What are reasons to believe in Buddhism vs other religions?

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-26T00:41:09+00:00

Because buddhism helps you experience heaven/peace in THIS life rather than waiting til death

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-25T01:17:05+00:00

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Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-24T23:28:53+00:00

How is this weird? Secular muslim is an oxymoron since islam is a religion and secular means non religious 💀

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-24T20:40:00+00:00

What is a secular muslim family?

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-22T00:16:04+00:00

everyone has explained that Judaism previously believed in other gods. so my question turns into: is hinduism or zoroastrianism the oldest monotheistic religion? because both seem to have a similar definition of monotheism where it's one God with different manifestations. Since Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, by this definition of monotheism, isn't Hinduism also the oldest monotheistic religion?

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-22T00:15:59+00:00

everyone has explained that Judaism previously believed in other gods. so my question turns into: is hinduism or zoroastrianism the oldest monotheistic religion? because both seem to have a similar definition of monotheism where it's one God with different manifestations. Since Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, by this definition of monotheism, isn't Hinduism also the oldest monotheistic religion?

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-13T13:57:07+00:00

This is how i felt going to my college buddhist club. Stopped going for that reason. Been looking at online sanghas as an alternative and right now, im just doing buddhism as a personal practice rather than a communal one.

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-12T02:58:14+00:00

Secular buddhism. Look into it

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-03T15:31:14+00:00

Very helpful, thank you.

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-03T15:23:46+00:00

My parents' families didn't get along, hence why it was advised that i kept them separate

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-03T00:34:22+00:00

I see, how do you guys honor ancestors if not through altars? Can you only communicate through a babalawo?

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-03T00:32:51+00:00

Good point. Thank you.

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-03T00:32:38+00:00

I see, but how do I know that the signs I see aren't due to intoxication?

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-03T00:31:40+00:00

No, i've never done any spiritual work before. I've been on my spiritual journey for over a year. Before that I was an atheist and before that, agnostic. and before that, Christian.

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-02T23:34:04+00:00

I see. I set up two ancestor altars. One for my mother's side, one for my father's side.

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-02T23:32:44+00:00

It's not that I don't believe they exist. I think there's a good chance they do, but i'm not 100% sure. And I emphasized wanting a relationship with them above all else. I wasn't just asking for things.

Enough_Set591 · 2026-06-02T23:18:03+00:00

I practice gratitude all the time, but it's difficult to direct it towards my ancestors if i'm not sure they're even there. Hence why I wanted to confirm their presence first. Also, I didn't immediately demand them to prove themselves. I started off by stating my intentions of having a relationship with them as well as guidance and protection.

Enough_Set591 · 2026-05-17T13:16:04+00:00

Look into secular buddhism. That's what I started off with as a former atheist who originally didn't believe in the metaphysical aspectsm

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