I think the attractiveness of Buddhism is that it doesn't involve a belief in God. That appeals to a lot of people - intellectuals and well-educated people in particular.
To put it a little crudely, these days nobody is afraid of excommunication. If they decide they don't want to be Catholic anymore and want to become … - Ninian Smart
To put it a little crudely, these days nobody is afraid of excommunication. If they decide they don't want to be Catholic anymore and want to become …
- Ninian Smart
Tolerance has been a very important feature of Christianity from its very roots, despite all the other things that have gone on since. And that, I th… - Ninian Smart
Tolerance has been a very important feature of Christianity from its very roots, despite all the other things that have gone on since. And that, I th…
I don't think religions will merge into a great global faith. But I do believe we're moving toward a global ideology that has a place for religion an… - Ninian Smart
I don't think religions will merge into a great global faith. But I do believe we're moving toward a global ideology that has a place for religion an…
A central feature of the ceremonial associated with Mithras was the taurobolium, the ritual slaughter of a bull which commemorated and repeated Mithr… - Ninian Smart
A central feature of the ceremonial associated with Mithras was the taurobolium, the ritual slaughter of a bull which commemorated and repeated Mithr…
Life is very difficult and we owe it to our fellow human beings to be as cheerful as we can. - Ninian Smart
Life is very difficult and we owe it to our fellow human beings to be as cheerful as we can.
Buddhism and Christianity are incompatible because there is no God in Buddhism - particularly in Theravada Buddhism. But they are also allies because… - Ninian Smart
Buddhism and Christianity are incompatible because there is no God in Buddhism - particularly in Theravada Buddhism. But they are also allies because…
One of the effects of religions getting together is that they borrow from one another. An example is the growing number of Catholics who are practici… - Ninian Smart
One of the effects of religions getting together is that they borrow from one another. An example is the growing number of Catholics who are practici…
If you were going to be attracted to a mystical faith which involved the contemplative life, Buddhism would be quite reasonable. But then, not everyb… - Ninian Smart
If you were going to be attracted to a mystical faith which involved the contemplative life, Buddhism would be quite reasonable. But then, not everyb…
Syncretism can be disturbing to people. They have often been taught, "You have to have solid faith and must be sure of your religion," and so on. The… - Ninian Smart
Syncretism can be disturbing to people. They have often been taught, "You have to have solid faith and must be sure of your religion," and so on. The…
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