If the church bombers in Sri Lanka are Islamists, then remember then when exactly the same people do exactly the same thing in Syria, they are our side.
Saying that they are not is what makes Jeremy Corbyn a loony and a threat to national security.
Or if they are Buddhists, then that is not an aberration within Buddhism, but the norm, or at least well within the mainstream.
For more on Buddhism as no more a religion of peace than Islam is (no less so, but no more), then see also Tibet, Myanmar, Mongolia, Japan, Thailand, and beyond.
In fact, an examination of the relevant texts shows that violence in general and war in particular are fundamental to Buddhism.
A rare balanced treatment of Buddhism and violence was broadcast in August 2013. The subject is also addressed in great detail here.
At least in the House of Commons, British political understanding of these matters ranges from the limited to the totally absent.
Another hung Parliament is coming, however, and we need our people to hold the balance of power in it.
It has become a local commonplace that I am on 30-30-30 with Labour and the Conservatives here at North West Durham, so that any one of us could be the First Past the Post.
I will stand for this seat, if I can raise the £10,000 necessary to mount a serious campaign. Please email davidaslindsay@hotmail.com. Very many thanks.
Saying that they are not is what makes Jeremy Corbyn a loony and a threat to national security.
Or if they are Buddhists, then that is not an aberration within Buddhism, but the norm, or at least well within the mainstream.
For more on Buddhism as no more a religion of peace than Islam is (no less so, but no more), then see also Tibet, Myanmar, Mongolia, Japan, Thailand, and beyond.
In fact, an examination of the relevant texts shows that violence in general and war in particular are fundamental to Buddhism.
A rare balanced treatment of Buddhism and violence was broadcast in August 2013. The subject is also addressed in great detail here.
At least in the House of Commons, British political understanding of these matters ranges from the limited to the totally absent.
Another hung Parliament is coming, however, and we need our people to hold the balance of power in it.
It has become a local commonplace that I am on 30-30-30 with Labour and the Conservatives here at North West Durham, so that any one of us could be the First Past the Post.
I will stand for this seat, if I can raise the £10,000 necessary to mount a serious campaign. Please email davidaslindsay@hotmail.com. Very many thanks.
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