Omega wrote:What is the goal of Buddhism? is it not to achieve nirvana which is a state of complete nothingness, but yet there are lousy deceivers who try and compare it to Christianity!
They certainly are not Buddhists who would do such things. Why would a buddhist feel the need to compare him/herself to another? Obviously everyone is free to believe as they will. The next time a buddhist comes to my door to explain their religion to me I will ask them why they would compare themselves to Christianity.
Funny, The wicked one is attempting to hinder me at this very moment, but I rebuke him in the name of Jesus.
Your cat? What are you talking about?
It is written:The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10
Is this the rebuking you speak of? I am very impressed by your use of color and size. It makes your statement seem important.
Hmmm...let me see, Buddhism and the Devil who comes to take life.
Are you actually comparing buddhism with your image of satan? You don't find that a bit of a stretch?
And Christianity where they might receive life, eternal life!
The demons are horrible liars and their doctrines are ludicrous.
I do not know where you stand as in terms of religion and your faith, but I do know that there are two choices for every person.
1. Choose eternal death{The destruction of your soul in the lake of fire}
Or
2. Choose everlasting life through the Son of God.
I am saddened to find that your life is so limited. Your God promised free will, yet you would hang on to these 2 choices as the extent of being. You suffer greatly.
I will write this passage regardless of what people might think, because i know what i have to do.
It is written: nother parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.
Could you paraphrase this so I might better understand your intent?
The quoting option is not working correctly for some reason. :roll:
You wrote:
We should also note that Buddhism in China never displaced Confucianism and Taoism, both of which also are divided into a number of schools and sects. The Chinese tended to use a mix and match approach to religion, and temple alters often held iconography from all three of these important popular religions. Westerners coming into contact with Chinese religion often, probably almost inevitably, misunderstood how great the differences were between Asian concepts about religion and the religions of Abraham. Ho-Ttaibecame for the West the, "Fat Buddha". Actually, Ho-Tai is the Chinese eequivalentto Santa Clause and is revered by the populace at large. Ho-Tai was a Buddhist monk in South China who worked in a monastery kitchen where he loved to sample the fare. He was a likable fellow, and was known for his love of children. Whenever he could, Ho-Tai, would gather home-made toys and "cookies" into a large sack. He carried his sack of goodies to all the surrounding villages where he was greeted by throngs of children. After his death, he became legendary and his statue became a common fixture as a good luck charm.
Quite amusing, why?
Do you not see what is going on here?
Why is Confucianism and Taoism divided into a number of schools and sects?
That is how the demons spread confusion and their doctrine, if you understand?
Much like Christianity has divided into a number of schools and sects. Or have you forgotten about such things as the numerous schools of Christianity?
I once read a passage, i believe that it was from Chuang Tzu which read:Chuang Tzu dreamed that he was a butterfly, flying about enjoying itself. It did not know that it was Chuang Chou. Suddenly he awoke, and veritably was Chuang Chou again. He did not know whether it was Chuang Chou dreaming that he was a butterfly, or whether it was the butterfly dreaming that it was Chuang Chou. Between Chuang Chou and the butterfly there must be some distinction. This is a case of what is called the transformation of things.
Can anyone see how ridiculous that sounds :roll: :roll: :roll: , seems as if he is confused by demons.
It is written:For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. 1 Corinthians 3:19
God Bless!
I enjoy your usage of the bible, but I would sincerely wish that you would paraphrase what you mean to say by using such passages.
I get the sense that you have a narrow vision of other religions and you have a deep fear of satan and his devils. Let me assure you that buddhism is not associated with satan in any manner.