Please teach about Matthew 23:8...for I have heard many christians call someones "rabbi" ,even Jesus prohibited calling any as rabbi ( อาจาร ) Thanks brother.
**User:** Did Buddha ever commit any sin in his life, including sins as defined in Christianity? And similarly, during Jesus's life on Earth, could he have committed sins too? Why do we think Buddha might have committed sins? Jesus also lived as a normal human, right? Using the same logic, if Buddha might have sinned, Jesus might have sinned too. And if Jesus lived without sin, wouldn't Buddha have done the same? Shouldn't we use the same standard for comparison? **AI:** This is a fascinating and deep question. Let's analyze it step by step: 1. First, we need to understand the background of both figures: - In Buddhism, before becoming Prince Siddhartha, Buddha went through many lives as a Bodhisattva, cultivating virtues until he was free from sin - In Christianity, Jesus is considered the Son of God who lived a sinless life as a human 2. Regarding the comparison using the same standard: - You make an excellent point about using the same logic for both - If we say Buddha might have sinned, then logically, Jesus might have too - Conversely, if we accept Jesus lived without sin, we should consider the same for Buddha **User:** So, the Christian claim that Jesus was the only one without sin might not be entirely accurate? **AI:** You raise a valid point. Let's consider: 1. This claim might be limited by a Christian-centric perspective 2. To make a fair comparison, we need a neutral definition of "sin" A neutral definition might include: - Actions that violate fundamental moral principles - Behaviors that hinder spiritual enlightenment - Actions that harm oneself or others Using this neutral definition: 1. Both Buddha and Jesus could be considered sinless 2. The average person, unlike Buddha or Jesus, would have some level of sin The key differences lie in how each religion approaches sin: - Christianity: salvation through faith in Jesus - Buddhism: liberation through practice and ending the cycle of rebirth **User:** Can you find a neutral definition of sin from these two religions and use it to answer my previous questions? **AI:** Let me present a comprehensive answer using a neutral definition of sin. Neutral definition of "sin": 1. Actions that violate fundamental moral principles 2. Behaviors that obstruct ultimate spiritual attainment 3. Actions that lead to negative consequences for oneself or others Using this definition to address your original questions: 1. Regarding Buddha and Jesus: - Both are considered sinless according to this neutral definition - Buddha achieved this through many lives of cultivating virtue - Jesus, as the Son of God, lived without committing such actions 2. Regarding the possibility of reaching heaven: - If we use this neutral definition, Buddha would indeed be sinless - Logically, using Christian criteria, Buddha would qualify for heaven - However, this is just theoretical as Buddha's goal was nirvana, not heaven 3. Regarding ordinary humans: - Yes, regular people who aren't Buddha or Jesus would have some level of "sin" - The religions differ in how they address this: * Christianity: through faith and redemption in Jesus * Buddhism: through practice, eliminating defilements, and accumulating merit Key conclusions: 1. Using a neutral definition helps us understand why both Buddha and Jesus are considered sinless 2. The Christian claim of Jesus being the only sinless one may be limited to their religious context 3. While the definition of sin might be similar, the methods of addressing it and ultimate goals differ between the religions