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[MEIOT]

Sure believe that all you want from the books you've read.

Then go to an actually Buddhism country and experience the worship of Buddha and you'll very quickly change your mind.

What the books say and what the world does are two very different things.

It's the same ritualistic worship as any other religion.

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But probably the best of them all and an amazing "human" experience at that to share with thousands of people.

Been to and stayed in Buddhist countries for years. Actually stayed in Nepal for a while - the birthplace of Buddha.
Fascinating though, how one can visit for a brief time and perhaps watch a few documentaries and assume to know every aspect of something.

As with most things there are perversions to the actual beginning and what something should be. And as with most things, looking hard enough, wading through the perversions, the actual message and teaching and understanding can be gained.

your statement of What the books say and what the world does are two very different things is indeed true though

 

[Ninja'd]

And we cant keep him away from them, but for now i will never leave him unattended with them.

You're saying they're Hindu which probably makes them Indian. I'm gonna dip into stereotypes now and ask if you are all living together?

 

[SauRoNZA]

Do you like it when people tell you how to raise your kids?

If it involves a deep failure of logic on my part then I have no problem with someone commenting on it, no.

 

[MEIOT]

It is very clear to me you know absolutely nothing about Buddhism.

Maybe you should learn about it yourself before deciding to impose it on your child (badly) for no good reason whatsoever.

It's an indoctrination much like any other, although with milder context of peace and general understanding and respect for others.

You could simply teach him the same principles of morality without attaching Buddhism to the mix.

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Also considering you called your mother in a law a cuntbag in the very first post and have that perception of her I think you are going to have a very hard (read impossible) time of teaching your kid the principles of Buddhism and the Noble Truths there of.

So narrow-minded - Buddhists are not perfect. Nor do they seek perfection. They are not exempt from human nature and weakness.
Your views are hilariously flawed and judgmental.

I'm willing to bet the OP knows a whole lot more about Buddhism than you claim to. it's clearly apparent

 

[SauRoNZA]

Been to and stayed in Buddhist countries for years. Actually stayed in Nepal for a while - the birthplace of Buddha.
Fascinating though, how one can visit for a brief time and perhaps watch a few documentaries and assume to know every aspect of something.

As with most things there are perversions to the actual beginning and what something should be. And as with most things, looking hard enough, wading through the perversions, the actual message and teaching and understanding can be gained.

your statement of What the books say and what the world does are two very different things is indeed true though

I'm not referring to perversions of any kind really, just stating that although the teaching don't involved that of a Godhead the way in which Buddha is revered and the ritualistic approach to Buddhism really isn't far removed from that of other religions.

Documentaries don't tell the real story at all which is what I was trying to get at.

So sure it's not a religious in concept, but it is a religious in practice if you will.

Of the whole lot it is the best and was an eye opener for me having spent a lot of time with Buddhist and even attending Vesak I can fully see why people would suddenly convert to Buddhism as there is a very strong human interconnection element to it.

I just think the statement that it is not a religious is a bit "Hollywood" and misconstrued to the reality.

If you really want to get technical then you could say the God in the concept of Buddhism is yourself as ultimately your goal is to take yourself to a state of divinity.

 

[rietrot]

If you're going to do a mix of spirituality, at least make it fun and throw in some Greek and norse methodology.

 

[Emjay]

If it involves a deep failure of logic on my part then I have no problem with someone commenting on it, no.

You say it is a failure of logic, but this is according to your own belief systems. You are welcome to that opinion. Yet, you insist on trying to impose your will onto others? Because you don't see value in faith based systems, does not mean that others do not.

 

[MEIOT]

I just think the statement that it is not a religious is a bit "Hollywood" and misconstrued to the reality.

Perhaps to you. And you're entitled to that opinion.

It doesn't change the fact that it's true though

 

[SauRoNZA]

You say it is a failure of logic, but this is according to your own belief systems. You are welcome to that opinion. Yet, you insist on trying to impose your will onto others? Because you don't see value in faith based systems, does not mean that others do not.

WTF?

Where did I say I don't see value?

