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View submission: Why Buddhism?
My answer: because it works. If it doesn't work for you, that's perfectly fine. Religion shouldn't be forced on anyone. But it works for me, and if it works for you, that's amazing.
Ultimately, Buddhism is concerned with reducing suffering, and helping people become absolutely happy (the kind of happiness that sets root in one's soul, not dependent on external circumstances).
I would even say you could adopt some Buddhist practices and beliefs, and still be Christian. The only thing all Christians believe is "Christ is Lord." That is compatible with meditative practices found in Buddhism. That is compatible with the idea happiness exists within oneself rather than in an external being. If Christianity is important to you and helps you be happy, don't abandon it. Try out some Buddhist practices and see if it works for you. Over time, if you find it does and the teachings begin to appeal to you, that's great, too. If not, that's also fine.
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