When Spirituality Becomes Religion

[Rilles]

https://www.google.se/amp/amp.abc.net.au/article/11508054

 

what do you think about this?

The golden calf and the golden buddha?

[Truth Addict]

Well at least he's been depicted as a hero.

[MuddyBoots]

Considering how little good historical information we have about Siddartha Gotama Buddha, they don't like to admit that the Buddha of the Buddhist religion is largely mythological too and based on oral tradition. Just like with Jesus, Moses, Abraham, Krishna, even perhaps Mohammed too. Most historical religious figures are depictions created in the image of their followers. That may sound cynical, but it's not really, it's all part of the process of creating a religion and gives some freedom back to the followers. 

Edited September 13, 2019 by MuddyBoots
Clarification.