The end of theism.

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180. Buddhism is a non-theistic practice

It is not a religion, but a practice. A practice in which you can liberate yourself from suffering by understanding how your mind works. You do not need an imaginary parent in the sky to save you. In fact, no one is coming to save you. The only one who can save you is yourself by training in ethical self control and highly acute awareness. Shakyamuni Buddhi was a mortal man, who achieved liberation from suffering, and we can too. For 2600 years, millions of people have practiced Buddhist mindfullness, contemplation of Buddhist teachings, and meditation that looks directly at the mind. Buddhist teachings have been passed down in various lineages from generation to generation in unbroken lines. Buddhists do not proselytize. If you want to know about Buddhism, you have to ask for teachings.

If someone wants to believe in an imaginary god, that of course is their right. But please stop being so arrogant as to tell us that your beliefs are the only ones that are true and worthwhile. And for fundamentalist Christians, instead of trying to convert me, how about putting Christ back in your own Christianity?