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Originally Posted by Shaunc
Hi Catsquotl. The buddha himself taught that there are 84,000 different paths to enlightenment. Most if not all of the major religions are the same. The Mormons and the Catholics in Christianity for example, god knows how many Hindu sects there are and don't forget that at one period of time buddhism itself was considered just another hindu sect in much the same way that the teachings of Jesus were considered as just another form of Judaism.
As the teachings of Lord buddha spread throughout the world the teachings were often slightly changed to suit the local area. Catholicism is much the same. There's a huge difference between the Catholicism of Ireland and the Catholicism of the Philippine islands.
Good luck and best wishes.
Shaun.
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I like Sam Harris's view on religion, because he said there are many different ones, and that leaves us with two possibilities: either only one of them is right or none of them are. teehee.
(I think it was Harris, not so sure)