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Buddhism's Erroneous Beliefs

like Judaism and Christianity, other religions based on divine revela-

tion but that were later altered—has a very strong sense of social jus-
tice. But karma-based religions like Buddhism and Hinduism tolerate
inequality and pose a great obstacle to social progress.
Karma is based on the belief in reincarnation: the idea that peo-
ple come back into the world with the same spirit but in a different
body. This idea of a "wheel of rebirth" supposes that every life
influences a subsequent one. But this belief fails with one sin-

According to the theory of karma, those who are poor, handicapped or ill
are paying the price for evil deeds committed in a previous life.
Therefore, they deserve their present misfortunes. This perverse under-
standing results in prevalent injustices in societies where belief in karma
is widespread.

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