REL-1300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Keith Ward, Comparative Theology, Atheism
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Define atheism rejects beliefs in god (theologians define) Eugene burnouf prajna (science)- wisdom that is why today buddhism is seen as a science and not a religion. Buddha thought people should aim for nirvana enlightenment. Max muller (sacred books of the east) went on to comparative theology. Religion to bind yourself, referring to religious orders. Keith ward (both stand for realities that cannot be understood, where meaning breaks down) What is nirvana (a buddhist will say there is no meaning) Sigala goes from rituals to become a better person (ethically) Teaching method that might seem dishonest, but involves using concepts the student understands. Explaining nirvana (explaining color to someone who has been blind their whole life) Asoka - assign the primary source of rock edict 13 (it was carved onto the face of a rock) Dharma conquest - missionary activity ^^^ the dharma conquest instead of war (non violence/ religion/ virtue)
