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Originally Posted by Saya
Of course its true since religion is a definition and Buddhism is widely and officially recognized as one. Its not subjective. If someone said "Christianity isn't a religion!" Would you just say "Well thats your belief" and not think "Ooooookay?!!!"
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No, that’s an invalid comparison. Since there is actually a recognized argument, as to whether Buddhism is a religion or not, whereas with Christianity there isn’t. I do hope you’re not trying to imply that I am being biased, as I have no reason to be. The comparison however, that you CAN make is this:
If someone said they believe in God, does that mean that God does exist? The answer is - not necessarily. Because that is only the belief of that person and not everyone else. You say that Buddhism is OFFICIALLY recognized as a religion? In that case, prove it. If it is, then it should be possible to prove it.
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Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua
[color=red] About Buddhism: It's a religion.  An atheistic one, granted, but still a religion. |
THE ARGUMENT IS NOT AS TO WHETHER BUDDHISM IS A RELIGION OR NOT!!! As I said before. And neither do I wish to argue that.
And Saya, please answer this:
What would you say to a Buddhist who believed that Buddhism was not a religion?