This picture pretty much sums up what i really wanna spaz right in front of the 2 fellow gentlemen, dressed up as if for a life changing job interview on a sunny afternoon at the bus stop.
As they walk up to me, greeting me and asking me if i had the time to listen to what they had to say, i knew what would come next...
"We're from *censored* church, and we would like to share with you the word of *censored* ", and boy were they persistent.
As a Buddhist i am compelled to decline their offer, politely (technically anyone with a good sense of morality would politely refuse), despite having my insides boil and on the verge of emotional tantrum in front of everyone. It is not the religion that is to be blamed, it is how people interpret their religious teachings and take it to themselves the duty of spreading The Word (rather improperly).
The point is i believe every religion has one thing in common: moral teachings. From respecting your elders to do not kill innocent people during the "Holy War", its pretty obvious that the basis of morality came from religion. Then again some religions provide different ways of dealing with moral dilemmas, and i shan't bother to elaborate. Help yourself to wikipedia or some other informative source instead.
To sum it up, I will stay strong in my beliefs in Buddhism (although i did break a few rules :S), and i will do my best to smile and say "No thanks mate, i'm fine with my religion." with a happy face.
BUT BE WARNED, my patience is paper thin at times.
Don
As they walk up to me, greeting me and asking me if i had the time to listen to what they had to say, i knew what would come next...
"We're from *censored* church, and we would like to share with you the word of *censored* ", and boy were they persistent.
As a Buddhist i am compelled to decline their offer, politely (technically anyone with a good sense of morality would politely refuse), despite having my insides boil and on the verge of emotional tantrum in front of everyone. It is not the religion that is to be blamed, it is how people interpret their religious teachings and take it to themselves the duty of spreading The Word (rather improperly).
The point is i believe every religion has one thing in common: moral teachings. From respecting your elders to do not kill innocent people during the "Holy War", its pretty obvious that the basis of morality came from religion. Then again some religions provide different ways of dealing with moral dilemmas, and i shan't bother to elaborate. Help yourself to wikipedia or some other informative source instead.
To sum it up, I will stay strong in my beliefs in Buddhism (although i did break a few rules :S), and i will do my best to smile and say "No thanks mate, i'm fine with my religion." with a happy face.
BUT BE WARNED, my patience is paper thin at times.
Don
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