only1 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Considering their similarities that could not be so much of being coincidental, what do you think ? I wonder what the monks think ? I don't refer to their teachings. I refer to their personal stories eg mothers names, miracle pregnancy, born during a journey, prophesized by a Wiseman after birth, 12 disciples 1 betrayed, a book with 12 seals etc. It really copied, then Christianity is a scam. How shall I handle it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Buddha's mum was called 'Mary'? Nice Indian name that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I don't remember a giant cobra (serpent) hooding itself over Jesus, to keep him dry in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piersbeckett Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I thought Buddha was after Christ by some 300 years but I'm afraid the belief that they could 'change the world' has been exploited as a means of control more successfully than their messages have actually changed the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I thought Buddha was after Christ by some 300 years but I'm afraid the belief that they could 'change the world' has been exploited as a means of control more successfully than their messages have actually changed the world. Do you not live in Thailand?... In the year of the Buddha 2558... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddhistVirus Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I thought Buddha was after Christ by some 300 years but I'm afraid the belief that they could 'change the world' has been exploited as a means of control more successfully than their messages have actually changed the world. WHAT!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNo1 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Watch the History Channel. There were lots of prophets around Jesus' time claiming divinity, virgin birth and preaching and performing miracles. Major figures in other religions were also said to have come from virgin birth. It seems to have been a qualification for being devine. Try Googling "virgin birth." Also, to find out who Jesus really was, read Zealot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loptr Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I am Ra.. That's the only hint you get... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traxster Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I seem to recall that 'Jesus' wasn't actualyy called 'Jesus' until about three or four hundred years after he died. And quite a lot of his 'story' is borrowed from what might be called ,pre Christian history'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 There appears that Thomas, after he betrayed Jesus , travelled to South India using the Arab Traders and their ships using the trade winds. And a lot of stuff was added to Christianity after Jesus was crucified - borrowing from other religions and cults in an effort to get numbers (and donations no doubt) . Who really knows what is historically accurate and what was added to push the religion along a bit . It is still happening . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I thought Buddha was after Christ by some 300 years but I'm afraid the belief that they could 'change the world' has been exploited as a means of control more successfully than their messages have actually changed the world. This year in Thailand is 2558 BE (Buddha Enlightenment). This year in Thailand is 2015 AD (Anno Domini). This means that Buddha was around some 543 years before Christ so you are about 800 years out. Close, but sorry, no cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 One way or another we are all "victims" of our own stupidity as regards the worshipping of deities. Man had a need to find out the reason why he was here, where he came from and what his life was all about, and was he only here for a short period of time and then disappeared for ever, or was there another life? – – – – and so on. Some religions decided to make this into a business opportunity (the Catholic Church for example) and even now, others still do, and even though Scientology is not considered a religion, it still has "religious status" with regards to being a charity or some-such like. Other recent ones like Mormonism seek to tell a modern-day version of the founding of their faith, borrowed of course from the past. Religion, in whatever form, has been responsible for more killing, war, torture, repression, poverty and genocide than any other event, man-made or otherwise in the history of the world (as we know it anyway). How you handle that is completely up to you, however you will get just as much peace of mind/good luck/healing/long life etc by worshipping a corn dolly as you will any other deity out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only1 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Buddha's mum was called 'Mary'? Nice Indian name that! I am told Mary was renamed later.Originally it was Miryam or Maya. One belonged to each mother. Of course, they don't copy 100%,right ? Those others I mentioned above are good enough evidence. I wonder if this is the reason why in Asia, the churches always discouraged their followers from learning about other religions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only1 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 I don't remember a giant cobra (serpent) hooding itself over Jesus, to keep him dry in the rain. Did I mentioned that or you missed something ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only1 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 I thought Buddha was after Christ by some 300 years but I'm afraid the belief that they could 'change the world' has been exploited as a means of control more successfully than their messages have actually changed the world. I do research.I am curious from whom you learn that ? The church or any pastor ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only1 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Some religions decided to make this into a business opportunity (the Catholic Church for example) and even now, others still do, and even though Scientology is not considered a religion, it still has "religious status" with regards to being a charity or some-such like. Other recent ones like Mormonism seek to tell a modern-day version of the founding of their faith, borrowed of course from the past. How you handle that is completely up to you, however you will get just as much peace of mind/good luck/healing/long life etc by worshipping a corn dolly as you will any other deity out there. Speaking of Mormonism, I think they borrowed and copied from Buddhism. If you check all their difference in belief and practice, you will see that they are all Buddhism-like eg believing doing good is enough to go heaven(may