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They might 'get the humor', but by drawing attention to Christian 'peace', that is becoming subjective. How can one discern the difference between Christian peace and Buddhist peace?I point out the experiential nature of Christian peace, and tell them; "come and see."
They get the humor, and maybe take a closer look.
What do you think talked about when he was on the Areopagus? Was it the negative first? What common ground did he seek to begin preaching on the Kingdom of God?Where in scripture does it say to preach the kingdom of wickedness?. I only read of one kingdom to be preached, the kingdom of God. I have never understood why some people like to preach unbelievers this gabage about hell first thinking it will help. Talk about spreading negative rather than positive.
What did you find was not helpful in your Facebook encounter? Have you been able to analyse what happened and learned how you could improve your communication. I'm wanting to learn so that I'm better equipped in communicating with Buddhists.I haven't talked to a Buddhist in person. on fb yes, but well that didn't go well.
the Buddhist in question is a known friend of mine. he is a pacifist, borderline socialist. sometimes its better to not to talk to one if one knows one is going to have a problem. we can still talk just that I went into I got to win a debate verses how can I reach him. I didn't help that I mentioned that Thailand is the largest Buddhist nation and cant seem to keep peace within her borders. Thailand is where mma has some of its origins and also has sex trade issues and slaveryWhat did you find was not helpful in your Facebook encounter? Have you been able to analyse what happened and learned how you could improve your communication. I'm wanting to learn so that I'm better equipped in communicating with Buddhists.
They might 'get the humor', but by drawing attention to Christian 'peace', that is becoming subjective. How can one discern the difference between Christian peace and Buddhist peace?
How would you answer these exposes of Buddhism and peace?
You say, 'Every man is responsible for their own salvation'. That's not the message I get from Scripture. This is what I learn:Dont worry about it just share the love of Christ .Every man is responsible for their own salvation. If the love of Christ is not enough for anyone then let them go in peace
I think most, if not all, the eastern "-ism" religions teach karma.Isn't it the Buddhist who are talking about "karma"?
I do not believe in Karma in the way the Buddists do but I believe that God's will be done and that He has consequences for our sinful behavior.I think most, if not all, the eastern "-ism" religions teach karma.
What do Christians think about karma? I suppose most of the time you must believe in reinarnation to embrace the concept of cosmic cause-and-effect, but is it possible to believe in it if you believe karma can operate within a single lifetime?
Paul is not telling people how to get saved. He is dealing with what happens after salvation.You forgot to add these scriptures
Philippians 2:12
So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; 13for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
Karma is a teaching primarily of Buddhism and Hinduism.I think most, if not all, the eastern "-ism" religions teach karma.
What do Christians think about karma? I suppose most of the time you must believe in reinarnation to embrace the concept of cosmic cause-and-effect, but is it possible to believe in it if you believe karma can operate within a single lifetime?