jbdreamer's advice column

this is a two part question.
1. i have been thinking of converting to buddism, but i dont really know enough about the religon. i was wonering if anyone can give me information on it or tell me where to get some information on buddism.

2. my mom is a really strict christian. im sure how to tell her that i want to convert.

any advice on either of these questions would be really helpful. i'll rate 5's for good answers.

I am curious. Why convert to a religion you know nothing about? I would think many buddist would actually be offended if you just up a decied to become buddist without knowing the religion or even thinking about what it means to you. I think it would be disrespectful to ANY religion. Before telling your mother you want to convert, spend a year teaching yourself the buddist religon, and other religions as well. Then you will have an informed, educated, and respectful view of religon you can share with your mother along with the reasons why you want to convert.

**Edit: You gave me a 1 for speaking the truth? I don't think you will make a very good buddist.
If you already know the answers you want to hear, then don't ask.

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(Rating: 1) i didnt say i know NOTHING about buddism. infact i know quite a lot about it, i would just lik to know MORE. and if i had known nothing about buddism you say that i should spend a year teaching myself about it, but you dont tell me how. next time you might consider just answering the question that has been presented. does that quench your curiosity?

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