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Do you think that your beliefs can make you defensive and somewhat of a Moraliser?

blulotus29blulotus29
edited January 2011 in Buddhism Basics
I've noticed that some people who are supposed to be kind and compassionate on here get all knotted up and come across rather defensive and like they know it all when it comes to Buddhism and can be rude. Do you think that a clinging to what you believe and think you know can make you a moraliser?

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  • aHappyNihilistaHappyNihilist Veteran
    Moralizer, the moral superhero. Super strength! invisibility! defending moral systems wherever he goes. Utilitarianism? Sure! Kantian imperatives? No problem! the moralizor.
  • compassionate_warriorcompassionate_warrior Veteran
    Whatever happened to "I'm outa here, bye", aHN?
  • aHappyNihilistaHappyNihilist Veteran
    that comes 2moro, or when i get banned
  • compassionate_warriorcompassionate_warrior Veteran
    Oh. So this is the "going out with a bangy bang" part?
  • aHappyNihilistaHappyNihilist Veteran
    well yea, now i'm kind of bored with that and I'm having a legit conversation with MindGate, I might just leave
  • kaytekayte
    I've noticed that some people who are supposed to be kind and compassionate on here get all knotted up and come across rather defensive and like they know it all when it comes to Buddhism and can be rude. Do you think that a clinging to what you believe and think you know can make you a moraliser?
    I don't think this is limited to any one religious group. Every group has members who sincerely live their beliefs and those who have not mastered that ability yet. I admit to having strong feelings on some subjects and don't always express them skillfully- it's a struggle.

    Whenever you get a group together, there's bound to be a difference in opinion. It's up to the individuals to decide what they are trying to offer/gain when they choose to participate. I look at it as a learning opportunity. Some posts inspire, others confuse or irritate. We get a fresh chance each time to practice skillful expression. Just my 2 pennies. :)
  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    that comes 2moro, or when i get banned
    Would you like some help with that?

    and people wonder why I get Peeved with the stupid games some people play.:grumble:

    Either stay, and continue, or go - but don't make a huge song and dance about it.
    Just goes to show how addicted you are to being heard, doesn't it?

  • JoshuaJoshua Veteran
    The emptiness of Buddhism requires no faith and resounds with truth. It is infallible. Therefore it is irrefutable by non-Buddhists and no Buddhist who fully comprehends emptiness has the capacity to get defensive about his or her beliefs. Moralizers and faith defenders are only supressing their own spiritual journeys. We are all guilty of this to varying degrees. Even if you supress your words only fools believe they've supressed their thoughts. I'm just now learning to be a mature adult by realizing that these sorts of belligerent antics are to be left for children, part of growing up isn't only learning to avoid those antics but also not letting them bother you. People will act unskillfully as you probably will in the future and certainly have in the past. Just realize they're doing their best with their current perception of reality just as you are now and always have. That may help to remedy some potential transgression on your part in the future.
  • thickpaperthickpaper Veteran
    The idea "Belief filters" is reliantly new in psychology but it strikes me as very ancient as ideas go.
  • MountainsMountains Veteran
    edited January 2011
    that comes 2moro, or when i get banned
    It's spelled "tomorrow". We're not text messaging here. I'd appreciate it if you actually typed out the words you're wanting to use. And the personal pronoun "I" is always capitalized in English.
  • RogerRoger
    edited January 2011
    I've noticed that some people who are supposed to be kind and compassionate on here get all knotted up and come across rather defensive and like they know it all when it comes to Buddhism and can be rude. Do you think that a clinging to what you believe and think you know can make you a moraliser?
    Maybe 'contestants' forget to bow to each other before the sumo match begins.

    Maybe they forget to add a genuinely complimentary and encouraging acknowledgment of the other person's POV alongside any differences they may express.

    Politeness, kindness and compassion never go out of style..., oh..., except in hundreds of places across our respective neighborhoods and certainly on TV shows like 'Jerry Springer.' Such a wonderful expressions of insight: "You're a disgusting whore!" "Oh yeah??!! Your shirt has sweat marks on it!" :screwy:

    No big deal. Treat people like you were the MD and they were the mentally ill if they deviate from the love, kindness and compassion route. That's what I do in a pinch. Said that a few times before- forgive me for repeating it.

  • [DeletedUser][DeletedUser]
    edited January 2011
    The defensiveness of minus from multiplying :sawed: and the moraliser of plus from subtraction :rockon:
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