Tag: Buddhism
One of the problems with Christianity is that Christians are so exclusivist. Christians think they have the only true way. Why can’t Christians be like the nice inclusivist Buddhists? You would never hear the Dalai Lama make an exclusivist claim! “Liberation in which ‘a mind that understands the sphere of reality annihilates all defilements in … Read More “Dalai Lama on Inclusivism” »
While western religions are normally the target of the harshest criticism, Christopher Hitchens shows he is an equal opportunity critic with his chapter “There is No ‘Eastern” Solution.” As stated before, I am in no position to provide a detailed response as this is not my area. But I have few thoughts. I do appreciate … Read More “Child Abuse and Other Errors” »
One of the problems with conservative Christians is that they are intolerant of other religions. The religious right insists that their beliefs are correct and all the other religions are wrong. In our pluralistic society, that is unacceptable. This makes Christianity dangerous and creates some anger on the part of Christianity’s critics. It is true … Read More “When It’s Wrong to Be Right: Other Religions” »