Question Everything

The Buddha did not promise heavenly bliss or reward to those who called themselves his followers. Nor did he promise salvation to those who had faith in him. To the Buddha, religion is not a bargain but a noble way of life, a noble way of life to gain Enlightenment and freedom for oneself and others.

The Buddha did not want followers who believed him blindly; he wanted his students to think and understand for themselves.

The Buddha urged people to learn all they're able about the Teaching and the Practice he shared and not simply believe in it.

The Buddha advised choosing a proper religion by considering and investigating it in various ways, without accepting anything through emotion or blind faith. This is why Buddhism is sometimes called the religion of analysis. In it is the scientific logical analysis of Mind and matter which modern thinkers understand and can appreciate.

Buddhist are encouraged to have an attitude of healthy skepticism about all religions, even Buddhism. Question everything.