[Buddha-l] the de-memified version

[curt]

One strategy that I often employ is to just pass over the word I don't 
know and see if it still makes sense. I learned to do this as a kid 
reading books about dinosaurs. Try this:

"For those who are fond of 'protestant buddhism', 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 those who are familiar with the 
'teachings' of Luther and Calvin."

- Curt

Richard Hayes wrote:
> On Wednesday 24 January 2007 08:37, curt wrote:
>
>   
>> 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.
>>     
>
> What is a meme? I don't seem to have a dictionary that has this word in it. 
> And while you are dishing out explanations, could you explain why 
> the "protestant buddhism" meme is a pernicious one? Are there non-pernicious 
> memes? (Is a pernicious meme one that causes someone to get the screamin' 
> memies? And is a benign meme one that causes someone to say "C'est la même 
> chose."?) 
>
> Sorry to ask so many questions, but without asking them I would be destined to 
> remain ignorant. Like our president.
>
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