I'm surprised at this much support for a religious protest. If Christians were marching on Washington here, I bet this board would be singing a different tune.
Talk about an over simplification of the issue.
If Christians' democratic freedoms were being beaten out of them by a military junta and their country's true leader had been under house arrest for as long, then yeah, you'd probably find that Christians would have the support of the board. But oh yeah, that's right.....American Christians already have the President and the government in their pocket and are busy dictating the freedom of everybody else! :rolleyes:
I was just going to post a topic asking what the heck this whole thing is all about.
so, if I'm reading and understanding correctly, the monks are protesting the lack of democratic government? Is there some reason they are doing that NOW? Aren't monks basically somewhat passive individuals?
I saw something on the news and it looked like mostly other types of non-monk people. So, it would appear as though the general population is involved in the protesting?
Yes, I am confused. I guess I need a history lesson or something.
Here clone, tis only wiki but it does give you a bit of run down.
These protests have been going on in Burma for many years, however this one does seem to be a bit more prominant that previous protests. Basically the monks, who have the support of a great many of the population are attempting to peacefully protest the country being under the control of a military junta.
the spread of buddhism didnt come about from conquest you know, unlike christianity and islam.
The greatest popularity of Christianity occurred in Rome through martyrdom. Face it: you don't know shit about history and you hate Christianity because you're a bigot.
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Oh yeah forgot about all those tyranical Buddist run governments ruling with iron fist around the world :rolleyes:
Autisticman,
Buddhism was the prevailing religion during some of the most brutal Chinese regimes in history. Learn your history. I hope you're not really autistic because then I'd feel bad about asking you tolearn history.
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The greatest popularity of Christianity occurred in Rome through martyrdom. Face it: you don't know shit about history and you hate Christianity because you're a bigot.
i wasn't talking about popularity in rome. i was talking about the spread of christianity and islam.
i don't hate christianity because i'm a bigot. i have no time for ALL RELIGION because its bullshit.
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Buddhism was the prevailing religion during some of the most brutal Chinese regimes in history. Learn your history. I hope you're not really autistic because then I'd feel bad about asking you tolearn history.
I'm sorry which countries do they hold power in at the moment whore? Hurling insults. Nice work. These people are still dying for democary and you've decided to make this thread a platform to to bash Buddisim. Nice, real nice work. No use asking I know your proud of yourself
I read somewhere...I think it was somebody from the UK, describing the puppetmaster role of China to Burma, and that the only effective diplomatic strategy at this point with China would be to boycott the Olympics.
I read somewhere...I think it was somebody from the UK, describing the puppetmaster role of China to Burma, and that the only effective diplomatic strategy at this point with China would be to boycott the Olympics.
Actually that's a really interesting idea gue. I wonder if we could get countries to participate in the boycott? Be a good way of getting your point across.
I'm sorry which countries do they hold power in at the moment whore? Hurling insults. Nice work. These people are still dying for democary and you've decided to make this thread a platform to to bash Buddisim. Nice, real nice work. No use asking I know your proud of yourself
at the moment? You've clearly never cracked a textbook, lib. Open a book in your fucking life and I will give you some of my time.
Buddhists have ruled China for centuries. Learn some shit. Some of the most successful and brutal regimes man has ever known.
You have completely used your liberal indoctrination to show just how ignorant you are of history. Congrats.
I didn't bash Buddhism - you're just illiterate.
All I know is that to see, and not to speak, would be the great betrayal.
-Enoch Powell
at the moment? You've clearly never cracked a textbook, lib. Open a book in your fucking life and I will give you some of my time.
Buddhists have ruled China for centuries. Learn some shit. Some of the most successful and brutal regimes man has ever known.
You have completely used your liberal indoctrination to show just how ignorant you are of history. Congrats.
I didn't bash Buddhism - you're just illiterate.
No your not getting my point. I know my history and you should get up to speed on your current events. Do Buddists control China at the moment for instance????
What I was saying hasn't been lost on people with an opened mind. If you don't get it I'm won't be explaining to your rude self
You think your blinding me with science but your just carrying on with irrelevant bullshit. But by all means carry on. Crap out your own agenda on a thread dedicated to an injustice thats CURRENTLY going on in world.
at the moment? You've clearly never cracked a textbook, lib. Open a book in your fucking life and I will give you some of my time.
Buddhists have ruled China for centuries. Learn some shit. Some of the most successful and brutal regimes man has ever known.
You have completely used your liberal indoctrination to show just how ignorant you are of history. Congrats.
I didn't bash Buddhism - you're just illiterate.
you mean like the ming dynasty who whilst in power established the xinxue which i believe was based on the lixue? or do you speak of the manchu qing dynasty who were a nomadic people when they were asked for help by the then ming government, then refused to leave and adopted confucianism as the ruling doctrine.
when you say centuries you must be specific.
buddhism is a syncretic religion. it adapts, not takes over and rules.
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How did this turn into religion? Seriously? This is political on every level. What is interesting to note is that buddhist monks, known for their aloofness and uninvolvedness with the world is taking action against a brutal regime. Says alot about the regime I guess.
I dont think the regime will survive the next month. This is turning unstoppable, and the regime has done all the errors that ensures their defeat. (Firing upon demonstrators when they have really spread to all layers of society for instance)
So, basically, this is a good thing.
Peace
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How did this turn into religion? Seriously? This is political on every level.
