Thread: Conversion of Buddhists to Christians? yey or nay

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.

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.

Originally Posted by billy the kid

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.

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.

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.

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

Thais are attracted to Christianity in part because of the warmer social setting which goes along with the Thai Christian scene

The missus was horrified today as she discovered her sister has started going to church.
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.

Originally Posted by Toby451

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

Why would anybody go to Saudi Arabia or Iraq to convert Buddhists Bit of a wasted journey IMO.

Originally Posted by Toby451

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.

There are a fair few christians in EVERY country hoping to convert the locals.
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?