tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646589.post5561298383734326785..comments2023-10-30T19:03:59.225+01:00Comments on David Seaton's News Links: Christmas Eve: peace on earthDavid Seaton's Newslinkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00269813419598042699noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646589.post-39632956659296876562008-12-25T20:42:00.000+01:002008-12-25T20:42:00.000+01:00I have asked thousands of people over the years if...I have asked thousands of people over the years if they know who Isa bin Maryam was, or even Maryam, but the number of positive answers from non-Muslims was zero if one does not count serious students of comparitive religion or the histories of religions.<BR/>For that matter, how many persons are actually engaged in pursuing peace on earth and goodwill to men?<BR/>Loving thy enemy? Isn't that the most fundamental and the most extremely radical aspect of the Christian religion? I find similar dictates in Buddhism, and certainly the present Dalai Lama promotes turning the cheek.<BR/>Thanks for pointing out the important ideas on Christmas day. I don't think gift giving is one of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com