Question: Not Free Will, Not Determinism, then?

last SG · 2011-07-06T14:19:16+00:00

I hope shanfan's intention is clear to everyone. So everyone, lets get back on topic... where were we? Ah... determinism....

Weychin SG

Because Trinity is very important to Christians.

If you don't believe in that, not a christian.

Although our limited mind cannot understand It, It's still important to believe in it.

If it is all very well to you, this is a forum for discussing Buddhism,and (1) you are unable to link your views in that context. (2) You are currently a christian, we know that, so,what else is new? (3)You don't understand and yet you are telling and share what you do not understand, so what is the point of telling what you don't understand and unable to discuss it? (4) Since you assert that our limited mind is incapable of understanding. what is the point of sharing. Your logic is flawed. why don't you try telling it to the dogs or cats as it is also beyond their scope of understanding, is'nt it also important that they believe?!!

Weychin SG

Cookies is here to irritate people only... lol

becareful of him...

@Cookies- please go back to your christian forum. Thanks.

No, he is just lonely, maladjusted person and craves attention, ever own pets that pees everywhere when nobody's home?

Almond Cookies SG

Evangelise lost souls when I am free.

Almond Cookies SG

No, he is just lonely, maladjusted person and craves attention, ever own pets that pees everywhere when nobody's home?

I think I am still confused. I think I can't practise any religion for the time being.

I wanna go speak to a counsuellor for help.

Aik TC SG

Maybe we should give Almond Cookies the benefit of the doubt that he is confused and need some guidance. Coming onto a Buddhist forum site and getting ridicule for his Christian views I believe, is not much fun that is, unless he is such a committed Christian, that to convert the unbelievers to his faith is his final and only objective. Hopefully he is just trying to seek affirmation that the Christian teaching and thoughts are true and is acceptable by other faith as well, and that there is no other motives behind his coming on this site with his views.

Almond go see a counsellor to remove all the doubts in your mind.

Almond Cookies SG

Almond go see a counsellor to remove all the doubts in your mind.

I do visit other foums but because Eternal hope here is inactive and full of Trolls.

Yah I do get confused cos I read alot on these 2 religions that interest me only.

I have no interest in other religions.

Sometimes I dream abt Jesus and buddha in my dreams.

Aik TC SG

I do visit other foums but because Eternal hope here is inactive and full of Trolls.

Yah I do get confused cos I read alot on these 2 religions that interest me only.

I have no interest in other religions.

Sometimes I dream abt Jesus and buddha in my dreams.

If you start reading Buddhist teachings in a haphazard way, it can be confusing as the Buddhist doctrinal ideas goes all the way from Realism, Idealism to Absolutism. It caters to all types of people with different disposition. If you want to understand Buddhism itself, it would be best that you start out reading the history and development of the religion and then going into the very basic of the Buddhist tenets which is the teaching of the historical Buddha of the Theravada tradition. You will then have the foundation to go on to the teaching of other Buddhist school of thoughts without confusing yourself. You can then do a comparison of the Buddhist thoughts with the Christian teachings. This should help you to make a better informed decision as to which religion suit you best - and then sticking to it.

Almond Cookies SG

I meant confused is like when I go toilet and pee then got bubbles after urinating.

I will think of the diamond sutra the mong huan pao ying.

When I go nature park I will think of the flower and grass withers but God's word stands forever.

I starting associating my everyday life with religious quotation.

Nope I did not read buddhism text anymore.

I only read bible nowadays.

Then morning I eat bread I will think of Jesus as bread of life.

When I walk in a pathway I will think of Jesus's word I am the way the truth and the life.

Sometimes I pass by buddhist temples via transportation I will think of Buddha's teachings.

Then I dream of Jesus and Buddha.

Almond Cookies SG

ZZZ forum lag post 3 times.

Almond Cookies SG

I meant confused is like when I go toilet and pee then got bubbles after urinating.

I will think of the diamond sutra the mong huan pao ying.

When I go nature park I will think of the flower and grass withers but God's word stands forever.

I starting associating my everyday life with religious quotation.

Nope I did not read buddhism text anymore.

I only read bible nowadays.

Then morning I eat bread I will think of Jesus as bread of life.

When I walk in a pathway I will think of Jesus's word I am the way the truth and the life.

Sometimes I pass by buddhist temples via transportation I will think of Buddha's teachings.

Then I dream of Jesus and Buddha.

Almond Cookies SG

Maybe I memorised too many quotes from both religions.

Almond Cookies SG

When I go to my room with a bible I will think of bible quotes.

When I see my household buddha I will think of buddha quotes.

shanfan SG

Because Trinity is very important to Christians.

If you don't believe in that, not a christian.

Although our limited mind cannot understand It, It's still important to believe in it.

Shut up la, go to Eternal Hope to discuss Christianity, don't be a pain here. In some posts in this forum you mentioned you will not discuss Chrisitianity here, you are a great liar. Lying is in your blood. Lying is a sin.

shanfan SG

When I go to my room with a bible I will think of bible quotes.

When I see my household buddha I will think of buddha quotes.

These are signs to tell you to go back to IMH.

Almond Cookies SG

These are signs to tell you to go back to IMH.

I am gonna see a counsuellor soon for this. Reliigons can be confusing since they teach different things. You should be more tolerant.

Almond Cookies SG

Yes lying is a sin in Christianity context.

Almond Cookies SG

I am seeking professional help soon incase I become insane.

An Eternal Now SG

you need to learn to relax your mind. dont think about quotes. dont think what is right what is wrong. you cannot understand truth this way it only confuse you. dont think about anything. breathe in and out, calm down. clear your mind. enjoy life. when see bubble, just enjoy seeing bubble. dont think about it. when see flowers dropping, just enjoy seeing that.

remember last time you see a tree and your sense of self dissolve. but dont think about it - just enjoy everything like you enjoyed the tree without a self. just the tree - crystal clear and alive. all troubles come when you forget to enjoy life.

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