Is Doing Good Enough?

Question 0

Is intention sufficient? And other questions

Answer 0

Can you do the right thing by accident? Would intention change an act? Is bad intention enough to thwart a good action?

Question 1

What is intention?

Answer 1

Meaning/wanting to do something

Important in Buddhism
Jains more focused on action

Question 2

Paul’s argument for faith and works

Answer 2

Justification by faith: if we can show our faith, we will be right by God
Rejects ritual

Question 3

James’ argument for faith and works

Answer 3

Faith without works is dead
Body= faith
Spirit = works

Question 4

What is the Hinduism view on faith vs works?

Answer 4

Cat vs monkey

Question 5

What is the Buddhist view on faith and works?

Answer 5

It initially starts with an action, but you must have the right viewpoint. You have to do something to escape rebirth, and you must have good intention for good karma

Question 6

What is pure land Buddhism?

Answer 6

There is a Buddha on another planet with enlightened thinking, so you have to do good if you want to be reborn there

Question 7

What is altruism?

Answer 7

Having concern for the welfare of others without the expectations of benefits

Question 8

Can there be true altruism?

Answer 8

Psychological egoism says no, because it might make you feel good. But it can exist

Question 9

A Buddhist example of altruism

Answer 9

It is good to be compassionate, best when it’s devoid of attachment (recipient doesn’t matter)

Question 10

A Christian example of altruism

Answer 10

What do you give? Does altruism require sacrifice for it to count?

Question 11

An Islam view on altruism

Answer 11

You do something first for others, and the leftovers are for you