Posted by Kendrick Shadow Dragon (24.26.242.227) on February 18, 2001 at 22:43:23:
In Reply to: Relationships posted by Desiree Moore on February 22, 19100 at 03:54:43:
The first aspect that is needed is how you feel about the Christian Bible. Does Buddism show the christian God and Christ; not really. Buddist find inner peace through true reflection of one's self and take full responsibility for their own actions. Christians primarily pray for forgiveness (sometimes will ask for forgiveness) and nothing more, while the Buddist makes 'payment' for their negative (or sinfull) ways. If you do not feel strongly with the Bible about 'being unevenly yoked' and if your beliefs do not interfere with your boyfriends (home altars and other items) then you should both be able to live together in peace and harmony. The Christian teachings by 'Christ' are good moral teachings in which some Buddist do like as well as many Buddist teachings are liked by some Christians. Both are positive natured. To be 'converted' into any particular belief is actually a negative concept. To convert, one must be either willing for themself or another is pushing their beliefs and causing hardship to convert an individual. The latter, unfortunately, is the most often done. If you feel you can live with your boyfriend and keep to your views and be open with him and he the same; their is no cause for problems.
Sorry so long winded
Kendrick Shadow Dragon
: My boyfriend, whom I love dearly is learning to be a buddist. Although, I have no real strong belief in any one religion, I do believe in God and Christ. Does Buddism, denouces them? Can there be a successful relationship with these two conflicting religions? Will one of us have to convert?
: Any help would be appreciated
: Desiree