Could you ever leave off being a Christian to become a Buddhist?
I’m Catholic and I’m personally very Franciscan in my outlook. I believe in the Christ, who Bear Grylls in his wonderful book “The Greatest Story Ever Told “ calls Yeshua HaMashiach. He is the Saviour, and whatever non believers say I can seldom refute their animus because I am not an angry “homeless person” and I am mindful that they might be persuaded when the time is right for them, as individuals.
Having said this, there are simplicities in the way that Buddhists (here I am talking about Theravada Buddhists rather than Mahayana Buddhists- yes, most of the religions of the world have factions, or a diaspora of thinking -) approach life and the complexities that we can get bogged down by. They apply the sage like words of Siddharthur Gautama and they get to a comfortable place in their minds.
Christians have been able to do this, but usually when they are not overthinking so they become overwhelmed by their particular challenges.
Having said this, there are simplicities in the way that Buddhists (here I am talking about Theravada Buddhists rather than Mahayana Buddhists- yes, most of the religions of the world have factions, or a diaspora of thinking -) approach life and the complexities that we can get bogged down by. They apply the sage like words of Siddharthur Gautama and they get to a comfortable place in their minds.
Christians have been able to do this, but usually when they are not overthinking so they become overwhelmed by their particular challenges.
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