Is it possible to practice both Buddhism and Christianity?

[smaneck]

The truth is the truth. Denying the truth only confuses the confusers more.

Claiming Christians confuse is called an oxymoron.

 

[gord44]

The truth is the truth. Denying the truth only confuses the confusers more.

Claiming Christians confuse is called an oxymoron.

Lol wut

 

[gord44]

It isn't that complicated.

Leaving buddhism for Christianity.

She made a good point. If one follows a religion for cultural reasons, then starts following a different religion for personal reasons, obviously the religion followed for personal reasons will be more satisfying.

 

[steve_bakr]

I think people who see God in other religions are either looking for the true God and see him in spite of the other religions not because of them while some see their idea of who they want God to be and latch onto that idea because it serves their ego. In the end those who reject Jesus he will in turn in the next life... reject them right back sadly turning them away saying.. I never knew you.

What are you doing and why are you talking like you have the inside track to God? Let's represent Christ and Christianity with Charity and humility.

 

[Zoness]

The truth is the truth. Denying the truth only confuses the confusers more.

Claiming Christians confuse is called an oxymoron.

The irony is not lost on this post.

 

[Sophrosyne]

What are you doing and why are you talking like you have the inside track to God? Let's represent Christ and Christianity with Charity and humility.

Paul stood up to those who were trying to make his flock become circumcised stopping them dead at the council of Jerusalem. He didn't bow to pressure and let then roll over and make their own version of Christianity that wasn't what God commissioned him for why should I accept some messed up idea of Christianity that mixes Buddhism with it and equates some generic god nonsense instead of the plain in your face truthful Gospel?
If someone is about to drive off a cliff is it charity to wave and smile at them while they do so?

 

[smaneck]

Paul stood up to those who were trying to make his flock become circumcised stopping them dead at the council of Jerusalem.
He didn't bow to pressure and let then roll over and make their own version of Christianity that wasn't what God commissioned him for why should I accept some messed up idea of Christianity that mixes Buddhism with it and equates some generic god nonsense instead of the plain in your face truthful Gospel?
If someone is about to drive off a cliff is it charity to wave and smile at them while they do so?

Hmmm. So you are comparing Paul's not requiring gentiles to do something difficult before becoming Christian to your trying to prevent Christians from doing something they think might be enriching?

Looks to me like you are doing the opposite thing from Paul.

 

[dlamberth]

Being a Christian doesn't allow for that confusion though.

I guess what I'm pointing towards is that religions ARE confusing. I find Christianity most confusing. With all of the different sects involved, there are any number of things a person needs to do to be Saved. New Age stuff is REALLY confusing. The thing is, God isn't confusing. All He desires from us is Love, Compassion, Forgiveness and Service to those in need. Doing these things makes God a reality in our lives. It's very simple.

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[Sophrosyne]

Hmmm. So you are comparing Paul's not requiring gentiles to do something difficult before becoming Christian to your trying to prevent Christians from doing something they think might be enriching?

Looks to me like you are doing the opposite thing from Paul.

If you consider demanding one become a Jew and keep the Old Covenant which to gentile Christians is a foreign religion in itself which profits believers nothing in it all.... exactly. Throughout Christianity in the New Testament Paul was dealing with believers in other religions trying to get them to drop non Christian practices showing that the importance of them are nothing. You are trying to equate it is right to add things that are unneeded and equating them as "good" when the example given it different. Paul himself equates it is wrong to add things to his Gospel (change it) and you say it is a good thing to add to it, making Paul essentially a liar. I believe Paul, not you.

 

[Godisgood12]

I guess what I'm pointing towards is that religions ARE confusing. I find Christianity most confusing. With all of the different sects involved, there are any number of things a person needs to do to be Saved. New Age stuff is REALLY confusing. The thing is, God isn't confusing. All He desires from us is Love, Compassion, Forgiveness and Service to those in need. Doing these things makes God a reality in our lives. It's very simple.

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In a way, very well put.

It isn't about what humans require from one another, it is about God. I wouldn't call it simple, for God is very wise yet very, how should I say, perfect.

Christianity isn't confusing. God is love. God is One. God the Father, Gods Word, Gods Spirit. Humans could not understand, God spoke His word with mercy, and now humans can understand.

 

[ViaCrucis]

Feel free to practice whatever religion you want.

But one shouldn't expect for the larger religious community to recognize one as one of their own when it involves deviating significantly from the consensus and identity of the community.

There are many who claim to practice Judaism and Christianity--it shouldn't be surprising that Jews don't recognize these as fellow Jews and part of the Jewish community. The Jewish community has defined for itself what is and is not Judaism, it has unanimously excluded belief that Jesus is the Messiah as an acceptable position to maintain and still be part of the Jewish community.

One of course can continue to call themselves Jews and say they practice Judaism--but don't expect the larger community to concede to every personal whim.

Likewise, Christianity has confessed and defined what it means to be a Christian--to be part of the Christian community. The Nicene Creed exists as the Symbol of Faith, it delineates the bare basics of Christian confession and faith. For example: One can't believe Jesus is a turnip and be recognized as Christian as the historic Christian community defines being Christian.

Dogma is an ugly word for many today. But Christianity isn't Christianity without dogma. Dogma isn't a heavy-handed fist, but the confession of the faithful concerning the acts of God in history in which we place our hope and have our very identity.

