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1 | Christ learned from Buddhist dharma? | Ps 115:3 | coldbrilliantsun | 157646 | ||
Thanks BradK! Still wrestling with this one though. I can understand a "righteous wrath" But then God would deliver it Himself and not command a mortal to break the Law of not killing by telling him to kill innocents. Deut 20:10-17 also has accounts of jutifying killing, raping and pillaging so long as it is done in God's name. And Leviticus advocates slavery. Just doesn't sound like the upright moral relgion I thought. But the New Testament is kind and pacifist in context. Why is this? Some scholars believe Christ was influenced by the earlier Buddhist moral ethics of Avihimsa (Sanskrit for non-violence) that was imported from India during the trade routes of 300BC - 200BC which stretched from India to Greece. After all, the physical act of placing the palms together in prayer was also an import from the Buddhists which now us Chrsitans use. Any thoughts or ideas on this? Thanks and blessings, Rob |
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2 | Christ learned from Buddhist dharma? | Ps 115:3 | CDBJ | 157660 | ||
Here is a rather remote, and what some might call, twisted idea yet it’s all biblical. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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3 | Christ learned from Buddhist dharma? | Ps 115:3 | BradK | 157663 | ||
Hi Rob, I can tell there is still some confusion by your answer:-) It's important to understand, Christianity is not an "upright moral religion"! It is a personal relationship with a living God Who reveals Himself through the pages of scripture. It is about the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is about who we acknowledge Him to be- merely a teacher, a good person, or God incarnate! Who do you say that He is? Christ was not influenced by earlier Buddhist moral ethics! That is a silly notion not even remotely supported by scripture. Rob, Budda is dead and still in his grave! Christ, our Savior is risen and alive forevermore ( 1 Cor. 15:20)! Both scripture and history attest to this fact. It sound like you are still on a quest. May you come to know the only true God, Jesus Christ and place your faith in Him. If it will help, I'd highly recommend the book, "New Evidence That Demands a Verdict" by Josh McDowell. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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4 | Christ learned from Buddhist dharma? | Ps 115:3 | CDBJ | 157664 | ||
Hi Brad, I think you might have posted to the wrong guy but I will give your post some serious consideration. Have fun, CDBJ |
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5 | Christ learned from Buddhist dharma? | Ps 115:3 | BradK | 157666 | ||
CDBJ, Sorry about that! I was up late and got up early. I hadn't even finished my first cup of coffee. Brad |
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