Does Christianity oppose this [nonviolence and peace of mind - Dalai Lama] in any way? How does it differ?
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No. It differs on the fact that Christianity has a faith different from the others.
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Thats a broad statement and basically not true.\n\nYou see, all religions are peaceful, all of them.... christianity, islam, judaism, hinduism, buddhism......\n\nIts some of the followers that spread hatred towards other religions.\n\nChristianity blame Islam\nIslam blames Judaism\nJudaism blames Christiantity\nHindu blame Christianity, Islam and Judiams....\nAnd it goes on and on and on....\n\nIf this stops, I guarantee peace, ofcourse, with God's help.\n\nSo its the followers, the extrmeists in all religions that cause the problems and not really the religion.
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To all things there is a season upon the earth, including war and peace.  Fortunately, we are now entering a time in history of great enlightenment and peace.  It may take a few generations, but it's inevitable.\n\nIf you want peace, work for justice for your fellow man.  That means people on the other side of the planet who may have a different religion.  We can all agree to covenant to One All Highest Creator to give up war and violence, at every level.
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I don't know, but the former Attorney General of the United States, John Ashcroft, said something like "Islam is a religion in which God requires you to send your son to die for him.  Christianity is a faith in which God sends his son to die for you."  Personally I think that was an insulting and offensive to the Muslim world.  Unfortunately I have yet to hear a better distinction drawn.
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From a Buddhist perspective...\n\n“We live very close together. So, our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them”\n- The Dalai Lama -
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You are probably basing this question on the notion that Christians should not kill because of the Ten Commandments. This is a leftist notion and interpretation of the Bible and Christianity that supports pacifism, as well as the political systems that support pacifist ideology in society. \n\nThe original Hebrew text for the Ten Commandments states that thou shalt not murder, not thou shalt not kill - BIG difference in both motive and reasoning! \n\nSelf-defense in society, and serving in the military obeying orders, removes one's responsibility from the question you pose. In the military situation, the responsibility falls on those in leadership. Those soldiers in theater are not held responsible for their actions - on either side of the conflict. \n\nMotive matters: regardless of the physical action that is perceived. Most modern Christians would say no to your question, but the book they read (The Bible) says and proves otherwise, so stick with the original text for the obvious answer to this question.
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Let's clarify. Religious faith is itself not a problem. Spiritual belief is not a problem. Personal adherence to religious practice is not a problem.\n\nA problem DOES arise, however, when one set of beliefs is forced upon others. An earlier poster mentioned the First Amendment to the US Constitution. Ignoring for the moment that this is a US idea, and not generally acknowledged by much of the rest of the world, there are several provisions in that amendment.\n\nTwo of them are that the government will not establish or endorse any religion [Establishment Clause], nor will the government stop individuals from having/sharing/expressing their own beliefs [Free Exercise Clause].\n\nThe major problems in the world that I see (relative to this topic) are that localized majorities have gotten together and enacted laws that enforce a particular set of religious and moral beliefs. This forces everyone to follow those beliefs (or else break the law). This is true whether you're talking about Judeo-Christian morals being imposed in the US, or political ideals counter to those morals being imposed in China, or state establishment of religion as in much of the middle east, etc. \n\nFor any sort of unified government, there would need to be an explicit and deliberate attempt to REMOVE all religious influences from any adopted legal codes. Otherwise, you'll always be stuck with the majority imposing their beliefs on  the minority. And that's just might-makes-right bullying, whether performed legislatively or otherwise.
