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I know Buddhism well enough to say that it was not under attack in the video.

The big divide is reincarnation. If I whiff this life I get to try again next life. If I move down even the lowest form on earth is better than Christian Hell. All just part of their path.

Christianity and related religions believe you get exactly 1 shot. Then either heaven or hell. No in between, no second chances, never to switch after initial assignment at death. That is where her questioning their sense of urgency comes from.
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Comte de Sats Germain 1mo ago

Ancient Christians believed in reincarnation, as do modern Jews. The belief was outlawed by Emperor Justinian and punished with death. Since then, Christians have had no understanding of what Hell or Heaven mean.

No one thinks of reincarnation as a second shot, though, not even the Buddhists. Its to be avoided, if possible.

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Bill Cypher 1mo ago

To be avoided if possible, sure. That is a very different level of urgency than the western concept of heaven and hell.