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I'm pretty new to Buddhism as well (about a year or so since I really started investigating), and haven't joined a local sangha yet. I've been doing some reading, some basic breath meditation, and pa… (View Post)
@Dakini There are plenty of times in the Gospels where Jesus speaks of punishment for disbelievers. He claimed that He hadn't come to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. He also said that not the sma… (View Post)
I think the compassionate thing is to talk to your supervisor and suggest that the person in question take the time they need for now, and get feeling better, then return to work when they're able. I… (View Post)
@Dakini I have no idea of how the whole thing is supposed to work either. Press a devout Christian on the concept, and they'll probably spout something about how we can't possibly comprehend God's wa… (View Post)
(Quote) Yes, exactly. It's central to the Christian faith that Jesus had to die for Humanity's sins. Substitutional atonement. Sadistic if you ask me. (View Post)