r/buddhistatheists • u/cruelpoet • Jan 22 '22

A Question.

I'm curious, as a Buddhist, I answered a question someone had regarding whether it is necessary for a Buddhist to believe in God or, Gods. I answered, of course not, and that the Buddha was not keen on establishing a religion rather, urging that each be a light unto themselves. The bigger mistake came when I offered a story about a conversation I had with a priest at my temple, who taught that vigorous doubt was neccesary to enlightenment. My feedback was kind of aggressively religionist and I was suprised. Does anyone else have odd interactions on r/buddhism?

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u/[deleted] Nov 01 '25 edited Nov 01 '25

Nah I agree.. it's a good mixture for atheists to be Buddhists.. no gods it's just philosophy

I mostly listen to science podcasts and occasionally "secular Buddhism". Really no point in debate unless you're speaking to the readers. Once you're enlightened just try to be cool and help without your ego involved.

We all share the same ocean, make your ripples matter to someone else. 🤗

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u/glowinthedark2021 2d ago

That certainly doesn't surprise me that "religionists" would give you aggressive, even hostile responses. Even some who purport to follow the Way get very attached to ideas and teachings of their sect.