not interested to join other Christian to hate or discriminate other religions. I just feeling to leave a place that Abraham religion not even bother.

Feeling to accept Christ and join others to criticize Buddha and other religions lead as Satan or enemy would be difficult to me. I also working under majority of so call Abraham religion and i felt treated only like a slave as a profession office job. Racist issues is quite critical as what i noticed, i am scared sometime and i really not sure whether because of this Abraham religion! What is in my mind now is to move away from these Abraham religion to a place that they never interested to bother. https://www.wowshack.com/18-images-to-remember-the-may-1998-riots-some-nsfw/ Buddha didn't do anything wrongful, he viewed other same as him including animal, plants even a devil but it sounds so harmful from Christ. Good bye guys.

If i feel uncomfortable, aggressive and anger of understand the religion stuff regardless of Hinduism or Christianity or what ever then i would seek for a doctor or high IQ, PQ and EQ folks to clear this up. Check and think about it after talk to few high wisdom folks. Religion stuff if misunderstood can be quite dangerous. Nevertheless, since i was a child without studying any religion, i just having an instinct to seek for the truth, understanding and respect other culture for an enlightenment path.

Agreed. It sounds a bit like 2001 USA Twin Tower incident. Because Muslim they derived from Abraham Religion so they have same believe to destroy or kill others when they found different religion. Well, respect wont happen any how. If you want to convince no religion or other religion people to enter Christian peacefully. 1. https://answersingenesis.org/world-religions/buddhism/ ->Tips for Sharing the Gospel with Buddhists 2. Or if you dont follow, then you go to hell. Or if it is not same religion then is enemy? --> Does this is what you learn from Church ? Which one do you think people will follow and accept ?

>>FYI Satan and his demons look for people who meditate in lonely places like jungles. That is where he caught Mohammed, John Smith, Siddharta, etc etc. I tell you what, i have many Christian friends. Some of them, but not all that i felt discrimination and racist. I know the truth now. When they found something or someone is not derive from West or it's has little relation with other religion, then they will reject it. For example, if someone is sick, then he/she found the doctor is opposite religion then he/she will feel rejection because of this chicken and egg issue. It's applicable to any form of science, philosophy, media, youtube video, facebook info, sport, language, food, etc. Personally i still not feel this religion has issue but more on the person understand the content of Bible, the Church or Pastor issues. Good Bye Guys!

>>You are like the Jews who killed Jesus because he told themt hey were wrong! Buddhist should respect all living, an little ant and even plants. Basic practicing is 0 killing, practice appreciate living being. We (Buddhist) see Jesus is a enlighten man which same level as Prince Siddharta if you have read the link i have provided above so we definitely wont kill him. Prince Siddharta is a humble guy who like to meditate in the jungle to avoid this killing world. He never admitted he is a God and perhaps he will discomfort if Buddhist worship him also. Perhaps, he will be Christian too if Jesus born before him.

Well, i really would like to quit this forum as i dont feel welcome at most. "Crazy, Satan, Stupid "-> well, after many years of this religions things, end up i would rather more study on something so call "Emotional Intelligence" as i believe it's ultimate goal of every single religion. >>As for you saying you are vegetarian - Christans are allowed to eat fish, shellfish, birds and animals so long as we drain the blood out of them. Obviously any Christian can be a >.vegetarian and not feel guilty of killing other life to eat. I take Vege because scientifically it will improve my immune system and digestion system. Have u ever seen any vegan with a lot of sickness? I will replace the nutrition i need from supplement. In what i knew from this Buddhism about vegan, it's a way learning how to respect and appreciating others including animal and plants. It's way practicing of compassion. Good bye.

