Questions about Karma

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
No. I use the term “god” as an expedient means to convey a points that you would not understand otherwise.

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
Well, it is time for you to explain the truth behind this "god".

That will take a long time. The mystic law is not easy to understand. Many people struggle a lifetime to understand. I do not believe that I could teach you something that I only understand deep within me.

Here is the definition:

Mystic Law (Chin miao-fa; Jpn myoho )

The ultimate law, principle, or truth of life and the universe in Nichiren's teachings; the Law of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. This term derives from Kumarajiva's Chinese translation of the Sanskrit word saddharma, from the title of the Sad-dharma-pundarika-sutra, or the Lotus Sutra. It has been translated into English also as Wonderful Law, Wonderful Dharma, Fine Dharma, etc. (In this dictionary, in accord with published translations, it is rendered as Wonderful Law when referring to the title of the Lotus Sutra, and as Mystic Law when referring to the underlying principle it represents in Nichiren's teaching.)

Originally posted by lord xyz
You need to work on your grammar.

I am a lost cause. 😉

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
I am a lost cause. 😉

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
😆 *snap* 😆
Intent is everything. That is how Karma works; you know what is right and wrong, and you live with the mistakes you make, as well as I do.

Originally posted by lord xyz
There's a right and wrong?

Absolutely.

but if you were to kill somebody to save a thousand people, would that still be wrong???

Originally posted by The big EH
but if you were to kill somebody to save a thousand people, would that still be wrong???

It would depend on the circumstances.

how does it get more clear than that, if that guy dies thousands are saved, he lives thousands die.... think of it like this, if somebody killed all of the 9/11 bombers (hey without the dash it's 911) and 9/11 never happenned and the whole stupid war in iraq never happenned saving i think over a million people, would it be a wrong to commit those murders

Originally posted by The big EH
but if you were to kill somebody to save a thousand people, would that still be wrong???

Only you can answer that question.

Originally posted by The big EH
how does it get more clear than that, if that guy dies thousands are saved, he lives thousands die.... think of it like this, if somebody killed all of the 9/11 bombers (hey without the dash it's 911) and 9/11 never happenned and the whole stupid war in iraq never happenned saving i think over a million people, would it be a wrong to commit those murders

Originally posted by The big EH
how does it get more clear than that, if that guy dies thousands are saved, he lives thousands die.... think of it like this, if somebody killed all of the 9/11 bombers (hey without the dash it's 911) and 9/11 never happenned and the whole stupid war in iraq never happenned saving i think over a million people, would it be a wrong to commit those murders

God does at times permit those who are in authority or those in extenuating life-threatening circumstances to kill. For example, police officers, those in combat (i.e. justified combat), and true self-defense for oneself or another. But this is not a license to take someone's life. For instance, if you found yourself in a situation where you deem it necessary to take someone's life (justifiably) but you do not have to, then in that situation preservation of life is paramount. Just because you can take someone's life justifably doesn't mean that you should if you have other options. Case in point, you awake to discover that someone has broken into your house. They see you see them. There is at least twenty feet between the two of you. The intruder turns to leave the house but trips and breaks his/her leg. You have a loaded gun within reach. The intruder is in obvious pain and it appears that he/she is not carrying a weapon. The phone is within easy reach. Do you kill the intruder anyway or do you point your gun at him/her and threaten to shoot if they try to harm you while you call the police? In that situation you have the situation under control, there is no need to kill the person.

I agree, killing should be a last resort...

i never said to use it as a first resort, and i wasn't asking if "the all-powerfull lord" would think it's alright to if i killed somebody for a right reason like saving thousands of others, i was asking if it was morally right

Back on topic please.

Is it true that Buddhists are supposed to respect all other religions? As in, let your own be made fun of as much as you make fun of other religions?

Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Absolutely.

Originally posted by lord xyz
Is it true that Buddhists are supposed to respect all other religions? As in, let your own be made fun of as much as you make fun of other religions?

No. 😕 Where do you get that? 😂

Originally posted by lord xyz
Then what are these absolute rights and wrongs? I'm not just asking you, I'm asking everyone.

And what does that have to do with Karma?

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
No. 😕 Where do you get that? 😂

And what does that have to do with Karma?

That question evolved fom your statement:

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
😆 *snap* 😆
Intent is everything. That is how Karma works; you know what is right and wrong, and you live with the mistakes you make, as well as I do.

Also, if Karma is "Do good things, good things happen to you. Do bad things, bad things happen to you."

Does it work the other way? "Bad things happen to you for no apparent reason, good things happen to you for no apparent reason?"

Or something like that?

Originally posted by lord xyz
I must've read it somewhere. But the Hindus and Sihks believe that.

That question evolved fom your statement:

Also, if Karma is "Do good things, good things happen to you. Do bad things, bad things happen to you."

Does it work the other way? "Bad things happen to you for no apparent reason, good things happen to you for no apparent reason?"

Or something like that?

It is far more complicated then that. I believe nothing happens by chance; everything is the product of cause and effect. Karma is the interaction between your Karma and all other karma. Did you know that inanimate objects have Karma too?