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To: Nervous Tick
You wrote: "Buddhism [is] an offshoot of Hinduism — which believes in a pantheon of ‘gods’."

Actually, Buddha did not preach or teach about a god or gods. Though some people may combine Buddhism with other theistic religions such as Hinduism, Sikhism or Shintoism, Buddhism itself is non-theistic.
http://www.buddhanet.net/ans73.htm

"Do you believe that paying homage to a plethora of manufactured gods is in alignment with the teaching of the ONE true GOD?"

No.

"Do you believe that paying homage to Buddha is in alignment with the WORD of Jehovah?"

Depends what you mean by "homage."

If you mean "respect," one can show respect to anyone without making them a god: e.g. "In his speech, the candidate paid homage to the Founding Fathers and the U.S. Constitution." This is not idolatry.

If you mean "adoration," or "divine worship," the answer is No.

54 posted on 09/13/2013 9:37:39 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (A Buddhist goes over to a hot-dog vendor and says, "Make me one with everything.")
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To: Mrs. Don-o

From the link you posted:

>> Do Buddhist believe in god? No, we do not. <<

Well, I DO believe in GOD. I flee from the teachings of those who publicly proclaim that they do not.

If you’re comfortable believing on those who do not believe in the Almighty GOD, then I suppose that’s your eternal business.

I’ll pray for you, that your eyes might be opened.

FRegards


59 posted on 09/13/2013 10:18:46 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (Without GOD, men get what they deserve.)
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