Buddhism (Pro) or Christianity (Con)

I thank Con for their argument1.) The Question of OriginCon asserts that the Holy Trinity is creator of all matter. Con also asserts that the only worthy literature Christians believe in is the Bible. Christianity, when making such claims as origin, delves into the realm of science. Now, I will use the origin of humankind as an example. The Bible states that God created man (Adam and Eve) in his image and placed them in the garden of eden. But science states that mankind evolved from primates, thus giving rise to the theory of evolution. Now, many Christians debate this theory, all on the basis of the Bible. It is fine to question theories, but not due to some zealous preconceived notion that is held from a religious standpoint. These discrepancies in the Bible and science give in to the notion that Christianity cannot offer a scientific worldview, but can offer a spiritual worldview (which every religion offers)2.) Books...Buddhism, in a sense, does have a set of official books. The Pali Cannon is thought to be the closest book there is that details the words of the Buddha. Now, different sects have different books (while Zen tends to reject scripture all together). What book one follows the closest depends on what sect they chose to associate with. http://www.religionfacts.com...3.) Christian StandardCon is arguing using a Christian Standard, instead of looking at practicality. For Con, if anything in Buddhism contradicts Christianity, it is not a viable worldview. I would like to remind Con that not everybody is a Christian.4.) Jesus vs. The BuddhaCon asserts that Jesus is the son of god (according to the Bible), while the Buddha is just a teacher. First off, I would like to state that I have no ill mentality towards Jesus, and actually admire him greatly for spreading a message of compassion and virtue. But, the divinity of Jesus is asserted only in the Bible, and it is a supernatural claim. But, while Buddhism asserts that the Buddha was an enlightened being, it is not central to its core tenets. Buddhism's aim is the aim to end suffering, and anyone can experiment with its "prescriptions" to see for themselves. Buddhism is open to everyone, since anyone can adopt its tenets without having full faith in its doctrine. But Christianity is an "all- or- nothing" religion, for its underlying premise is that there is a God, and Jesus is the son of said God (which are both supernatural claims), while the underlying tenents of Buddhism are the four seals of dharma, the four noble truths, the eightfold path, and others (such as dependent origination), none of which must be taken on faith, but of which the person can try out for themselves, and see if it works.http://www.thebuddhistsociety.org...4.) GoalsCon seems to assert that the ultimate goal of Buddhism is to free oneself from the cycle of rebirth, or samsara. First off, there is many a debate on what reincarnation is (for the Buddha often taught in parables, and one seemed to be reincarnation). Many seem to take this literally, while others take it in a way of, in every moment, you are reborn, with new suffering, and such. ( http://www.buddhanet.net..., and see "Confessions of a Buddhist Atheist") Again, this choice is up to the individual practitioner. The ultimate goal in Buddhism is nirvana, which mean "to extinguish". Con might attempt to attach a nihilistic context to nirvana, but what it means to to extinguish the flame of desire and attachment. Nirvana is merely the state in which one eliminates suffering.http://www.spiritualworld.org...4.) KarmaCon states how the notion of karma is unrealistic. Karma, in the Buddhist connotation, is seen as cause and effect. If someone does a good thing, there will be a good effect. If someone does a bad thing, there will be a bad effect. Many doctrines are based on the idea of cause and effect, with one such core idea being the "twelve linked chain of dependent causation". http://www.thebuddhistsociety.org...5.) ConclusionAlthough I know I have not addressed all of Con's points, Con's main standard of judgement is the Bible, while mine is practicality. The basis of Christianity is supernatural, while the basis of Buddhism are teachings (of how to end suffering). Thus, Buddhism requires less faith than Christianity (because one need not believe in the supernatural), and is more accessible to many people, and more practical, since its method can be tested by people, and adjusted to their preferences (In Zen Buddhism, each disciple is encouraged to find their own way to nirvana).