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[–] superkret@feddit.org 15 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I kinda lost my interest in Buddhism when I learnt that according to traditional Buddhist lore, women can't reach Nirvana.
When they've collected enough good karma, they are reborn as a man.

Surely that's not all sects of Buddhism.

[–] Cordyceps@sopuli.xyz 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean aint that different from what the old testament teaches. Not saying the choice is between Christianity and Buddhism, but I'd assume most religions have patriarchy vibes baked into them. Not that I agree with religion, I see them all as means of various levels of crowd control for the masses, and somebody trying to benefit from it, be it a spiritual leader or an orange clown.

[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 22 hours ago

As a Jewish person what on earth are you saying? Im pretty sure the words say that women have souls that are acturally closer to god (which is why they have less commandments). That obviously doesn't mean Judaism (or the old testiment) isnt patriarchal, it is (extremely) but its not comparable.

[–] hardcoregek@reddthat.com 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] teamevil@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I hate you for making me laugh