tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741227658356358863.post8606319894276147942..comments2023-09-21T09:49:28.326-07:00Comments on Fierce Dandelions: Alcohol, Japanese Monks, and Young Adults in BuddhismNathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13920234350446745482noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741227658356358863.post-33074199372271196612010-01-24T09:04:32.368-08:002010-01-24T09:04:32.368-08:00It's worked really well for Catholics- "T...It's worked really well for Catholics- "Theology on Tap" get togethers hosted by eminent priests and even bishops in local bars around the country have been a great way to reach out to young adults. But, then again, Catholics do not have a moral prohibition on alcohol consumption, even if it is basically ignored in Japan.<br /><br />Also, Taisen Deshimaru Roshi beat him with his &Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741227658356358863.post-56629564054601022012010-01-24T05:46:33.664-08:002010-01-24T05:46:33.664-08:00I'll put it this way: I'm skeptical. The ...I'll put it this way: I'm skeptical. The hip-hop sutra approach might arouse some curiosity. That seems like a creative approach. I wonder how effective it is to prosyletize while bartending - preaching is preaching, and if someone just wants to drink, they have the usual options. <br /><br />In the experiment, I hope the benefits outweigh the potential harm done by nurturing alcohol Algernonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01698040927871199780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741227658356358863.post-64342182774167050202010-01-22T22:47:18.779-08:002010-01-22T22:47:18.779-08:00Ummm... I'm not sure what to think. Should I ...Ummm... I'm not sure what to think. Should I even form an opinion without visiting the place? <br /><br />Anyway, if other Buddhists don't like this guy's method, they can just come up with their own way. Like, they can take that idea, and instead of a bar they can put up a cafe that serves non-alcoholic beverages.<br /><br />Besides, from what I've gathered in my visits to Rafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986673421074766793noreply@blogger.com