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Originally Posted by matthew  I consider myself a "follower of Jesus."
I don't like the word Christian because so many that use it seem so different from the person I have read about.
I used to be a huge skeptic, but I met some people who were incredibly real--honest, genuine, kind, just, and a lot of other good stuff. When I asked why, they told me to read the New Testament...and they never asked me to join their group or anything. I read it, liked the guy that's described in it so much, I decided to try to pattern my life after his as much as is possible for a fallible, weak human. |
Great!
I consider myself a follower of Buddha. I come from an atheist background and Buddhism allows me to practice religion without having to accept an anthropomorphic God. I have read a little New Testement and found it very inspiring. My favourite Christian book is 'The Prophet' by Khalil Gibran.
What I like about Buddhism is the variety of practies and methods offered which cater to different needs and different stages of personal development.