Christians and Atheists Overrun Other Diverse Religions Here?

[Iti oj]

i made a diverse and new thread for you
reincarnation and abortion with dharma and karma

ill be posting an lhp thread in general debates soon too. ima pm you the link in case you stoped following this thread

[nnmartin]

Originally Posted by Tathagata

The Buddha explicitly addressed this point in scripture saying this is Wrong View. He says that you are not to blame your current situation based on past karma. He teaches self-responsibility and doesnt want people to fall into deterministic thinking.

Well the examples you provided were examples of people not doing what the Buddha said so I dont think its warranted to say a society wouldnt work based on Buddhist principles.

that is a fair point and could be said about many religions - look what has been done in the name of Christianity for example.

As for wrong thought though it seems that there is not much fear of retribution so people can act how they please to an extent.Many of the rich and corrupt where I live seem to feel their culture of impunity , greed and wealth is entitled to them from good deeds in past lives

Perhaps there just aren't enough rules in Buddhism to control people well enough on a societal level. Too much up to you type thought.

Anyway that is my view from having lived 2 in Buddhist countries for the past 6 years. (Thailand and Cambodia)

Of course on a personal and community level I think Buddhism is great and there are many aspects of it I try to adhere to.

[nnmartin]

Originally Posted by outhouse

My only thing id like to see happen is to educate people enough to bring in the loose edges of theism closer to reality. Sometimes its impossible.

and vice-versa of course

[idav]

Originally Posted by nnmartin

Perhaps there just aren't enough rules in Buddhism to control people well enough on a societal level. Too much up to you type thought.

This isn't true if they were to adhere to the 8fold path.