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Bretton Garcia

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51. But Dudism laughs at itself too.

Reply to Thyla (Reply #30)

Thu Jun 7, 2018, 05:45 AM

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Do made-up joke-religions deserve the same respect as real, practiced religions? [View all] DetlefK Jun 2018 OP

The only difference is the age of the religion, right? ExciteBike66 Jun 2018 #1

Use your brain vlyons Jun 2018 #2

vylons, I lived in Japan for over 20 years. Buddhism in Japan is indeed a religion. Nitram Jun 2018 #28

No, Buddhism is not a religion vlyons Jun 2018 #29

I'm afraid your definition of religion is too narrow. I understand how you feel. But the fact is Nitram Jun 2018 #31

Religion and theism aren't necessarily mutually inclusive Major Nikon Jun 2018 #33

I agree. Jesus never used the term "Christianity. Buddha would be horrified to learn that there is Nitram Jun 2018 #38

You could probably say the same with Confucius and Confucianism Major Nikon Jun 2018 #40

I contend that Buddhism may be joking Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #39

You don't know what you're talking about vlyons Jun 2018 #41

Having been born a Japanese citizen (as well as an American) ... Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #42

and you studied Buddhism under what authentic teacher? vlyons Jun 2018 #43

No. You've, mentioned many varieties of Buddhism. Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #45

Also Zen claims to be a "special transmission outside scripture" marylandblue Jun 2018 #70

Zen kind of updates traditional Buddhism Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #72

Actually, what is commonly called "The Laughing Buddha" in the West is not the Buddha. Nitram Jun 2018 #44

Yes. Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #46

The Buddha himself was probably an atheist, in my view. He taught a scientific approach to Nitram Jun 2018 #47

Possibly. So today, we could add to his words, without contradiction, the words of modern science. Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #48

Do all -real-? practiced religions deserve respect? Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #3

" Humble" religions beg for your disrespect, explicitly. Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #49

Many people who profess Christianity do not "practice" Christianity. rogerashton Jun 2018 #4

Yes and no TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #5

I shouldn't ridicule new earth creationists? Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #6

No more than TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #10

How about Nazis? Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #16

What about them? TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #20

Is it ok to disrespect their beliefs? Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #21

That depends TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #23

So where should understanding for Nazis end? Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #55

Like I said TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #60

I agree that strong respect does not have to be accorded. Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #61

To be more clear TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #64

Free Will debates have been around for a while Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #65

language TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #66

Beliefs equal opinions? Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #68

Yes of course TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #69

But scientific beliefs, laws per se, are better refulated Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #71

Holy shit JackInGreen Jun 2018 #52

Its just belief. Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #56

"It's all just belief" Act_of_Reparation Jun 2018 #17

Obviously TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #19

The point is belief shapes behavior. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2018 #24

That's not MY point TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #25

I don't see how you could see it as a stretch. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2018 #27

Well that is patently ridiculous. Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #32

But how do you tell them apart??? DetlefK Jun 2018 #8

It's like art TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #9

Then let me ask you the ultimate question: DetlefK Jun 2018 #11

Short answer yes with an if... TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #12

Translation: You don't know and there is no way for you to find out. DetlefK Jun 2018 #14

Verifiable claims TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #15

Ok fine with that definition, although of course there is no Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #35

Respect TimeSnowDemos Jun 2018 #36

Sure. The question in the op asked about respect and religious beliefs. Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #37

Aren't all religions made-up? nt Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2018 #7

Yes, but some have funnier stories Major Nikon Jun 2018 #34

I submit that the Bible is often joking. Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #50

The bible is a work of fiction. nt Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2018 #59

Well, I give them all the same level of respect, for sure. MineralMan Jun 2018 #13

Yes. That is, little to none. Iggo Jun 2018 #18

Do you watch comedies the same way you watch dramas? marylandblue Jun 2018 #22

Sometimes. Was William Shatner serious or funny, in the first TV Star Trek? Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #53

Could be, but if religion really were that sort of sophisticated art marylandblue Jun 2018 #58

Well, liberal Guil-like Christianity, religion, allows some riffing. Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #62

Wait, is this a trick question? Ferrets are Cool Jun 2018 #26

Depends Thyla Jun 2018 #30

But Dudism laughs at itself too. Bretton Garcia Jun 2018 #51

All religions are made up. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 2018 #54

Tom Cruise says YES Sailor65x1 Jun 2018 #57

Ab so fucking lutley gibraltar72 Jun 2018 #63

I'd put the question the other way around and then answer in the negative. Pope George Ringo II Jun 2018 #67

Indeed. Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #73