If you were to become a Buddhist, would you become a member of a religion?
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Is Buddhism a Religion? If you were to become a Buddhist, would you become a member of a religion? In this assignment I am going to write about three things. I am going to compare Buddhism as a religion, to other religions such as Islam and Christianity. I will show you how Buddhism does share many similar features to other religions such as the fact that they have a Founder, sacred Scriptures, and they also has special festivals and holy days. Then I am going to write about the differences between Buddhism and other religions and debate whether or not it is a religion. To conclude I will comment on what I think of Buddhism and if I would become a member of another religion if I was Buddhist. What is religion? Longman's dictionary says that 'Religion is the organised worship of God.' Webster's dictionary says 'Religion is the belief of the...

