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In reply to the discussion: Lots of Democrats are Christian. Why All the Hate? [View all]usedtobedemgurl
(1,150 posts)I was never taught or read anything stating to hate other religions. Can I ask what texts you read where it put down other religions? Or what guidance someone may have given you that led you to feel that way about Christians?
The nearest I can come in my studies is when we are told Budda said do not believe anything anyone says or preaches, including what Buddha says, unless it makes sense to you. But disregarding is not the same as hating. When we hate, we pick up a lump of hot coal to throw at a person and we get burned.
I am very interested in this thread as I have never met any other Buddhist who hated. We are all human and have moments of weakness but your hate of other people in a certain religion sounds like it was ongoing. I would love to discuss this further either in this thread or through DU mail.
Namaste