not believe in any god), eating less meat, do yoga and meditation, no liquor, just to name a few. And proven they do live longer by about 10 years compared to other Christians. This very well put Christianity to shame and proved a lot if the Christianity god is really fake ? Since Christianity don't recognise them and call them Satanic. My point is "if" Jesus was really fake or copied from Buddha and Horus, then he is not son of any god and cannot believed. And since we know it, it is our duty to tell the world and save those innocent Christians. That's what the Buddha taught, isn't it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 When i was travelling in India, i was told by some monk that both Jesus and Buddha are avatars of Vishnu, same as Rama, Krishna etc. The most important similarity between them, IMHO, is that they were against the bigotry of the priests, and their exploitation of their status for material gains. The fact that religions have been used as an excuse for crimes and wars, is not a proof that the world would be better without religions.. .. And a religious man is not necessarily better than an atheist, and viceversa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only1 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 I think some of you missed my point. My point is Jesus and Christianity is just one example that how people can use Buddhism to create another for bad intentions. Although religions are not meant to be bad but if there are enough proofs or evidence found that it was false and bad, I think one should not cover it but expose it. The Buddha taught people not to lie and I am sure that includes covering up any lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Some religions decided to make this into a business opportunity (the Catholic Church for example) and even now, others still do, and even though Scientology is not considered a religion, it still has "religious status" with regards to being a charity or some-such like. Other recent ones like Mormonism seek to tell a modern-day version of the founding of their faith, borrowed of course from the past. How you handle that is completely up to you, however you will get just as much peace of mind/good luck/healing/long life etc by worshipping a corn dolly as you will any other deity out there. Speaking of Mormonism, I think they borrowed and copied from Buddhism. If you check all their difference in belief and practice, you will see that they are all Buddhism-like eg believing doing good is enough to go heaven(may not believe in any god), eating less meat, do yoga and meditation, no liquor, just to name a few. And proven they do live longer by about 10 years compared to other Christians. This very well put Christianity to shame and proved a lot if the Christianity god is really fake ? Since Christianity don't recognise them and call them Satanic. My point is "if" Jesus was really fake or copied from Buddha and Horus, then he is not son of any god and cannot believed. And since we know it, it is our duty to tell the world and save those innocent Christians. That's what the Buddha taught, isn't it ? no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidieunimaitre Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I am Ra.. That's the only hint you get... Ra from Stargate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidieunimaitre Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Buddha's mum was called 'Mary'? Nice Indian name that! I am told Mary was renamed later. Originally it was Miryam or Maya. One belonged to each mother. Of course, they don't copy 100%,right ? Those others I mentioned above are good enough evidence. I wonder if this is the reason why in Asia, the churches always discouraged their followers from learning about other religions ? And what about his girlfriend, Maria Magdalena I believe - also called the BG (there we have a link with Thailand!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I think some of you missed my point. My point is Jesus and Christianity is just one example that how people can use Buddhism to create another for bad intentions. Although religions are not meant to be bad but if there are enough proofs or evidence found that it was false and bad, I think one should not cover it but expose it. The Buddha taught people not to lie and I am sure that includes covering up any lie. christianity is not bad, some of the people who subscribe to christianity are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only1 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 AYJAYDEE, Why do you reply no to my comment on Mormonism being closer or copied Buddhism ? Their practice and way of life obviously so. Yes, people created religions but in the case of Christianity, since Jesus and their almighty God claims are both logic defying and debunked by science, it's proven the source and originality of the religion is not good but bad. Another evidence is the way they collect money. Why must they collect in such manners instead of using a stationed box like all the other sincere religions ? The Galileo case and their relationships with Islam are also evidence that their god is fake or a bad religion. I feel sorry to their followers. Hope they don't influence the Thai much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 AYJAYDEE, Why do you reply no to my comment on Mormonism being closer or copied Buddhism ? Their practice and way of life obviously so. Yes, people created religions but in the case of Christianity, since Jesus and their almighty God claims are both logic defying and debunked by science, it's proven the source and originality of the religion is not good but bad. Another evidence is the way they collect money. Why must they collect in such manners instead of using a stationed box like all the other sincere religions ? The Galileo case and their relationships with Islam are also evidence that their god is fake or a bad religion. I feel sorry to their followers. Hope they don't influence the Thai much. the no was in answer to your last sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only1 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Why no ? Please elaborate a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Why no ? Please elaborate a little. buddha didnt teach that it was our job to save christians or anyone else for that matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only1 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 But there is no Christianity during his time. Nothing is permanent he said. So the good intentions apply here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 But there is no Christianity during his time. Nothing is permanent he said. So the good intentions apply here. whose good intentions? apply to who or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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