[Buddha-l] A New Crime

[curt]

For those who are fond of the pernicious "protestant buddhism" meme, Sri 
Lankan Buddhism is actually the best example we have of what such a 
thing might look like. This should come as no surprise to anyone 
familiar with the "teachings" of Calvin and Luther.
- Curt

Bernie Simon wrote:
> From Sri Lanka:
>
> "A two year jail term or a fine of Rs. 100,000 is to be imposed on 
> those found guilty of misusing the image of the Lord Buddha. These 
> penalties are included in the Buddha Sasana Bill to be presented in 
> parliament soon.
>
> "The use, display, printing, manufacture, sale or distribution of a 
> picture of the Lord Buddha or figures similar to a picture of the Lord 
> Buddha, statues or Buddhist sign or signs relating to Buddhism in a 
> manner that disgraces the Buddha Sasana will be an offence."
>
> Certain fashion designers should arrange their vacation plans 
> accordingly.
>
> ----
> Bernie Simon
> So who is rich and who is poor
> I cannot say
>
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