I literally said that he should keep it open to all of them instead of trying to force feed a particular one.

I even added an example of how my daughter is exposed to them all.

You seemingly only read what you want to read and see what you want to see.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Perhaps to you. And you're entitled to that opinion.

It doesn't change the fact that it's true though

Neither is Jesus drying on the cross true, but you are going to have a very hard time convincing millions of people about that.

There are many things in the world that are true in concept but lacking in reality and the same applies inversely.

 

[Mista_Mobsta]

Your kids so it's the parents decision as to what to do. Religion, in a nutshell, is just a method to ensure people control their inherent animalistic behavior. As the kids grow up, they will realise things for themselves and start making their own decisions regarding religion in general. The important step is to guide them and support them in their decisions and not denigrate their questions or thoughts as they start making their own decisions.

 

[MEIOT]

Neither is Jesus drying on the cross true

Thanks.... now i have images of some middle eastern dude 'drying' on a cross

 

[Emjay]

WTF?

Where did I say I don't see value?

I literally said that he should keep it open to all of them instead of trying to force feed a particular one.

I even added an example of how my daughter is exposed to them all.

You seemingly only read what you want to read and see what you want to see.

Does not change the fact that you are trying to force your opinion onto him.

 

[D3nz]

We are going to visit them next week, and this discussion helps me prepare mentally for the witch in law. They are not involved. She is just an overbearing thing... with issues.

Seems like you have an issue with your mil more than the idea of your child learning about Hinduism. Don't know how long you've been married, but if she's still being overbearing even after you've had children, then she sees you as a pushover.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Thanks.... now i have images of some middle eastern dude 'drying' on a cross

WA HA HAHA> Dammit.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Does not change the fact that you are trying to force your opinion onto him.

If he is feeling forced to do what I stated through my opinion...well then he is rather weak of will.

It's a piece of text on a forum he is welcome to do with as he pleases.

Nothing forced about any of it.

 

[HennieWelkom]

If it involves a deep failure of logic on my part then I have no problem with someone commenting on it, no.

we should all bow down to your extreme use of logic, Nothing like a hysterical anti-religious rant to show what a pro you are at logic. we truly are standing between intellectual giants.

Your regretful rhetoric that anyone who raises there children in a religion is 'indoctrinating' or 'failing in logic' is not as good of a use of logic as you may think, it is nothing more than a close-minded rhetorical jab.

if you want to talk about others use of logic then maybe you should not sprout atheist stereotypes of religious people then.

I had a deeply religious mother that decide to not force her religious views on me, so please don't think you have some magical knowledge about how religious people raise their children.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Seems like you have an issue with your mil more than the idea of your child learning about Hinduism. Don't know how long you've been married, but if she's still being overbearing even after you've had children, then she sees you as a pushover.

If figured that was obvious from the multiple references of cuntbag in the OP that everyone else seems to have glossed over.

 

[Ninja'd]

She blamed me for the hardships we had in the first few months of our sons birth, being born 3 months prematurely and having required operations etc.

Oh crap, you're that dude.

 

[SauRoNZA]

we should all bow down to your extreme use of logic, Nothing like a hysterical anti-religious rant to show what a pro you are at logic. we truly are standing between intellectual giants.

Your regretful rhetoric that anyone who raises there children in a religion is 'indoctrinating' or 'failing in logic' is not as good of a use of logic as you may think, it is nothing more than a close-minded rhetorical jab.

if you want to talk about others use of logic then maybe you should not sprout atheist stereotypes of religious people then.

Aaah I see the problem.

I mentioned the little word atheism and immediately everything else I said was disregarded because your own indoctrination says to reject everything that doesn't have the approval of the magical skywizard.

It's a shame because if I had left out the little word atheism you would have agreed with everything I said.

Why are you religious types always so hyper sensitive and fragile? Is it because you hand over your all your battles to the sky lizard and never learnt anything about personal responsibility?

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FYI the failure of logic referenced him choosing to teach his kid a religion/concept he clearly doesn't even partake in himself. Not even remotely the fact that he chose one in the first place.