Buddhist and Muslim stereotypes
Scream
2012/08/16 22:54:21
My school's given me an assignment where I have to talk about the acceptance of Buddhism and Islam in Australia. In one section I'm talking about stereotypes of both religions and how widely they're believed. So I'd really like to see how people view the religions. It doesn't matter if you don't live in Australia.
When you hear the word Buddhist, what are the first 2 or 3 things that pop into your head? And when you hear the word Muslim what are the first 2 or 3 things you think of? You don't need long, well-thought out answers, just one or two words.
Thanks to anyone who can help!
When you hear the word Buddhist, what are the first 2 or 3 things that pop into your head? And when you hear the word Muslim what are the first 2 or 3 things you think of? You don't need long, well-thought out answers, just one or two words.
Thanks to anyone who can help!
1.) Buddhism is only for Asians
2.) To Buddhists, Buddha is God
3.) Buddhists are idol worshippers
4.) Because Buddhists think life is suffering, they look forward to dying
5.) Buddhists think that everything is an illusion
6.) Buddhists don't believe in anything
7.) Only Buddhists can practice Buddhism
8.) Buddhists never get angry
... Hope this helps :) you should also check out "Buddhism for Dummies" there's a whole chapter on this stuff, and it goes way more into detail.
Islam-Muhammad, Mecca, fasting, 5 pillars, dedication.
Buddhists- vegan, Asian, always start their sentences with "their is an old saying...", pacifist, solitary
Muslims- terrorists, violent, hate woman, Arab, all Muslim women wear some kind of vail, hate freedom, super conservative, primitive