Agree to Disagree

2009novice SG

http://conversion.buddhists.sg/

E-book guide when facing proselytism

BroInChrist SG

http://conversion.buddhists.sg/

E-book guide when facing proselytism

I fully agree with what the text says below concerning what it means to agree to disagree:

1. We are open to listening to others’ views because we are clear of our own beliefs.

2. We respect others’ opinions while standing firm with our own values and principles.

3. We can engage others in dialogue and exchange perspectives without insisting that others accept our point of view.

4. If others try to influence us to adopt their religion, it is perfectly fine to stand our ground and turn them down.

troublemaker2005 SG

brawldog, you really pushed up this forums' activity rate! hahaha

Steveyboy SG

LoL ! This little ebook guide is very interesting. I have to agree with BroInChrist that I am clear with my choice of belief and no amount of proselytizing can convert me. However, I think not everyone is as firm on their beliefs as I am. On the other hand, I strongly disagree with any proselytizing efforts that puts another religion down. That's not spiritual at all and this sort of action clearly creates religious tention and is the very thing that starts wars.

2009novice SG

I fully agree with what the text says below concerning what it means to agree to disagree:

1. We are open to listening to others’ views because we are clear of our own beliefs.

2. We respect others’ opinions while standing firm with our own values and principles.

3. We can engage others in dialogue and exchange perspectives without insisting that others accept our point of view.

4. If others try to influence us to adopt their religion, it is perfectly fine to stand our ground and turn them down.

yes... you're right

2009novice SG

brawldog, you really pushed up this forums' activity rate! hahaha

I don't know you in person but i treat u as a dharma protector lol!

try reducing "fiercesome" words slowly and gradually... and build on gentle-kindness

阿弥陀佛

2009novice SG

yes very true... in the e-book, it mentions it's the ego that creates the problems and divides humans. And yes... putting other religions down is not spiritual at all... kind of spiritual materialism

有善根的人真的有点不一样

please forward to your friends if u think they need it

阿弥陀佛

BroInChrist SG

yes very true... in the e-book, it mentions it's the ego that creates the problems and divides humans. And yes... putting other religions down is not spiritual at all... kind of spiritual materialism

有善根的人真的有点不一样

please forward to your friends if u think they need it

阿弥陀佛

Yes, one's ego can create problems. But not all problems are a result of one's ego.

troublemaker2005 SG

I don't know you in person but i treat u as a dharma protector lol!

try reducing "fiercesome" words slowly and gradually... and build on gentle-kindness

阿弥陀佛

its a on-off switch for me. no worries. that's yopur opinion only.

troublemaker2005 SG

Yes, one's ego can create problems. But not all problems are a result of one's ego.

yep. seeing cork people like you post is the reasult of this.

you really is dislikeable you know?

troublemaker2005 SG

I fully agree with what the text says below concerning what it means to agree to disagree:

1. We are open to listening to others’ views because we are clear of our own beliefs.

2. We respect others’ opinions while standing firm with our own values and principles.

3. We can engage others in dialogue and exchange perspectives without insisting that others accept our point of view.

4. If others try to influence us to adopt their religion, it is perfectly fine to stand our ground and turn them down.

yeh agree lah. if not no ally here. a pile of shit there you also say is gold.

it helps to fertilize the earth of the shit is on te soil, but on concrete groiunds - its shitty shit!

AtlasWept SG

Why must one contend (face) adversity in faith or belief? I have heard it said that if one does not contend, that none may contend against him. As such, one yields and thusly overcomes through patience rather than adversity.

Steveyboy SG

Did you guys know that in ancient India, Buddhist scholars had to face stiff competition from Hindu mystics and scholars. Their weapon of proselytizing was dialectical debates. Hindus and Buddhist often debated on the tenets of their faiths. One party would be sitting on the floor upon piles of cushions while the opponent stood to attack in a fiery debate.

Each time the Buddhist lost the debate, a cushion was removed and once all the cushions were gone, that person had to convert. There were many noteable Hindu scholar but even more were produced by great Buddhist institutions like Nalanda, Vikramashila and Odantapuri. When these great stongholds of Buddhism fell because of the Muslim invasion and so, Buddhism was eventually wiped out from India completely.

zulkifli mahmood SG

One thing I am very sure and certain is that for those faiths that believes in God and for Buddhists that believes in THE SOURCE, whatever it is…ITS NOT BIAS…unlike human beings.

Steveyboy SG

One thing I am very sure and certain is that for those faiths that believes in God and for Buddhists that believes in THE SOURCE, whatever it is…ITS NOT BIAS…unlike human beings.

Hi Zulkifli,

I don't get what you said. What is it that you are referring to that is not biased?

zulkifli mahmood SG

Hi Zulkifli,

I don't get what you said. What is it that you are referring to that is not biased?

Hello Steveyboy. Well, I simply mean God is not bias and the Source is not bias....human being is bias...there is no compulsion in religion....there is no such thing as one true religion for the world.

2009novice SG

huh... were buddhists forced to debate during that time...?? Is there a judge to decide who wins the debate? Seems very subjective... it's the battle of egos anyway