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He acknowledges that this is a manipulation there at the end. Also did anyone else found Paul equalizing all religions as same but then emphasizing his (i.e., God's son) Jesus as a bit bias in favor of Christianity? There is no Jesus in other eastern religions like Hinduism or Budhism.
There is no Jesus in other eastern religions like Hinduism or Budhism.
He acknowledges that this is a manipulation there at the end. Also did anyone else found Paul equalizing all religions as same but then emphasizing his (i.e., God's son) Jesus as a bit bias in favor of Christianity? There is no Jesus in other eastern religions like Hinduism or Budhism.
He acknowledges that this is a manipulation there at the end. Also did anyone else found Paul equalizing all religions as same but then emphasizing his (i.e., God's son) Jesus as a bit bias in favor of Christianity? There is no Jesus in other eastern religions like Hinduism or Budhism.
I noted that also. The Jesus of the Bible is cited as the only way to the Father (John 14:6); and that there's salvation in no other name (Acts 4:12). Buddha can't save anyone, and neither can Muhammad. Harvey forgot to mention that.
I noted that also. The Jesus of the Bible is cited as the only way to the Father (John 14:6); and that there's salvation in no other name (Acts 4:12). Buddha can't save anyone, and neither can Muhammad. Harvey forgot to mention that.
As a point of clarification, Buddhists don't believe in salvation. Further, Buddha was a man not a deity.
Maybe not in the way Christians think of salvation. However, Buddhists are seeking release from the cycle of death and rebirth, hoping to achieve Nirvana (merging with The Brahman i.e. "Supreme Being") forever. That would be a form of heavenly eternal bliss. Just saying.
Absolutely, Buddhists want to end the cycle of suffering, death and rebirth.
Oh, and I meant to add that Buddhists believe that each person must end his or her own cycle of suffering, death and rebirth. It comes from within.
One of my favorite quotes from Christian thought: "Physician, heal thyself".
Oh, you reminded me about a book that I believe you will enjoy. It's a novel, by a wise and learned author. It's called The Breath of God. I just finished it. I found it thought provoking and a good adventure story to boot. Here are the first four chapters in pdf.