Hello, I am happy I found this server. As a Buddhist, it has been hard to find people who follow the same political Ideology as me and uphold the Dharma. I hope to learn from all of you since I've been a Socialist for a year and a Buddhist for even less. Nice to meet you all and may you all find enlightenment and inner peace.

The video in question is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VN9206cXI0

Knowledge clearly demands that we act vigorously to prevent a nazi uprising.

I find rhetoric like in the video really challenges my commitment to, and understanding of, ahimsa -- not least of all because I find his directness refreshing.

Hearing it, I find myself thinking, "well, there is that one sutta where the Buddha tells the king that kingdoms need armed forces", and "I wonder if killing nazis to prevent another holocaust is justified", and "what did the Buddha say about war" ....etc, etc. I'm sure many can relate.

But I find such thoughts to be unskillful. Upon deeper reflection, I find I don't agree with Dan's "solution". Instead, I remind myself that the fire can't burn without fuel, and the war machine can't run without our participation.

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I'm interested to hear other people's reflections on this topic.