>>But as it relates to the life that comes after this life, there is only one correct view. Jesus Christ Crucified for Sins >> Anything short of that, is of the kingdom of darkness. "Every golden Buddha in your city is a statue to Satan, as well as every Hindu idol" #1. I think Better be mindful of putting sensitive wording online. It could be illegal under Blasphemy Law. #2. Buddhism and Christianity has similarity of teaching which is Enlightenment thru meditation. Well, Buddhism exists before Christ and i am not sure how it can against Christ during the innocence Prince Siddharta time? Since it has similarity so it leads to darkness also? There are different types of meditation described in the Bible, but Jesus recommends concentration as the preferred method to union with God. In the secular realm, concentration mediation can also be known as mindfulness. https://christaudio.com/blogs/christian-meditation/secret-bible-verses-to-christian-enlightenment-and-meditation

Agreed. Many countries and states still have Blasphemy Law. Be careful guys especially travel to other countries. You might get jail up to 7 years or more. Badawi was first jailed in 2012 for violating Saudi Arabia’s IT law and “insulting” religious authorities through his online writings and hosting those of others on his website. His sentence in 2012 was 7 years prison and 600 lashes, later increased on appeal. https://end-blasphemy-laws.org/countries/middle-east-and-north-africa/saudi-arabia/

Check out the video above. I think i have enough said. Sayorana Guys! Thank you for the fruitful info and guideline to me what to do next!

>>Probably the better way to say what you've been trying to say here is … you are asking people to take the other person's “feelings about their own religion” >>into consideration when speaking to them about Christ. Dont you think that is Emotional Intelligence in human language ? Mine is still quite bad

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Already mentioned above --> What the message i would like to bring here is not to prove or promote Buddhism is the BEST religion but is pray to God to respect others religion. It's would be easier to influence other to accept Christ if you know well and understand the so call "Satan" or opponent strength and weakness. Let me know if i am wrong! Also provided a link written by Christian above on how to handle Buddhist to enter Christian

3 hours ago, wikey321 said: I strongly believe the way of approaching non Christian in this way would create strong anger and violence to each other among the human race fellowship. Does Jesus really wants us to create fierce, anger and even a war to fight for him? I personally don't think so, that's why i come to Church to 2nd time to find out. Yes, in a way. Jesus sets himself apart from other religions on purpose, knowing it will enrage people who don't agree. Matthew 10:33-35 King James Version (KJV) 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. The gospel isn't about making people feel good but inviting them into a complete transformation by repenting, believing in Jesus as Saviour, and submitting to Jesus as Lord and Master of our lives. Even though Jesus' sacrifice in the cross is proof of his love for mankind, He won't compromise on being the only way to the Father in Heaven. Still, He invites everyone to be saved by trusting in the name of Jesus. Wikey replies as below. Think positive always. ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_10 Verse 34[edit] "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send [or bring] peace, but a sword."[9][10] This is a much-discussed passage, often explained in terms of the "apocalyptic-eschatological" context of the 1st century.[11] R. T. France explains the verse, in context with the subsequent verse 35: "The sword Jesus brings is not here military conflict, but, as vv. 35–36 show, a sharp social division which even severs the closest family ties. … Jesus speaks here, as in the preceding and following verses, more of a division in men’s personal response to him."[12] The text of Matthew's Gospel in the Book of Kells alters gladium, the Vulgate translation of makhairan "sword", to gaudium "joy", resulting in a reading of "I came not [only] to bring peace, but [also] joy".[13]

i am still here. Just step back, think and observe first.

