Christian in the Buddist Temple

[cwalton]

What did you think of Leslie walking out of the temple ceremony?

I'm a Christian and I'd like to see Jeff explain to how bowing down before an idol is NOT "worship".

That's like telling a girl that it's not prostitution. I'm just paying you to have sex.

For you liberals, it's like telling the country that it's not really about the oil, it's just a war on terrorism.

Scientology is not a cult, it's just a way to live your life better.

Bow down and offer this sacrifice to my idol, but it's not about worship.

What do you think? Do you agree with me or are you an idiot?

[pawpaw]

Originally Posted by cwalton

What did you think of Leslie walking out of the temple ceremony?

I'm a Christian and I'd like to see Jeff explain to how bowing down before an idol is NOT "worship".

What do you think? Do you agree with me or are you an idiot?

I'll bite, I quess I'm an idiot

They were NOT worshipping another before the Lord--Why? Because Buddhism IS NOT a religion, hence Buddha is not a God. Buddhism is a set of spiritial teachings & practices. Buddhist follow the TEACHINGS of Buddha but do not see him as a "God"

[zelda]

Hi Gang,
Nice to be back!

People that I have a problem with

1. The professional poker player = His profession is based on Greed and Deception. What can a person like that bring to the table? From the get go He tries to present act as if He had some special ability to read people PLA-EEESE

2. The School teacher = She came dressed as if she was going to a disco YIKES has she ever seen Survivor?

3. The Christian Radio talk show host = If her convictions were really strong she would have never allowed her self to be put into the position of bowing to idols, She should have never entered the temple in the first place FAKE Christian

4 The Braless Dip= Sheís a brainless braless dip need I say more

5. The New York Waiteress = Hey I hate to be the one to break it too you but your a WAITERESS, get my chicken wings and shut up



People that I hope will do well


1. The Grave Digger = He has a strong quietness about him

2. The Chinese Girl = her thinking is correct, however I have to wonder about her timing (note: never assert yourself before an elimination vote DUH)

3. The Gay Mormon= I duuno why I like him

[cwalton]

Originally Posted by pawpaw

I'll bite, I quess I'm an idiot

They were NOT worshipping another before the Lord--Why? Because Buddhism IS NOT a religion, hence Buddha is not a God. Buddhism is a set of spiritual teachings & practices. Buddhist follow the TEACHINGS of Buddha but do not see him as a "God"

LOL! Thanks for biting. I knew someone would have to react to that one.

You make an interesting point. I guess it would depend on how you define a religion. If it's tied to a God, well, maybe you're right, but I think that's picking the nits.

I could argue that a religion is any set of beliefs about the nature of reality or any set of spiritual teachings & practices. I could also argue that anything that you put any value in is a religion; e.g. money or power as a god.

I think that bowing down before a statue is over the line though.

I also think that I can believe anything I want, as can you, and I shouldn't be criticized for it. The belief can be criticized, but not the believer.

Would you agree?

[pawpaw]

Originally Posted by cwalton

LOL! Thanks for biting. I knew someone would have to react to that one.

You make an interesting point. I guess it would depend on how you define a religion. If it's tied to a God, well, maybe you're right, but I think that's picking the nits.

I could argue that a religion is any set of beliefs about the nature of reality or any set of spiritual teachings & practices. I could also argue that anything that you put any value in is a religion; e.g. money or power as a god.

I think that bowing down before a statue is over the line though.

I also think that I can believe anything I want, as can you, and I shouldn't be criticized for it. The belief can be criticized, but not the believer.

Would you agree?

To be considered a religion requires " a belief in the existance of 1 or more deities " which Buddhism lacks.

The rest I quess would fall under philosophy?

I agree you can disagree with a persons religion but should be respectful of their beliefs just as they should respect your views.

Bowing to the statue I thinks was more of " a sign of respect " as opposed to worship.--I think.

[zelda]

Originally Posted by pawpaw

To be considered a religion requires " a belief in the existance of 1 or more deities " which Buddhism lacks.

The rest I quess would fall under philosophy?

I agree you can disagree with a persons religion but should be respectful of their beliefs just as they should respect your views.

Bowing to the statue I thinks was more of " a sign of respect " as opposed to worship.--I think.

AH Not according to the bible

Exodus 20: 4,5 say's " you must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or that is on the earth underneath or that is in the waters under the earth. You must not bow down to them or be induced to serve them. I am a God Exacting EXCLUSIVE DEVOTION
So Proper respect for the God you serve, would not allow you to show respect for a "false God" deity, When was the last time you saw a Buddist or a Muslim taking communion just to show respect ( not gonna happen )

[pawpaw]

Originally Posted by zelda

AH Not according to the bible

Exodus 20: 4,5 say's " you must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or that is on the earth underneath or that is in the waters under the earth. You must not bow down to them or be induced to serve them. I am a God Exacting EXCLUSIVE DEVOTION

Which means EVERY church with a statue of Jesus is in violation? Most churchs also have statues of the virgin Mary, some Joseph, saints & apostles.

I'm sure she has bowed, prayed or paid respects to 1 or all and didn't think twice about it. I think her problem with the Buddhist temple was she felt "superior" to this "lessor" or "false" religion. Remember Leslie is not just a christian but a born again one ( not trying to step on any toes here ) No body more fanatical than some new or converted to something.

[zelda]

Originally Posted by pawpaw

Which means EVERY church with a statue of Jesus is in violation? Most churchs also have statues of the virgin Mary, some Joseph, saints & apostles.

I'm sure she has bowed, prayed or paid respects to 1 or all and didn't think twice about it. I think her problem with the Buddhist temple was she felt "superior" to this "lessor" or "false" religion. Remember Leslie is not just a christian but a born again one ( not trying to step on any toes here ) No body more fanatical than some new or converted to something.

You are right on the money! It's all idol worship no matter how you cut it
I love the way the bible explains the absurdity of it

Isaiah 44 : 14, 16 He planted a laurel tree, it has become something for a man to keep a fire burning, so He takes part of it and makes a fire and bakes bread. He also works on a god to which may bow down, He has made it into a carved image and He prostrates himself to it, half He actually burns in the fire

I guess most church's are too busy polishing the idols, to actually have time read the bible

PS, Did you see Leslie kiss the immunity idol LOVE IT ! can you say hippo-crate

[cherylb]

My son is in the Army (and a Roman Catholic) and in one of his letters home, he told me had been to a Buddist temple a few times,(during basic training) I asked him if he was converting, his answer was no, he was told it is a place to think and reflect about himself, a quiet place, it was comfortable and quiet. He didn't bow to anything, in fact that is where he wrote his letters home to me.


Just my 2 cents

[Brian Southworth]

HALLELUJAH!!!! GLORY!!!!!! Remind you of anyone from Amazon???
My 2 cents. They don't worship Buddha. Again. They don't worship Buddha.
I don't mind her convictions but I do mind her lack of understanding other beliefs. They don't worship Buddha. OH yeah and the Immunity Idol represent Immunity not a god so she's not a hypocrite for kissing it. OK I'm done.