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Complete-Scientist69 t1_irzdgar wrote

Idk man… I put all my eggs in the “God exists” basket which left me with no eggs… apparently that’s what He says to do but then when life effs you with a hot searing rod up your rear… every day for 30 years… how are you supposed to not have a “reason to be fearful”? I just… need the pendulum to swing to wins at a high and deep rate but it seems when I get one win, I get 10 loses and I just can’t pick myself up anymore.

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evasote t1_irzfpar wrote

Well, for what it’s worth the person who said this quote is a well known Buddhist, and doesn’t particularly believe in god, and has a few answers that might offer some help along your journey if you feel like looking into his work

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ChrizKhalifa t1_is06g0j wrote

That's an understatement. He was (RIP) a Zen Master, if there currently live enlightened people, he was no doubt one of them. Even the Pope awarded him with the Pacem in Terris award. Wonderful and inspiring man, it can't be overstated.

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BobbySwiggey t1_is090gm wrote

It's important to note that while he was a Buddhist, he also wrote extensively about the parallels between Christianity and Buddhism and basically reps Jesus as a Buddha. Granted, how he perceived God obviously wasn't the same way that Western Christians do, and he approaches Jesus with none of the backwards cultural/political attachments that you see in Christian nationalism.

I def agree that looking into his work may be beneficial for someone struggling with that faith system.

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Complete-Scientist69 t1_is0je3r wrote

Thank you for the insight. I surely will take you up in that and have a look. My heart needs healing and gentle love and A LOT of it. I’ll definitely look into his work.

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alterom t1_is2dide wrote

> how are you supposed to not have a “reason to be fearful”?

We all have reasons to be fearful. Our fears are valid; the quote in this post isn't helpful for everyone.

But we are more than are fears. We can live and grow around them, even as they persist.

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