Dear all, I was a ex-Buddhist practitioner for 7 years. I was invited to a Church to learn and study the way of life of Christian. This is the 2nd time i am trying to visit Church and find a rightfulness and peacefulness ways of life. Well, the same things does happened again when i was approached the fellow Christian and asked about my background which is Buddhist. They are so against towards the other religion and even claiming the statue or any form picture exists in my temple are form of Satan. i felt so discriminated and insulted ! Below is one the example. "Every golden Buddha in your city is a statue to Satan, as well as every Hindu idol" "We must take up the spiritual weapons of our warfare, and we must carry the good news of Christ’s victory over Satan to a perishing world. " https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/4-ways-christians-can-respond-to-a-satanic-statue I strongly believe the way of approaching non Christian in this way would create strong anger and violence to each other among the human race fellowship. Does Jesus really wants us to create fierce, anger and even a war to fight for him? I personally don't think so, that's why i come to Church to 2nd time to find out. "The destruction of idols and images as icons of veneration is called iconoclasm,[10] and this has long been accompanied with violence between religious groups that forbid idol worship and those who have accepted icons, images and idols for worship" Reference: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idolatry I have come across an article from the fellowship of "Christian" official web site on how to handle a Buddhist visits to Church. Let me know your thought especially you still think other religions is a Satan? "Some have long ministered in the Buddhist world. When they share methods that have proved fruitful, and others that have flopped, we should listen. The following common sense suggestions can be adapted according to context." This is spiritual warfare, so start with prayer! The Holy Spirit has long tilled the soil in Buddhist hearts, and will continue to do so. The demonic is often in play. Do not tread flippantly onto the battlefield. Be pre-emptive (1 Peter 3:15). Research Buddhism. Truly understanding a Buddhist’s faith is key and shows respect. Familiarity with things like The Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path, and The Middle Way is imperative. If you get pressed into a discussion, do not be afraid to ask questions about what the Buddhist believes so that you can properly discuss the issues. https://answersingenesis.org/world-religions/buddhism/ I Pray to God to respect others, Wikey Post information note: I gotta to write some important key note here because many not clicking the link above for brief info about Buddhism. 1. Original Buddhism teaching not required to worship to Buddha because he is just a human that achieved enlightenment. Many monks that providing Buddhism classes will also not recommend worship but rather understand the Sutra (Buddhism version of Bible) meaning word by word and practice it daily. 2. Enlightenment or the awaken is free of suffering and believed to able to manage completely of our brain unconscious and conscious thinking. Normally our mistake comes from unconscious action that create the suffering like argument in this topic . This is goal of Buddhism and afterlife will be Nirvana, a place free from suffering. To provide more scientific supportive info, "I" personally believe those awaken has ability to control the 3rd eye or so call Pinael Gland, a part of our brain that manage the dream. "I" believe those awaken able to be conscious and control what they want in the dream which technically they are in Nirvana without any side effect. So they can meditate for a very long time and having conscious dream. Technically, Buddha should have "awaken" , mastered it in the dream of Nirvana and free from suffering. Buddha core strength eventually is meditation and not worship. In ancient time, many might not even have a food to eat, being very skinny and Prince Siddhartha(Buddha) had born before Christ. What's wrong them to meditate, hibernate and have a good dream? After centuries, human has revised the original teaching where born of many other worshiping other Buddhism statues like Bodhisattva, Guan Yin or known as Avalokiteśvara. Buddhism views Jesus as Bodhisattva if you read the link(answeringenesis) i've provided above. Below explain a bit more on Nirvana experienced by Buddha. Whether original Buddhism teaching is a science or a religion? https://www.world-of-lucid-dreaming.com/how-to-meditate-for-lucid-dreaming.html 3. Before i picked up the Buddhism study in depth past 7 years, my senior Buddhist actually recommends me to Church instead of Buddhism base on my personality and character after a long chat. They explained and provide comparison as what i shared on the link above. The reason i didn't choose to be a Christian because of the topic title above in the past. I felt so offended and sound a bit terrorism just like "if not same religion then is enemy?" I would still believe it's the people mindset issue and not actually the religion issue. My current Buddhism teacher also implicitly taught that i am allowed to choose other religion so long follow a righteous teacher and right religion. The more i study Buddhism, i found it's just a book of Science and psychology . Of course, my goal is not Nirvana because it's extremely hard and so far only a person achieved it namely Buddha. In Buddhism, we also have heaven afterlife for those fail to achieve enlightenment which is very similar to Christian. What the message i would like to bring here is not to prove or promote Buddhism is the BEST religion but is pray to God to respect others religion. It's would be easier to influence other to accept Christ if you know well and understand the so call "Satan" or opponent strength and weakness. Let me know if i am wrong! https://answersingenesis.org/world-religions/buddhism/