Apol 104 Critical Thinking Assignment
Valeska Diaz
Apol 104_B11
June 22, 2013
Critical Thinking Assignment
Part 1: Buddhism 1. The question of Origin- Those who follow Buddhism have faith that the universe and god are one and the same. (Weider & Gutierrez, 201, 56) Buddhist turn to the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama also known as Buddha to live correct and at death escape the course of karma. After death, they trust they will become one with the universe. 2. The question of identity- The question of identity in Buddhism is answered in their belief that all living things are equal. They believe you must live according to the teachings of Buddha in order to escape karma and reincarnation after death. 3. The question of meaning/purpose- For Buddhist the primary goal is to reach Nirvana and end all personal suffering. In order to end suffering one must eliminate all fleshly desires and follow the teachings of Buddha which consists of the “Four Noble Truths” and the “Noble Eightfold Path”. 4. The question of morality- Because Buddhist believe everything is sacred they follow the ”Ethical Code” instructed in the “Eightfold Path” which entails refrain from all forms of evil. The major points in the …show more content…
The question of morality- Without God we are unable to determine what actions are right and wrong (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011, p 61) Christian believers follow the word of God as a guide to live their live. The bible calls believers to love God and to love their neighbor as they love themselves. These two commandments keeps believers from sinning against their neighbor. Buddhist believer in Buddha’s “Four Noble Truths” and the “Eight Noble Truths”. Their “Ethical Conduct” section says a person should conduct himself with “right speech, right action, and right livelihood.” These codes will liberate a person from the cycle of karma. Unlike Christians Buddhist do not believe in forgiveness the way Jesus offers it. However both beliefs agree that respect is inevitable to live in
Apol 104_B11
June 22, 2013
Critical Thinking Assignment
Part 1: Buddhism 1. The question of Origin- Those who follow Buddhism have faith that the universe and god are one and the same. (Weider & Gutierrez, 201, 56) Buddhist turn to the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama also known as Buddha to live correct and at death escape the course of karma. After death, they trust they will become one with the universe. 2. The question of identity- The question of identity in Buddhism is answered in their belief that all living things are equal. They believe you must live according to the teachings of Buddha in order to escape karma and reincarnation after death. 3. The question of meaning/purpose- For Buddhist the primary goal is to reach Nirvana and end all personal suffering. In order to end suffering one must eliminate all fleshly desires and follow the teachings of Buddha which consists of the “Four Noble Truths” and the “Noble Eightfold Path”. 4. The question of morality- Because Buddhist believe everything is sacred they follow the ”Ethical Code” instructed in the “Eightfold Path” which entails refrain from all forms of evil. The major points in the …show more content…
The question of morality- Without God we are unable to determine what actions are right and wrong (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011, p 61) Christian believers follow the word of God as a guide to live their live. The bible calls believers to love God and to love their neighbor as they love themselves. These two commandments keeps believers from sinning against their neighbor. Buddhist believer in Buddha’s “Four Noble Truths” and the “Eight Noble Truths”. Their “Ethical Conduct” section says a person should conduct himself with “right speech, right action, and right livelihood.” These codes will liberate a person from the cycle of karma. Unlike Christians Buddhist do not believe in forgiveness the way Jesus offers it. However both beliefs agree that respect is inevitable to live in