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Is Buddhism A False Religion?


   Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that while reading this section, some of the points made may come across quite harsh, however, the following statements are meant to be considered in the spirit of careful thought and analysis, not prejudice. They are not meant to persecute others or their religious beliefs but rather provide possible clarity on the subject matter. If you are a sensitive person or are easily offended, please do not read this page.

Issue

    Buddhism was formed with a philosophy that became popular over the years, however, are its principles truly that profound and worthwhile for mankind to adopt?
Solution

   The doctrine proposed by Buddha is primarily based on human suffering. The individuality of a person results in limitation, limitation results in desire, and desire results in the cause of suffering. A person's soul doesn't actually exist because a person is in a continuous process of change from various experiences, ideas, and sensations. Essentially, people exist in a state of nothingness, since nothing is self.

   Despite such thoughts on life, many people follow this doctrine and turned Buddhism into a cult-like following. What is missing is the consideration that a higher-evolved being may be wiser and more knowledgeable than an ordinary person like Buddha.

   This should be apparent when comparing the doctrine with a monotheistic religion. Essentially, which is better: follow the teachings of an ordinary man's understanding on life, or another who actually designed it? Which is wiser, follow the observer or architect?

   In truth, the fundamental principle of Buddhism (nothing is self) is a rather depressing view and the only reason why it has been successful over the years is because it preyed upon the vulnerable in society.
 
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