It is a bit sad that a this thread, which was a simple discussion about the Saffron Revolution was hijacked by a religious fanatic who's sole purpose is to insult those that do not share his ideals.
This revolution has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with bringing Democracy to a country that had been under the brutal rule of a military junta for far to long.
Leave it to some people to turn this into a thread about how Christians are so mistreated in this country, which is utter fucking bullshit. There are definitely some people who look down upon Christianity, as well as other religions, simply because of people like CorporateWhore who indulge in ramming their beliefs down everyone's throats then proceed to mock and insult those that refuse to swallow his bitter pill.
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How did this turn into religion? Seriously? This is political on every level. What is interesting to note is that buddhist monks, known for their aloofness and uninvolvedness with the world is taking action against a brutal regime. Says alot about the regime I guess.
I dont think the regime will survive the next month. This is turning unstoppable, and the regime has done all the errors that ensures their defeat. (Firing upon demonstrators when they have really spread to all layers of society for instance)
So, basically, this is a good thing.
Peace
Dan
They shot down 3,000 the last time a protest of this scope was conducted. I think that was 1989. I'm hopeful, too, though, that this event will have a better outcome.
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Oh yeah forgot about all those tyranical Buddist run governments ruling with iron fist around the world :rolleyes:
they are the worst kind. cause we're not even aware of them doing it.
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Talk about an over simplification of the issue.
If Christians' democratic freedoms were being beaten out of them by a military junta and their country's true leader had been under house arrest for as long, then yeah, you'd probably find that Christians would have the support of the board. But oh yeah, that's right.....American Christians already have the President and the government in their pocket and are busy dictating the freedom of everybody else! :rolleyes:
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Phew!! I feel so much better now, don't you?
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Here clone, tis only wiki but it does give you a bit of run down.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar
And you have to read about Aung San Suu Kyi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aung_San_Suu_Kyi
These protests have been going on in Burma for many years, however this one does seem to be a bit more prominant that previous protests. Basically the monks, who have the support of a great many of the population are attempting to peacefully protest the country being under the control of a military junta.
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The greatest popularity of Christianity occurred in Rome through martyrdom. Face it: you don't know shit about history and you hate Christianity because you're a bigot.
-Enoch Powell
Autisticman,
Buddhism was the prevailing religion during some of the most brutal Chinese regimes in history. Learn your history. I hope you're not really autistic because then I'd feel bad about asking you tolearn history.
-Enoch Powell
i wasn't talking about popularity in rome. i was talking about the spread of christianity and islam.
i don't hate christianity because i'm a bigot. i have no time for ALL RELIGION because its bullshit.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
I'm sorry which countries do they hold power in at the moment whore? Hurling insults. Nice work.
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Actually that's a really interesting idea gue. I wonder if we could get countries to participate in the boycott? Be a good way of getting your point across.
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at the moment? You've clearly never cracked a textbook, lib. Open a book in your fucking life and I will give you some of my time.
Buddhists have ruled China for centuries. Learn some shit. Some of the most successful and brutal regimes man has ever known.
You have completely used your liberal indoctrination to show just how ignorant you are of history. Congrats.
I didn't bash Buddhism - you're just illiterate.
-Enoch Powell
No your not getting my point. I know my history and you should get up to speed on your current events. Do Buddists control China at the moment for instance????
What I was saying hasn't been lost on people with an opened mind. If you don't get it I'm won't be explaining to your rude self
You think your blinding me with science but your just carrying on with irrelevant bullshit. But by all means carry on. Crap out your own agenda on a thread dedicated to an injustice thats CURRENTLY going on in world.
now there's that christian compassion i hear so much about. i state my opinion and you call me names.
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Just wondering what you thought.
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you mean like the ming dynasty who whilst in power established the xinxue which i believe was based on the lixue? or do you speak of the manchu qing dynasty who were a nomadic people when they were asked for help by the then ming government, then refused to leave and adopted confucianism as the ruling doctrine.
when you say centuries you must be specific.
buddhism is a syncretic religion. it adapts, not takes over and rules.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
I dont think the regime will survive the next month. This is turning unstoppable, and the regime has done all the errors that ensures their defeat. (Firing upon demonstrators when they have really spread to all layers of society for instance)
So, basically, this is a good thing.
Peace
Dan
"Every judgment teeters on the brink of error. To claim absolute knowledge is to become monstrous. Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty." - Frank Herbert, Dune, 1965
It is a bit sad that a this thread, which was a simple discussion about the Saffron Revolution was hijacked by a religious fanatic who's sole purpose is to insult those that do not share his ideals.
This revolution has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with bringing Democracy to a country that had been under the brutal rule of a military junta for far to long.
Leave it to some people to turn this into a thread about how Christians are so mistreated in this country, which is utter fucking bullshit. There are definitely some people who look down upon Christianity, as well as other religions, simply because of people like CorporateWhore who indulge in ramming their beliefs down everyone's throats then proceed to mock and insult those that refuse to swallow his bitter pill.
They shot down 3,000 the last time a protest of this scope was conducted. I think that was 1989. I'm hopeful, too, though, that this event will have a better outcome.
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Imposing curfews and things have gone strangely silent on the news front too.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22491235-38197,00.html
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22490818-38197,00.html
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22490802-38197,00.html
http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=3662654&page=1
http://www.news.ninemsn.com/article.aspx?id=226925&cmp=ds_gl_world&mch=SEM
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7018285.stm
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