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Hi I'm Dee. I'm 23 and married. I've worked in health care as well as office settings but am now a home-maker. I'm knowledgeable in a variety of subjects but don't mind doing a little research if asked about something I don't know about. Most of my friends come to me for advice. I read several advice columns and would like to help you also. I'm not judgemental. Your life is yours to live it as you choose. I believe asking for advice is good, but ultimately the choice is yours. You WILL NOT find a hurtful or smartass answer here.
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I was looking through a few questions on religion (Not a darn clue why, I just was) and I was reading a question about a girl who wanted to become Buddist.
An answer she recieved made me a little upset. This person that answered kept saying how she was choosing the wrong religion and that being Buddist is wrong.
I've noticed things like this before, strong Christians (yes, it is mostly Christians) criticizing other religions. They will rant on and on about how it's the wrong religion.
What is so wrong with believing in Buddah? Why do you have to criticize people who do not believe in God? We have the right to choose our religion and the right to choose no religion at all.
Why do you believe that your religion is the only "right" religion? This has been bothering me for a while.
I really don't want any Christians on this site to feel that I am directing this ONLY at you. But what I've seen on this site about 90% of the people criticizing people for their religion are strong Christians. So, I'm just basing my question on the majority.
I'm sorry if this question has offended anyone.
There is nothing wrong with believing in Buddha. We each have the right to choose the religion, or absence of religion, that we feel is best for us.
Religion tends to be a touchy subject. There are some that believe their religion is the only one and attempt to convert everyone else. While
I do believe in teaching others about my religion if they're interested, I don't think it does a lot of good if it is pushed on someone. To me, a person isn't going to learn unless they're open to the idea to begin with.
I have a friend who I adore except for the fact that she feels her religion is superior. For the sake of our friendship, we simply agreed that we were each entitled to our own opinion and unless the other asked specifically, the subject wouldn't be brought up.
(Rating: 5) I completely agree with you. And I feel the same way. I do not think a person can learn unless they are open to that idea in the first place. Thank you for your responce.