I gerew up in a Christian environment. I have seen the evangelical branch of the church. The church does such a great job of marketing itself. Giving to the poor, helping the unfortunate holding meetings. The church even has it own section of the paper on Saturday. I can also remember going to camp and being immersed in religiousity week long. I can remember being told that one day I would be judged. They said that living a good live was not enough to make it into the gates of Heaven. Faith will open the doors, but if you really wanted to have a good position in Heaven bringing other people was one of the best ways to ensure you got a good position.
I think that I understand some of the mechanism behind this. The pull of Heaven and the Push of Hell makes for a pretty persuasive system.
Islam seems to do pretty much the same things.
My question is how does Budhism spread?
Realize your dream,
Bryan