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Manifestor_of_Light

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27. I've been told I'm going to hell for studying Buddhism.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jan 27, 2014, 02:01 AM

Jan 2014

Actually the ignoramus said, "If you don't stop meditating and worshiping Buddha, you're going to hell."

I said, "First of all that's your opinion. There is nothing wrong with meditation. It calms your mind. Secondly, if you knew anything about
Buddhism, you would know that we don't worship Buddha as a god. He is an enlightened man and he is revered. He is NOT worshiped."

Bible-thumper's response: "Ohhhhhhhhhhh!!!!"

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Hate Crime? Buddhist student harrassed, ridiculed, told to accept it, leave school or convert [View all] RandySF Jan 2014 OP

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You've identified the ''essence'' of all our problems.... DeSwiss Jan 2014 #17

That pisses me off davidpdx Jan 2014 #18

These bigots don't seem to understand . . . Brigid Jan 2014 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF Jan 2014 #20

give that so called teacher a piece of your mind usspicard Jan 2014 #21

DU Terms of Service says Do not post or link to any private/personal information about any person... uppityperson Jan 2014 #22

Technically, that's NOT private/personal. RandySF Jan 2014 #23

correct usspicard Jan 2014 #24

FWIW, posts with public contact info have been hidden on DU. Not always, but often enough uppityperson Jan 2014 #25

That teacher should be ashamed! hrmjustin Jan 2014 #26

I've been told I'm going to hell for studying Buddhism. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2014 #27

Wow.... Lunacee_2013 Jan 2014 #28

I believe it happens. That's the way lots of places are. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2014 #29

Frankly, I would be more worried about the lack-luster teaching in SIXTH GRADE SoCalDem Jan 2014 #30

Holy book thumpers have no place in public education seveneyes Jan 2014 #32