-CryptoLutheran

 

[dlamberth]

Dogma is an ugly word for many today. But Christianity isn't Christianity without dogma. Dogma isn't a heavy-handed fist, but the confession of the faithful concerning the acts of God in history in which we place our hope and have our very identity.

Often Dogma IS a heavy handed fist. I think that's the rub.

But at the same time, God is NOT dogma. Yet, as you say, Christianity is.

That image of separation has a lot to do with why I feel that Christianity and Jesus Christ are two completely different things that sometimes cross, but mostly not. And why? Because OF the dogma.

I know that's a rough editorial, but it kind of gives a sense about how much I feel Christianity has drifted away from it's name sake.

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[Godisgood12]

Likewise, Christianity has confessed and defined what it means to be a Christian--to be part of the Christian community. The Nicene Creed exists as the Symbol of Faith, it delineates the bare basics of Christian confession and faith. For example: One can't believe Jesus is a turnip and be recognized as Christian as the historic Christian community defines being Christian.-CryptoLutheran

One can claim to be a Christian and adhere to the "Nicene Creed". The fact is though, a Christian isn't one that agrees to humans standards such as calling themself catholic. A Christian is one that is of God, set apart from the world and beloved of God.

Yes we will obtain the glory and riches stole from us by men professing to have the answer, by the grace of God.

 

[steve_bakr]

One can claim to be a Christian and adhere to the "Nicene Creed". The fact is though, a Christian isn't one that agrees to humans standards such as calling themself catholic. A Christian is one that is of God, set apart from the world and beloved of God.

Yes we will obtain the glory and riches stole from us by men professing to have the answer, by the grace of God.

I am a Christian and Catholic.

 

[BruceDLimber]

Thank You!!

My pleasure.

I'm just trying to understand please. In reading the link provided, Baha'i believe that Baha'u'llah is the second coming of Christ? Is that correct? From what I gather, Baha'i also believe that there will eventually be a single world wide religion. Am I getting the correct as well? Would that religion be Baha'i?

Yes, that's correct.

We're not saying the religion will necessarily be Baha'i; it could even be a religion not around yet that will eventually follow the Baha'i Faith, given that the Baha'i Faith is definitely not the "last religion" or in any other way the "end of the line." And I see Susan, too, has already addressed this question.

Please bear in mind, too, that ALL the great religions are part of a single ever-evolving faith, the Faith of God!

Rather than sending me to a link, could you explain in your own words please?

Not only can the existing site explain the details of all this far better than I can, but meaning no offense, I really don't have the time to write a dissertation when the evidence is already easily available online. (Please bear in mind I'm endeavoring to answer many different questions by various people in many different conferences.)

You are correct in your impression, as I already said above. And if you'd like more details, the website provides them.

Many regards, and I wish you good hunting!

Bruce

 

[Godisgood12]

I am a Christian and Catholic.

I have no reason to doubt it brother.

 

[BruceDLimber]

[to a third party] I'm not going to argue the Bible with an unbeliever....

Save, of course, that you IGNORE the fact that Baha'is accept both Christ and the Bible as legitimate and God-sent!

(I might also remind you of the "judge not" prohibition.)

Bruce

 

[Sophrosyne]

Save, of course, that you IGNORE the fact that Baha'is accept both Christ and the Bible as legitimate and God-sent!

(I might also remind you of the "judge not" prohibition.)

Bruce

I'm sorry but you are NOT accepting the Bible as legitimate when you start adding stuff from other religions to its contents in belief. I remind you that you apparently don't know what "judge not" means where in the bible it talks more about hypocrisy and having the tables turned upon you when you either misjudge or judge harshly. The Bible is full of endless examples where we ARE to judge including words from false teachers and discerning of false spirits.

 

[smaneck]

One can claim to be a Christian and adhere to the "Nicene Creed". The fact is though, a Christian isn't one that agrees to humans standards such as calling themself catholic.

You realize that 'catholic' in the context of the Nicene Creed means universal?

 

[smaneck]

I would agree, which is why I don't call myself a Christian. But by the same token I do claim the right to consider the scriptures of the Bible just as you as a Christian claim the Tanakh as part of your own scriptures.

Feel free to practice whatever religion you want.

But one shouldn't expect for the larger religious community to recognize one as one of their own when it involves deviating significantly from the consensus and identity of the community.

There are many who claim to practice Judaism and Christianity--it shouldn't be surprising that Jews don't recognize these as fellow Jews and part of the Jewish community. The Jewish community has defined for itself what is and is not Judaism, it has unanimously excluded belief that Jesus is the Messiah as an acceptable position to maintain and still be part of the Jewish community.

One of course can continue to call themselves Jews and say they practice Judaism--but don't expect the larger community to concede to every personal whim.

Likewise, Christianity has confessed and defined what it means to be a Christian--to be part of the Christian community. The Nicene Creed exists as the Symbol of Faith, it delineates the bare basics of Christian confession and faith. For example: One can't believe Jesus is a turnip and be recognized as Christian as the historic Christian community defines being Christian.

Dogma is an ugly word for many today. But Christianity isn't Christianity without dogma. Dogma isn't a heavy-handed fist, but the confession of the faithful concerning the acts of God in history in which we place our hope and have our very identity.

-CryptoLutheran