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Sorry, I just asked a question but I think I can make it more clear.
Evolutionists believe that we are all related to two people who lived between two and five thousand years ago.
Creationists believe that we are all related to Adam and Eve.
Taoists believe that we all come from the Wu Chi, thus one could argue again that we are all related.
Most every belief system suggests that we are all related.
What about Buddhism?
Thanks,
Rick
Hi Richard,
Your questions look the same to me.
My earlier answers still apply.
Just to make some comments since you are here again.
To me, it is not logical to believe that we came from only two persons. Then we have to make up more stories to substantiate this naive postulation, in order to tie up loose ends/loop holes like why the different races, the different areas of civilizations, and even today why there are still primitive people.
The creation theory sets itself an unanswered question. If there is such an entity creating this and that, then who created this entity?
As for Buddhism, The Buddha stated that existence had no beginning nor ending. It is a perpetual cycle of formation, evolution, dissolution and finally destruction. And the cycle starts all over again...ad infinitum!!
Have a nice day, take care.
Justin Choo
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Justin Choo
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When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.
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I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @
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I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
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Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
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Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
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