Bump...I noticed long ago that Christianity is not at odds with Taoism. But, of course, Yeshua is the Tao.
I noticed that too. Thanks to my Chem Professor. We had LONG talks about theology and philosophy after class... and I recall early on trying to "be at odds with him" but I couldn't find a way to disagree with what he said. Eventually I realized that the two focus on the same common Truth. The difference only lies in the fact that Christ is still my Savior. Taosim has never recognized a need for saving.
You're dead on. I remember in High School we had a "world religions" period in Civics. Zen-Buddhism was charted as a world religion. Then, a year later in college, I read Alan Watts, a "Zen Master" who, very late in his mission, fell away from becoming a minister; one of the first things he says is that Zen is not a religion but simply a way of looking at life.
I wish more people would take the time to understand the differences and similarities of Eastern and Western religions...especially between the Buddha and Christ. There are some very interesting similarities.
There are connections among the great revealed religions.