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I still maintain that the Friends have the "right" religion, or at least closest to the right one: "I cannot tell you how to experience God. I can only tell you how I experience God."
We have one Quaker who posts here occasionally. There was once another, who unfortunately has left this earthly realm.
Is that all you think Buddhism is...is kindness. Do you know what happens when people are always kind. Little social progress is made. In my view, Buddhism is about making mindful choices. And I do.
bold above, Do you know what happens when people are always kind yes i do know.
kindness increases in the world.
the kindness is noticed and appreciated.
the kindness improves the quality of relationships.
the kindness improves the quality of daily life.
the kindness improves the quality of interactions.
that there is a mindset that seeks to justify, defend, and rationalize unkindness is disturbing.
even more disturbing is the claim that unkindness is necessary for social progress to be made.
and then to top it off, to label it as "mindfulness" as if it is the Buddhist way
bold above, Do you know what happens when people are always kind yes i do know.
kindness increases in the world.
the kindness is noticed and appreciated.
the kindness improves the quality of relationships.
the kindness improves the quality of daily life.
the kindness improves the quality of interactions.
that there is a mindset that seeks to justify, defend, and rationalize unkindness is disturbing.
even more disturbing is the claim that unkindness is necessary for social progress to be made.
and then to top it off, to label it as "mindfulness" as if it is the Buddhist way
yikes.
Well that sure doesn't explain the lack of social progress that is seen in the Buddhist nations of Southeast Asia. But of course, you've only read about that in books.
Well that sure doesn't explain the lack of social progress that is seen in the Buddhist nations of Southeast Asia. But of course, you've only read about that in books.
I think there is SOME social progress, though. When my daughter was staying in a tree house near the elephant sanctuary in Thailand, she texted me that "Someone in the area is playing that song about the werewolves in London that you always sing along to when it comes on the radio."
Now Badlander, her interpretations of what you meant are far more important than your own actual intent! All knowing. All seeing. All understanding.
Yep. Surprising how the two posters who spout kindness, reading ability and tolerance display next to none of that towards posters they do no agree with.I
Still trying to understand how a lack of belief in a God is magical thinking. I dont think believing in a God is magical thinking however the context was more like God hates gays which matches Joe hates gays or God thinks women atvworth half of a man and tjat is good because Joe thinks women are lesser than men. Its almost magical that God has the same opunions as Joe.
Note to Christians, I was not referring to your religion in the woman half the value if man. Hard to believe this has to be explained to intelligent adults.
Atheism is the lack of belief in any Gods and yes I am an atheist however beyond that it does not make any other claims that can magically agree with my lack of belief in a God. Of course I am assuming rhese intelligent posters have spent a minute to understand what an atheist is rather than making up their own definition.
It is not magical thinking that Jesus is your saviour if you are a Christian or that he wast not if you are a Jew. Too simple to miss
bold above, Do you know what happens when people are always kind yes i do know.
kindness increases in the world.
the kindness is noticed and appreciated.
the kindness improves the quality of relationships.
the kindness improves the quality of daily life.
the kindness improves the quality of interactions.
that there is a mindset that seeks to justify, defend, and rationalize unkindness is disturbing.
even more disturbing is the claim that unkindness is necessary for social progress to be made.
and then to top it off, to label it as "mindfulness" as if it is the Buddhist way
yikes.
most of all being kind makes you feel good. kindness IS all about being mindful.
bold above, Do you know what happens when people are always kind yes i do know.
kindness increases in the world.
the kindness is noticed and appreciated.
the kindness improves the quality of relationships.
the kindness improves the quality of daily life.
the kindness improves the quality of interactions.
that there is a mindset that seeks to justify, defend, and rationalize unkindness is disturbing.
even more disturbing is the claim that unkindness is necessary for social progress to be made.
and then to top it off, to label it as "mindfulness" as if it is the Buddhist way
yikes.
It's their excuse for being how they are Tzaph.
They are too arrogant and haughty to ever admit they may not be all that, and be open to wise counsel.
Which is too bad...because it can improve your life.
Just like, through my imperious attitude, I opened myself to your wise counsel. I greatly improved my life, as it motivated me to get my Spiritual house in better order.
What if I'd been too vainglorious, and refused to listen? It would have been a great loss of opportunity.
Enlightenment is rare...one is best served to seize all they can get.
Taking in wisdom is very wise.
Yep. Surprising how the two posters who spout kindness, reading ability and tolerance display next to none of that towards posters they do no agree with. Still trying to understand how a lack of belief in a God is magical thinking. I dont think believing in a God is magical thinking however the context was more like God hates gays which matches Joe hates gays or God thinks women atvworth half of a man and tjat is good because Joe thinks women are lesser than men. Its almost magical that God has the same opunions as Joe. Note to Christians, I was not referring to your religion in the woman half the value if man. Hard to believe this has to be explained to intelligent adults. Atheism is the lack of belief in any Gods and yes I am an atheist however beyond that it does not make any other claims that can magically agree with my lack of belief in a God. Of course I am assuming rhese intelligent posters have spent a minute to understand what an atheist is rather than making up their own definition. It is not magical thinking that Jesus is your saviour if you are a Christian or that he wast not if you are a Jew. Too simple to miss
bold above = "it's almost magical that atheism has the same opinions as atheists"
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