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Originally Posted by jorgelito
I think the problem lies even more basic than religion. It goes back to the human element. If war is the extension of politics, then religion is the excuse or reason some politicians would seize upon to make their war. So I am inclined to believe that it is not religion that is the problem, but rather the people in power or the politicians.
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But you see, my point implies that Buddha teaches something inherently non-religious, that
if war were to be ceased, it would likely be because of humanity adopting much of what was taught by Buddha at the core, as I've quoted from the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Once we "let go," there will be less to fight about.
If war becomes a thing of the past, I think it would be because of something related to these teachings, even if it is merely a coincidence.
The Buddhist teachings I quoted aren't dogma, ritual, or worship (they are atheist, even); they are practical steps toward getting to the source of misery and ceasing it at its cause.