Present-Day Problems of Christian Thought

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"Buddhism has exerted for centuries a refining influence on Oriental life. Even to-day, in some parts of Burma, it is the root of a singularly beautiful and simple life, flowering out into some of the purest virtues. But taking the East as a whole, Buddhism is almost an extinct spiritual force. It has hardened into a system, mechanised itself in prayer-wheels, tinkling bells, and vain repetitions. In China... it is not the active force in life... In its native home (India) Buddhism is no more. In Japan it has apparently helped to produce an externally refined character, beneath which, however, lie some very sinister traits and a general frame of mind which is aesthetic rather than religious." - From The Spectator, July 21, 1900, (p. 74.)

"What a contrast this Healer of disease and Preacher of pardon to the worst, to Buddha with his religion of despair!... Christ's attitude is not one of zealous antagonism but of grand comprehension. His teaching sums up and contains the best thoughts of the wise in all ages and all lands. It is throughout in affinity with reason... Therefore Christianity is the Absolute Religion. It is indeed Gods final word to men." - Alex. Balmain Bruce.

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