2010-04-08, 11:50 PM
Disclaimer: Not which religion is superior. Not whether God exists or not. Just state which religion you belong to, you may add comments if necessary if it doesn't insult another person's religion. I'm making this thread due to my curiosity.
Personally, my parents are Buddhists. I am an Atheist, personal choice. However, I do read Buddhist books to gain insights and become more aware of that particular religion. A specific monk that writes books about Buddhism that I read from would be Thich Nhat Hanh. You might ask me why I would read Buddhist books if I don't belong in that religion. It's to expand my knowledge so I don't judge that particular religion based on common generalizations and stereotypes. I own about 5 of his books, one of them being "Living Buddha, Living Christ". I don't believe in Buddha, to be honest. But I do believe in the helpful insights about life.
One truthful advice from one of the books I read was to basically listen to other's opinions about their religion. Regardless of what I might think, it is better to listen with ears wide and mouth shut. One does not necessarily have to agree, but it is best to listen to what others have to say before you speak. I accept others for their's, and I don't think there's such of a thing as right or wrong. Whatever suits you or your personality. It could even be a cultural or ethnic thing, I think this is the most crucial.
So basically, to sum this up, I'm an Atheist that reads Buddhist books.
Personally, my parents are Buddhists. I am an Atheist, personal choice. However, I do read Buddhist books to gain insights and become more aware of that particular religion. A specific monk that writes books about Buddhism that I read from would be Thich Nhat Hanh. You might ask me why I would read Buddhist books if I don't belong in that religion. It's to expand my knowledge so I don't judge that particular religion based on common generalizations and stereotypes. I own about 5 of his books, one of them being "Living Buddha, Living Christ". I don't believe in Buddha, to be honest. But I do believe in the helpful insights about life.
One truthful advice from one of the books I read was to basically listen to other's opinions about their religion. Regardless of what I might think, it is better to listen with ears wide and mouth shut. One does not necessarily have to agree, but it is best to listen to what others have to say before you speak. I accept others for their's, and I don't think there's such of a thing as right or wrong. Whatever suits you or your personality. It could even be a cultural or ethnic thing, I think this is the most crucial.
So basically, to sum this up, I'm an Atheist that reads Buddhist books.