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1.Do not believe just because it is a tradition maintained by oral repetition.

2.Do not believe just because it is an unbroken succession of practice.

3.Do not believe merely because it is hearsay.

4.Do not believe just because it is in the scriptures.

5.Do not believe just because it fits with one's point of view.

6.Do not believe just because it is correct on the ground of metaphysical theories.

7.Do not believe just because it appeals to one's consideration.

8.Do not believe just because it agrees with one's opinions and theories.

9.Do not believe just because the speaker appears believable.

10.Do not believe just because the speaker is our teacher.

…But, whenever you realize by yourselves that these are unwholesome, harmful or are condemned by wise people, and whoever fully undertake or observe them, they will lead to uselessness or suffering, you should abandon them.

…But whenever you realize by yourselves that these are wholesome, not harmful or are admired by wise people, and whoever fully undertake or observe them, they will lead to usefulness or happiness, you should undertake them.

- Kalama Sutta

Do not accept any doctrine from reverence, but first try it as gold is tried by fire.

http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?p=9021271&posted=1#post9021271

"Wearing a green tainted specs & arguing with others, is aimless"
"True gold is not afraid to be trial by fire"

If you interested can read, this.

http://www.zip.com.au/~lyallg/ViewOnBud.htm
http://www.buddhistinformation.com/teacher_of_the_devas.htm

1. The Tathagata is NOT a human. 2. The Tathagata can CHOOSE when to pass into Maha Parinirvana & he did that without being sling on a cross. 3. Many try to kill him, & his diciple too try to betray him out of greed to take his fame, but they failed(That is the real power). 4. The Tathagata can transcend the various planes of heaven & hell.

MOST IMPortantly, never am you told to believe what he says, & there is NO strings attached, if you do not do so.

Amitabha

 

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Namaste,


welcome to the forum and thank you for the post.

you don't sound like most Christians that i know