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I definitely see your point. But I think if someone disagreed, they would simply look at a different philosophy. From there, I think it would basically involv
by jmtame 18y ago
I definitely see your point. But I think if someone disagreed, they would simply look at a different philosophy.
From there, I think it would basically involve recommending changes or additions to the theory/philosophy. That would probably be up to the person who "manages" the philosophy, but certainly open discussion and changes would be recommended. Perhaps even a list of recommended public figures that are well-aligned with the philosophy.
I know that Steve Jobs, for example, is Zen Buddhist. But Buddhism is one of those things (if I understand correctly) that isn't necessarily considered a "religion" and people are also encouraged to change it to their own likings. For example, I believe a lot of Buddhist concepts (4 truths), but I don't believe in reincarnation at least in the physical sense. I believe that reincarnation means someone goes through mental changes, and metaphorically become a different or new person through mental and psychological changes.
Sort of thinking out loud on this. Some of it may make no sense.
- siong1987 18y agoYou can actually ask me more about Buddhism. In my country, we have actually 4 different main religions: Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity. Most of the Chinese here believe in Buddhism. Here, Buddhism is really a religion. But, I agree with what you have said. You can actually extend what you believe or refuse what you don't believe in basically every religions as long as you "believe" that you are actually doing the right thing. So, is "belief" actually a religion?
- jmtame 18y agoSiong, did you take the HIST120 class yet? It look at Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. Very interesting, of the three I was a biggest fan of Buddhism.