Stephen <mcavoysATaolDOTcom@> wrote:
> On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:11:33 EST, "gregjohn" <pte### [at] yahoocom> wrote:
>
> >
> >That has got to be the most fascinating sociological idea I've run across this
> >year: that a belief in reincarnation could lead to a basis for ethics, in a
> >sort of self-interest for one's lot the next time around.  I'm neither calling
> >you crazy nor say I concur completely, it's just a new idea in my head.
> >
>
> Maybe you should get out more :) After all Buddhism is one of the world's major
> religions. Not that I am religious my self. I just think it is good manners.
>
> Regards Stephen


Perhaps. I've only perceived Buddhism as having a world view steeped in
fatalism, passivity, and denial of the illusion of suffering around us.

I have not met many folks who say, "Because I'll be reincarnated, I better make
sure I clean up this place. "

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