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"Which religion is more about peace and not supremecy."\n\nThis is a very interesting question that touches all aspects of our life.  It also speaks to power.  Meaning, what religion attempts to wield power over another?  Over a nation?  Over the entire globe?  And as you so correctly stated, over the animal kingdom?  Which would also include, the environment?\n\nIn my humble opinion, all monotheism attempts to wield power.  It is inherent in the idea that their single god is supreme.  The only one.  The greatest of the great - in that all other gods are false.  From this standpoint, tolerance for the "other" is an impossibility if the "other" does not accept the monotheism being proselytized.  And, if you accept the truth implicit in the idea that "absolute power corrupts absolutely," is it any wonder that our world, historically and currently, has suffered, is suffering, such mind boggling death and destruction, pure horror & evil, at the hands of those who so passionately believe that their god is the greatest of the great?  With this in mind...\n\nThe only religion that could possibly be tolerant and peaceful would be the one that is inclusive of all, and accepts the gods of the "other."  And does such a religion exist?\n\nIt does.  Wicca.\n\nBeing Wiccan means you not only accept the gods and goddesses of all religious pantheons but you work with them.\n\nI honestly believe this is the fundamental basis of the fear people have towards Wicca.  Wiccans are branded, falsely, of being Satan worshipers, plus a host of other misrepresentations.  This is done by those who weild religious power (read monothesim) in order to induce fear.  In order to keep their flock "in line."  If you frighten the shite out of your followers so they're terrified to even take a passing glance, you retain power over them.\n\nWicca is the most inclusive of all religious and spiritual paths.  It's also mind boggling to the vast majority because they simply cannot get their minds around the idea of accepting all relgious panteons, let alone working with them.  Consequently, the persecution and senseless death exacted against those who have the affrontary of following and working with such an all encompassing spiritual pursuit.\n\nBlessed Be.
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Buddhism doesnt compete with anything. It is compatible with all the religions because there is no dogma to follow. It just says be yourself, be the best person you can and become selfless. Who can disagree with that?
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Hello brother (see my icon)!\n\nAgree for the most part.  Except for maybe the Dalai Lama.\n\nLaypeople especially.  The more that they seek the truth and comfort in the teachings (that should be dogma) the further they really are from knowing "god" or the source.\n\nKeep the unfaith brother!
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SIX PRINCIPLES OF NONVIOLENCE\n\nPRINCIPLE ONE: Kingian Nonviolence is Not for Cowards.\nNonviolence has a complete disrespect for violence. It will not adopt violent tactics to reach its goal and will avoid violence in resolving conflicts and problems. \nDr. King stressed the importance of resisting violence in any form. He preferred and recommended nonviolence because it represented a more humane, noble and honorable method in the path to justice. \nNonviolence is affirmatively standing not only against what is wrong but also for what is right and just.\n\nPRINCIPLE TWO: The Beloved Community is a World of Peace with Justice.\nThe Beloved Community is a framework for developing a future in which one can deal effectively with unjust conditions. \nThe "Ends and Means" is dealt with by this principle. You cannot achieve just ends by unjust means; you cannot use violent means to achieve peaceful ends. \n\nPRINCIPLE THREE: Attack Injustice, Not Persons Doing Unjust Deeds.\nHumor, anger and indignation about conditions were the focus of Dr. King's energy and attention. People are not the problem; what must be changed are the conditions under which some people operate. \nFocusing anger and indignation on personalities is not only violent, but often produces more violence or apathy about the real problems and conditions.\n\nPRINCIPLE FOUR: Accept Suffering Without Retaliation for the Sake of the Cause to Achieve a Goal.\nSuffering is not to be confused with further harm to one's self or "self-victimization." Acceptance of harsh and unmerited punishment for a just cause helps the individual and the community grow in spiritual and humanitarian dimensions. \nWillingness to endure hardship for a clearly defined just cause can have an impact on those committing acts of violence as well as on the larger community. \n\nPRINCIPLE FIVE: Avoid Internal Violence of the Spirit as Well as External Physical Violence.\nOur attitudes and commitment to practicing nonviolence, when faced with violence or issues, are communicated through our actions, which in turn are determined by our attitudes. \nBody language as well as verbal expression communicate our real feelings and thoughts about a particular situation. Internal conflicts and violent feelings color these expressions.