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Buddhism (for example) is just as much bullshit as Christianity is in my opinion.... Buddhism is a very enlightened religion from what I've heard of it.
You can't go around making claims about something based on what you've heard.

For example, I've heard your mother is a whore. According to your logic, it would be ok for me to just go on thinking that is true.

The better way to approach it would be for me to say, I've heard that, but I don't know. I can't make any kind of real decision if she is or isn't until I experience and find out for myself.

If from what you've heard about Buddhism makes it sound like it is something definitely not for you, that is all well and good; but nothing about that gives any grounds for you to say if it is bullshit or not.[/b]
Thats bullshit. And totally besides the point.
I'm not sorry for not plastering \"in my opinion\" after every single sentance, I figured it was obvious that we were discussing opinions here, I never stated that I was stating the absolute truth there. I admit there is alot I dont know about Christianity, and Buddhism, but (magic keyword here ) in my opinion I know enough about them to judge them. Dont be so offended, everyone has opinions and everyone judges everything.
so once again for you dream-scaper: All religions are complete and utter bullshit, however friendly and enlightening they are. In my opinion.
You could argue to define religion, but then we'd be arguing semantics and I'd rather not go into that, since english is not my first language so I'd lose by default, and we'd be arguing about something that is totally besides the point and I hate that.


[edit- something I missed before:]

For example, I've heard your mother is a whore. According to your logic, it would be ok for me to just go on thinking that is true.[/b]
Well, you heard my mother was a whore. If it seems like the source has plausible arguments to back it up, then yeah why not? Then it is logical for you to assume that my mother is a whore.