Examining the Fundamental Differences of Buddhism vs. Christianity

The popular appeal of Buddhism today is one of coolness,tolerance, and non-dissention. Its a belief system that many feel can help them detach, maintain neutrality, and find peace in a world of injustice and suffering. Some even say that Buddhist teachings and Christianity are compatible, and that one can be a Christian and at the same time adopt Buddhist teachings.

The truth is, although one can findmany truthsin Buddhist teachings,Buddhism is in many points incompatible with Christianity. Upon examination of fundamental Buddhist and Christian beliefs,it quickly becomes obvious thatthere is a clear contrast between the teachings of Buddhism and those of Christianity.Although you may hear some Buddhists claim that we believe the same things; there are many paths to God, many fundamental Buddhist teachings are in factdiametrically opposedto those of the Biblical Christianity.

Examining Buddhist Beliefs

The following is a list of Basic Beliefs of Buddhism, along with an answer for each from a Christian point of view. The list is of Basic Buddhist Beliefs is taken from Buddhanet,http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/snapshot01.htm.Please note that this is a response to these published Buddhist position statements, based on what the Bible says, and my own experience as a Christian.

Lets take a look at each of these Buddhist assertionswhich I have listed from the above Buddhist web site, and consider how they compare or contrast with what the Bible, and Christians believe. Then examine the evidence yourself pick up a Bible and read the passages I refer to. Look at the scientific and other evidence I refer to. Research and see what Buddhism teaches. And ask God to lead you, for as it says, the Lord is found of those who diligently seek Him.

1.There is no almighty God in Buddhism. There is no one to hand out rewards or punishments on a supposedly Judgment Day.

In contrast to this Buddhist assertion, the Bible asserts, and modern science supports, thatthere is indeed an almighty Creator.

According to modern physics the Universe did not always exist, but hada definite beginning of space, time,and all matter(14.5 billion years ago). Popularly known as the big bang, this theory is the most widely accepted, and best attested to theory in science.That first Cause indeed had to have been almighty to have created everything all matter, space and time out of nothing, in an instant, in order to have what we have today in this marvelous finely tuned, highly complex creation we live in.

Consistent with modern scientific evidence, the Bible also asserts that there was a First Cause to all things, thatin the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Gen 1:1). Indeed, the Bible proclaims we have an awesome God. Science now proclaims we have an expanding universe, but the Bible revealed long ago that He stretches forth the heavens like a curtain (Psalm 104:2). Time and ago God has shown that there is nothing too hard for Me, if we will only believe and place our trust in Him.

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