\n\nPRINCIPLE SIX: The Universe is on the Side of Justice.\nSociety is oriented to a just sense of order in the universe. Nonviolence is in tune with this concept, and the movement must strike this chord in society. \nEvery person is opposed to wrong and unjust behavior in a particular situation. Given our understanding of the problem, we must never lose hope that human beings, even our opponents, are able to respond. \n\nTHE SIX STEPS OF NONVIOLENCE\n\nSTEP ONE: Information Gathering\nInformation gathering is not simply a fact-finding process, but must relate to a specific context, people and place. \nDr. King believed in listening and respecting the opinions of other people, whether they were poor people, uneducated or of a different color.\n\nSTEP TWO: Education\nNonviolence's use of all available communications and media to educate the public about the issue or injustice at hand. \nEducation can mean helping people to realize their ability to effect change and to act on solving major social problems. \nLike holding a mirror up to the community, nonviolent approaches to education reveal the unique situation and reflect the need for a better and just image.\n\nSTEP THREE: Personal Commitment\nSelf-examination of all the ways that one may have helped to perpetuate a problem or unjust situation or where one has failed to use the nonviolent approach. \nDeveloping spiritual and intellectual habits fosters nonviolence by dealing with one's own emotions or lack of understanding the truth.\n\nSTEP FOUR: Negotiation\nNonviolent negotiation does not humiliate or defeat your opponent. \nTo prepare for negotiation, Dr. King always stressed the importance
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Not a bad question!!\n\nNot sure that I can help though.\n\nThe first thing that came to mind was this quote by Hightower:\n\nDiscipline without Freedom is Tyranny.\n\nFreedom without Discipline is Choas.\n\n\nI hope that helps\n\nGood Luck\n\nJimmy
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I think that any religion that advocates peace and harmony among people, and harmony with nature, is pretty close to what God would want.  My thinking is that if God did create the Earth, and nature, and Man, then he would not want those things damaged.
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Here is a nonbiased discussion explaining all viewpoints: http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_jegay.htm
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It blows my mind how people can be anti-capital punishment and pro-abortion.\n\nEither respect all life, or respect all innocent life, but not the liberal "don't kill convicted murders, but kill all the babies you want".\n\nBTW - to the person below... the Bible does NOT say "Thou Shall Not Kill"... it says "Thou Shall Not Committ Murder."  There is a difference.
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""Does the New Testament condone stoning to death of non-believers? Does it promote violence in any form?""\n\nYes. See the following::\n\n         Matthew 10:34-37 34 Think not that I am come to \n         send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but \n         a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at \n         variance against his father, and the daughter \n         against her mother, and the daughter in law\n         against her mother in law. 36  And a man's foes \n         shall be they of his own household. 37  He that \n         loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy \n         of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more \n         than me is not worthy of me. \n\n         Luke 22:36  Then said he unto them, But now, he \n         that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise \n         his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell \n         his garment, and buy one.\n\n         Luke 19:27  But those mine enemies, which would \n         not that I should reign over them, bring hither, \n         and slay them before me.\n\n         John 2:15  And when he had made a scourge of small \n         cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and \n         the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the \n         changers' money, and overthrew the tables; \n\nJesus, not a man of peace, made whips and whipped people, he said slay those who dont want him to reign over them, he said his purpose in coming was to bring a sword.
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good and evil are not dictated by some religious law, but by the inner compass.  humans have a natural conscience which distinguishes right from wrong.  it works through intelligence and compassion.  \n\nthe dalai lama explains it this way: i understand pain and suffering, and i desire pleasure and joy.  i realize other beings are like me and they also prefer pleasure to pain.  this knowledge results in compassion: treating others with kindness because i understand them.\n\nlong explanation, sorry.  but that kind intention based on compassion for other beings or the earth is goodness.\n\ncausing intentional pain to other beings or the earth, either out of greed or because you enjoy causing harm and seeing others suffer, is evil.