Guest happywisdom Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Correct me if I am wrong but I think that Buddhism refers to a way of living and is not a formal religion. Further, Buddhism has not created or started any wars. All religions of the world would be enhanced by including rather than condemning positive and peaceful and loving and harmonious values. A person practicing Buddhism needs to be attracted and not attacked with a fear based approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGR Posted July 30, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 512 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 8,601 Content Per Day: 1.13 Reputation: 125 Days Won: 2 Joined: 07/16/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/04/1973 Share Posted July 30, 2005 All religions of the world would be enhanced by including rather than condemning positive and peaceful and loving and harmonious values. II Corinthians 6:15 NASB Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemus Prime Posted August 1, 2005 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 462 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/20/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/07/1981 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Agreed, Ron...it seems I've seen two or three others in the past few days, claiming that it is "wrong" for Christianity to be so exclusive...when obviously, that is not the case at all... Christ Himself stated that He is the only way to the Father...there are not "many paths", just one... There are truths not of our own making, things that remain true regardless of what myself, my society, or my culture says about them, and this fact is one of those Truths... AP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme7 Posted August 3, 2005 Group: Junior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 94 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/31/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/28/1978 Share Posted August 3, 2005 i agree that attack is not the best or most effective means of sharing the LORD with others. it seems to me that as believers the best way to share our faith with anyone of any religion is to live our faith. Love them...speak the Word in love to them...share your testimony. also, let the Spirit work through you. So often we attack problems ourselves regardless of the fact that we are often inequipped. i would pray for this person or persons and also pray that God would soften their hearts to hear the Word and be convicted by it; that He would open a door and use you as He sees fit to love and aid this person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemus Prime Posted August 3, 2005 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 462 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/20/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/07/1981 Share Posted August 3, 2005 i agree that attack is not the best or most effective means of sharing the LORD with others. it seems to me that as believers the best way to share our faith with anyone of any religion is to live our faith. Love them...speak the Word in love to them...share your testimony. also, let the Spirit work through you. So often we attack problems ourselves regardless of the fact that we are often inequipped. i would pray for this person or persons and also pray that God would soften their hearts to hear the Word and be convicted by it; that He would open a door and use you as He sees fit to love and aid this person. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Agreed Justme, no stones from this corner... We need to lovingly present those who don't know with the Truth, not cram it down their throats... AP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayyycuuup Posted August 19, 2012 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 68 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,384 Content Per Day: 0.37 Reputation: 155 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/20/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/22/1996 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Hi Inknprkn. You asked ...i was just wondering if there were any tactics to help persuade buddhist people to come to the Lord any kind of help would be good, such as attacking parts of the buddhist beliefs Well for a starter you will not endear yourself to anybody of a different faith by attacking it...I suspect you mean how can we show them where they are going wrong and where their beliefs might enter the realms of fantasy or man-made laws and doctrine. I would suggest you get a book about the Buddhist faith preferably one from a Christian author who is not endorsing what is wriiten there but merely pointing out what they believe and why.... especially if he gives useful Scriptural references. Then when you have dialogue with a Buddhist you will understand where they are coming from and in your conversation they will see you have taken the time to discover for yourself what it is they actually believe..this is a practical method of evangelism. In all you do water it with prayer and allow room for G-d to show you how to reach out more effectively to Buddhists or any other person who has not been brought to a place of repentance through Jesus. I dare say there are a few ex-Buddhists on this site and no doubt they will be happy to share some poignant information with you. Have fun. Botz. You took the words right outta my mouth Botz..... Ink, be humble and pray for wisdom from the Lord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOrangeCat Posted August 30, 2012 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 57 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,426 Content Per Day: 0.27 Reputation: 1,859 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/24/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted August 30, 2012 One thing to keep in mind is that there are different branches of Buddhism. Some are more or less purely philosophical and don't even try to address issues like what eternity might be like. Other branches are more mystical/occult oriented. With that out of the way, I have to agree that finding common ground and the way you live your life as a Christian are the best ways to go about it. On the common ground front I'd say ask a Buddhist to read Ecclesiastes. They'll find a lot to identify with there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldShep Posted August 30, 2012 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 20 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 934 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 137 Days Won: 6 Joined: 07/20/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/12/1950 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hi Inknprkn. You asked ...i was just wondering if there were any tactics to help persuade buddhist people to come to the Lord any kind of help would be good, such as attacking parts of the buddhist beliefs Well for a starter you will not endear yourself to anybody of a different faith by attacking it...I suspect you mean how can we show them where they are going wrong and where their beliefs might enter the realms of fantasy or man-made laws and doctrine. I would suggest you get a book about the Buddhist faith preferably one from a Christian author who is not endorsing what is wriiten there but merely pointing out what they believe and why.... especially if he gives useful Scriptural references. Then when you have dialogue with a Buddhist you will understand where they are coming from and in your conversation they will see you have taken the time to discover for yourself what it is they actually believe..this is a practical method of evangelism. In all you do water it with prayer and allow room for G-d to show you how to reach out more effectively to Buddhists or any other person who has not been brought to a place of repentance through Jesus. I dare say there are a few ex-Buddhists on this site and no doubt they will be happy to share some poignant information with you. Have fun. Botz. You took the words right outta my mouth Botz..... Ink, be humble and pray for wisdom from the Lord I have another tactic~~~just tell them the truth about Chirst and what He did for them. Plus! read that date of the OP..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Dawn Posted August 30, 2012 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 277 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 270 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/13/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/23/1967 Share Posted August 30, 2012 This topic is interesting to me because I've recently made a friend who is into a watered down form of Buddhism. She tends to pick and choose things she likes from various religions and she is VERY influenced by sociology/anthropology. She respects Christianity from an anthropological perspective but also buys into all the nonsense that the Bible has been altered over the years to suit scribes' beliefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler John Posted September 16, 2012 Group: Seeker Followers: 0 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 50 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 6 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/21/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted September 16, 2012 i was just wondering if there were any tactics to help persuade buddhist people to come to the Lord any kind of help would be good, such as attacking parts of the buddhist beliefs thx Our taks is not to attack or undermine what some people may believe; it is to demonstrate to all people the love of Jesus. Most people respond defensively to having their beliefs challenged; most respond positively to being shown love. Jesus commanded us to share his love; he never commanded us to attack anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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