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The Bible and the Buddist Reilgion. The Bible and the Buddhist Religion Within this
paper I will discuss the outlooks within the Catholic and Buddhist religion. ...
Submitted by jerryhickey on April 25, 2007
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The Bible and the Buddhist Religion
Within this paper I will discuss the outlooks within the Catholic and Buddhist religion. I will focus on the beliefs and values of both religions, readings from the Bible, Buddha’s Nobel Truths, and the Eight Fold Path. I will use the understandings which I have gained from these readings and apply them to my own life. I hope to use these in order to focus on my personal life and issues. Throughout this paper I will attempt to find answers for the following questions: What is a “true” Catholic, Have I met those standards, What values shape my life, What are my true beliefs, and Who am I? Another objective that I own is to determine what elements of the Catholic religion are incorporated in my life; in addition, what other religious values outside of my own do I allow to shape my life. By answering these questions I hope to raise new thoughts or views, this will enable me to discover more about myself.
Throughout my life’s journey I have been brought up under the Catholic religion. My family strongly believes in Catholic beliefs, therefore I have been taught to obey those beliefs and values of my family’s religion. I begin to wonder if my past actions have met the standards of what a true “Catholic” should be. This then raised a second question, “Who judges whether or not I have met those standards.” Although I do not attend church on a regular basis, I still attempt to obey the Catholic religion. The reason why I have tried to remain a “true” Catholic is because this is what my family accepts; therefore I feel obligated to reach their expectations. I also believe that if I continue to meet their expectations, I will be a good Catholic in their eyes. This statement answers my previous question, “who judges whether or not I have met hose standards.” I believe that the perceptions which my family posses based on my actions are the most important. The reason I truly believe this to be true is...
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