Burma being forced to become Buddhist.

[Patrish]

http://www.catholicexchange.com/node/10066
In furtherance of this goal, the document provides its intended audience with "point by point instructions on how to drive Christians out of the state." These instructions draw their demonic inspiration from the idea that "the Christian religion is very gentle" and, thus, its would-be eliminators should "identify and utilize its weakness."fficeffice" />>>
While the ruling junta "has denied authorship of the document," it has "made no public attempt to refute or repudiate its contents.">>
Given its track record, the junta could hardly repudiate its contents. Recently, reports have surfaced that, in one Chin Christian area, "300 [Buddhist] monks" were sent "to forcibly convert the populace." In another area, another monk, working on behalf of the regime, burned down a Christian church.>>
This is all part of a pattern of persecution, which includes "ethnic cleansing" of Christian minority groups, the destruction of villages, forced conversions, and even rape and murder. It's part of the regime's attempt "to create a uniform society in which the race and language is Burmese and the only accepted religion is Buddhism." >>

[Flynn]

What's the debate point ?

Is Buddhism better than Catholicism ?


I don't believe that Buddhist Monks would forcibly convert anybody to their religion. Buddhism is a far more peaceful form of religion than any Christian religion that I know of.

[Patrish]

Thats the POINT Flynn.

Just what you said.
Buddhism is the most peaceful....
AND yet, how do you extend that opinion in this regard?

Maybe Buddhists are NOT peaceful, but do this without historical documentation.
I dont know.

But it is being done...so what is the point?

That Buddhism isnt as peaceful as many protest.

[PsychoPsychTherapist]

Wow, can't argue with illogic like that...or can we?

I would have thought with time you would have gained insight to what is propaganda from this sect and what is propaganda from your sect?

Historically you are wrong, but you can't see the illogical shortsightedness of the Scarlet Robe!

Peace!

Psycho

[Flynn]

Originally Posted by Patrish

Thats the POINT Flynn.

Just what you said.
Buddhism is the most peaceful....
AND yet, how do you extend that opinion in this regard?

Maybe Buddhists are NOT peaceful, but do this without historical documentation.
I dont know.

But it is being done...so what is the point?

That Buddhism isnt as peaceful as many protest.

Suit yourself, you always do.

There is no proof from the article that you posted that Buddhists were responsible for those comments.

More probably it is propaganda generated be the Burmese government and has absolutely nothing to do with Buddhists or Buddhism.

[anna_hun]

wikipedia:
Buddhism is a dharmic, non-theistic religion, a philosophy, and a system of psychology. Buddhism is also known in Sanskrit or Pali, the main ancient languages of Buddhists
Buddhism continues to attract followers worldwide and is considered a major world religion. According to one source ([7]), "World estimates for Buddhists vary between 230 and 500 million, with most around 350 million." However, estimates are uncertain for several countries. According to one analysis[5], Buddhism is the fifth-largest religion in the world behind Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and traditional Chinese religion. The monks' order (Sangha), which began during the lifetime of the Buddha in India, is amongst the oldest organizations on earth.

In Buddhism, any person who has awakened from the "sleep of ignorance" by directly realizing the true nature of reality is called a buddha. Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is thus only one among other buddhas before or after him. His teachings are oriented toward the attainment of this kind of awakening, also called enlightenment, Bodhi, liberation, or Nirvana.

Part of the Buddha’s teachings regarding the holy life and the goal of liberation is constituted by the "The Four Noble Truths", which focus on dukkha, a term that refers to suffering or the sorrow of life. The Four Noble Truths regarding suffering state what is its nature, its cause, its cessation, and the way leading to its cessation. This way to the cessation of suffering is called "The Noble Eightfold Path", which is one of the fundamentals of Buddhist virtuous or moral life.

Key Concepts


Three marks of existence
Skandha · Cosmology · Dharma
Saṃsāra · Rebirth · Shunyata
Pratitya-samutpada · Karma


Buddhism is a fertile ground for comparative studies with different beliefs, philosophy, science, history, and various other aspects of Buddhism. In term of doctrine, dependent origination is Buddhism's primary contribution to metaphysics. This has wide-ranging implication in terms of theology, philosophy, and science. On the other hand, Buddhist emphasis on the Middle way not only provides a unique guideline for ethics but it has also allowed Buddhism to peacefully coexist with various local beliefs, customs, and institutions in adopted countries for most of its history.

[anna_hun]

hi patrish
...nice to see you again
Its not good that ppl force others to take on there religion, whatever religion it is-
I dont thing you can say one religion is better then the other and try to force other ppl to believe-
Somehow i dont think you can force a belief onto somebody.Wont work-
Or maybe im just to stubborn-lol
At the min. i think buddism is the most peaceful religion, dont know how it has been in the old age though

[The_Zombine]

Originally Posted by Patrish

http://www.catholicexchange.com/node/10066
In furtherance of this goal, the document provides its intended audience with "point by point instructions on how to drive Christians out of the state." These instructions draw their demonic inspiration from the idea that "the Christian religion is very gentle" and, thus, its would-be eliminators should "identify and utilize its weakness."fficeffice" />>>
While the ruling junta "has denied authorship of the document," it has "made no public attempt to refute or repudiate its contents.">>
Given its track record, the junta could hardly repudiate its contents. Recently, reports have surfaced that, in one Chin Christian area, "300 [Buddhist] monks" were sent "to forcibly convert the populace." In another area, another monk, working on behalf of the regime, burned down a Christian church.>>
This is all part of a pattern of persecution, which includes "ethnic cleansing" of Christian minority groups, the destruction of villages, forced conversions, and even rape and murder. It's part of the regime's attempt "to create a uniform society in which the race and language is Burmese and the only accepted religion is Buddhism." >>

hi patrish, came across this site: Forum 18 Search/Archive

so it appears that this issue aint all balck and white, more various shades of grey.

[Flynn]

The issue is Black and White to the extent that Patrish is laying blame on Buddhists.

The blame of religous persecution lies squarely with the Burmese government who think they are better able to control Buddhists rather than Muslims and Christians.

[anna_hun]

true...that sounds about right, flynn