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Is Buddhism a Religion?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nontheist Central Apr 5, 2012. 25 Replies 1 Like

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Ficking Chucken replied to Steven J. Bissell's discussion Is Buddhism a Religion?

"Spoken like a true 12 Stepper."

Apr 5, 2012

David Raphael replied to Steven J. Bissell's discussion Is Buddhism a Religion?

"I wrote something here a while back that touches on some of these issues. "Theravada Buddhism, atheism, and clearing up some…"

Apr 5, 2012

Ficking Chucken replied to Steven J. Bissell's discussion Is Buddhism a Religion?

"Buddhism was greatly influenced by the philosophy of Lao Tzu... who was explicit in saying that you could have 1, 1000 or 0 god(s). It didn't matter to Tao or Way...implying a continually changing process. I must admit that Taoism (the…"

Apr 5, 2012

Ficking Chucken replied to Steven J. Bissell's discussion Is Buddhism a Religion?

"I have a Thai Buddhist friend and when she talks it sometimes sounds like there isn't much of a difference between god and Buddha. I am fairly sure that in original Buddhism the goal is a 'state of mind' (Not a destination)…"

Apr 5, 2012

Rock Cowles replied to Steven J. Bissell's discussion Is Buddhism a Religion?

"One need not "must accept" anything in Buddhism. There are many atheist Buddhists who don't feel a need to believe in reincarnation or in Karma as an external force rather than an internal result of one's thinking and actions.…"

Apr 5, 2012

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About Me: I'm a 65 year old retired biologist who spends most of the year in the warm watery parts of the globe Scuba Diving and getting away from the constant 'in-your-face' christianity in the USA

Profession: Retired Wildlife Biologist

Age Group: 60+

City and State (For Member Searching): Denver, Colorado

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At 6:33pm on December 15, 2009, jeric harper said…: hi steven,
im Jeric and i am founder of Leaders in Free Thought, an atheist/skeptic group at CSU in in Fort Collins. we are hosting Eugenie Scott in January and i wanted to invited you and anyone else you know who wants to come. (its free).

she works for National Center for Science Education and defends evolution. i put up an event page here on nexus so you can check it out. just look up "Eugenie Scott: Not Over After Dover" and you'll find it. i've also coordinated with some evolution profs here to do a discussion after and then there will be some food. i hope you can come and spread the word.

see you there,
jeric

At 11:10am on April 30, 2009, Asa Watcher said…: Greetings to a fellow Coloradan
I'm turning 65 in May, and just had my Social Security interview...
and most of my mail comes from AARP ... Bummer.
Wish I shared your Scuba Diving interest, but I'm one of those guys who simply hates to get wet. Live in the mountains. biggest body of water here is a beaver dam.
Hope you have a great time in the warmer climes. Having lived through the last two winters in Colorado's high country I have warm thoughts, er, fantasies of beaches and palm trees.
Want to encourage you to join the Colorado Group.
Best wishes
Asa

At 9:30pm on September 22, 2008, Dr Peter said…: G'day Steven,

Good to hear you get over our way.
Hope you enjoyed your stays here.

Plenty of places to scuba.

Regards....