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there seem to be a fair few Christians in Buddhist countries, hoping to convert the locals.
is this right, and what is the reasoning behind it?
Should it be tolerated and is it not, in fact, taking a liberty with the Buddhist sense of being passive?
Imagine trying to do this in Saudia Arabia or Iraq for instance.
Its a mistake to think Buddhists are passive. Recent happenings in Burma tell us that.
Thais are attracted to Christianity in part because of the warmer social setting which goes along with the Thai Christian scene.
When I attended the Union Language school I met some of the farang preachers, good people imo. I stay in contact with one fellow, and recently told he started preaching in Thai.
The way I see it working here in Thailand is Christianity is presented as an add-on to the existing Buddhist culture not necessarily as a substitute.
Christianity has historically melded with indigenous pagan culture. The roots of Christianity itself are of pagan rituals.
In bkk the church has a pretty big presence, from what I saw they aren't doing any harm.
Also it was interesting to note how the Koreans have taken up Christianity in a big way. There were lots of Koreans at that school.
you should see how they bitch and fight aggressively
when it comes to selecting a new priest or bishop
in s.korea.
yes they take it seriously in s.korea.
had my run-ins with some of those dudes teaching christianity in thailand also
with their black shoes, black trousers, white shirt with black tie and schoolboy haircut.
yes jesus loves YOU too much. :)
i hear it looks good on their CV when they return state-side.
ah it's all a circus.
Xtianity is the fastest growing religion in SE Asia.
They're not real Christians in SKorea... I used to play footy with some, and they are utterly clueless about the church they obsess about, and it's values - especially the Korean vicar. As with anything they hybridise and create a facade of western stuff full of rancid eastern crap.
Having said that, Buddhism hasn't really been much of a success as a project. The most successful religion is Protestantism... you can't separate a religion from politics and economics and culture that it dictates.
Those sound like Mormons, who are considered a cult by most Christians. The thing is, Christianity covers a pretty wide spectrum of beliefs and styles. Any version that does not offer warmth and an inviting sense of community isn't going to gain many converts beyond those who grew up with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by billy the kid
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Originally Posted by CaptainNemo
concur. U R so correct on this one Nemo. and those Koreans in the States are no different. I would suggest that the Koreans use the church more as a social outlet with their fellow Koreans as they have their own time for Church services, have Korean language classes for the little ones, and social events for the Korean church community.
South Koreans are primarily Presbyterian...translates to MONEY...
"Spread the Gospel" is part of Christianity.
Buddhists believe no God, no soul, so they are fair game for Christians (Moslems would be too, but they believe in killing "infidels" (everyone but other Moslems (oops, they believe in killing them too, but not because of their religion, but because of any other plausable excuse).
What Thailand needs is more English teachers, not more missionaries trying to spread their creed under the guise of charity.
The missus was horrified today as she discovered her sister has started going to church.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Earl
Why are you not happy for your sister? I asked....
I've still not got a proper answer out off her, must be a Thai thing..
I think Earl has answered the question above.
Meanwhile the local Thais have just wired £150 for a new toilet at a temple in central Thailand, i doubt any off them will get a chance to use it.
The opium off the people:)
Chrisstian Missionaries have been coming to Thailand from the time of first contact with the USA. The Thais mainly wanted weapons that they didn't have, which the West was quite willing to supply.
The issue of preaching Christianity was treated, in the history that I read, by the Thai authorities as something of no threat since it was unlikely that the Thais would give up their relationship with Buddhism for something as harsh, dour and unforgiving as Christianity.
I didn't think Buddhism was a religion? Way of life, so you can be both, as is the case in Korea, a lot of the sects in Korea are business associated.
You spelled sex incorrectly...
Yea, that also goes on. But the Koreans can go to Church (whatever that means to them) and still live quite Buddhist lives.
Why would anybody go to Saudi Arabia or Iraq to convert Buddhists:confused: Bit of a wasted journey IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toby451
I'm up for castration and womb removal of all religious folk. As the buddhists are more philosophers, they can safely live on, but the fukin muzzies, christian bastards and their ilk need to get the tight rubber band... Hindus, not sure about them, they seem quite funny, so they can carry on for the time being. Sikhs might need the tight rubber band though...
There are a fair few christians in EVERY country hoping to convert the locals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toby451
Is this right?
It is what it is.
Who's to determine what's 'right'.
Have you come to terms with your clit sized cock yet? Is it 'right'? Who knows?