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Comment on Conversion in Islam and Judaism by William Buell

William Buell — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:41:54 +0000

I am about to travel on an errand for several hours, but then I will review the blog post and try to summarize what is said. Thanks for your comment.

Comment on Conversion in Islam and Judaism by muhammad farooq

muhammad farooq — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:36:38 +0000

i am trying to understand what is said.

Comment on Exceptionalism by Carlo

Carlo — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:22:53 +0000

Prior to being colonized and educated according to the standards of the west, how is a villager to know that everyone is beautiful in their own way? Pale skin, long nose, thin lips– who is not a victim of these standards? And at what point does one become disillusioned about those standards? My questions are rhetorical, as I can say from having watched my own family, that the disillusionment never goes away because it is necessary for being part of this culture. White people, white standards, white beauty– these can work for you or against you. If you are fortunate, you have some say in the matter. In this country we have access to a way of life that would have been impossible in the Philippines. In less than two generations, my family has become walking talking Americans. That is what hero-worship can do, for better or worse. Perhaps some people are too far removed from their own heritage to know what I mean, but I just thought I’d pitch in my two cents.

Comment on 8th Grade Existentialism by Cigars and the Humanities « William Buell's Blog

Cigars and the Humanities « William Buell's Blog — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:35:03 +0000

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Comment on Who Shall Liberate Freedom by samshropshire

samshropshire — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:06:15 +0000

Great post! (test of gravitar)

Comment on Wash your bowl by carlo

carlo — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:09:18 +0000

Are therefore to empty our bookshelves?

Comment on Do not silo or cloister by jollyblog

jollyblog — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 20:11:06 +0000

I like the button on the forehead image. Luckily, some people have their buttons in other places.

Comment on Buddhism vs Christianity by Robert West

Robert West — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:19:10 +0000

This is a completely backwards understanding of Buddhism, which is understandable since the author is not a Buddhist. In fact, nirvana is often considered to be equivalent to what Jesus meant by the kingdom of heaven. Extinguishing refers the extinguishing what keeps us from nirvana, which is constant cycle of desire and suffering. Buddhism, therefore, can be viewed as offering insights and practices that can help Christians to know the kingdom of heaven. Many Christians follow Buddhist practices and find them very helpful

Comment on Thou art but a worm and not a man by Don Prentice

Don Prentice — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:39:08 +0000

‘All is vanity’

Comment on To gain eternal life… by Don Prentice

Don Prentice — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:23:35 +0000

Have just joined your blog and enjoying it immensely, even tho’ living in England!!