Question
According to Zen philosophy, is there a God? Also, what are the consequences of being friends with someone who does not share your religion? How far can we tolerate those who are not like us?
Anonymous
Master Kosen’s answer
There are no religions. Religions are only useless superstitions, even harmful to human beings.
Your friendship is certainly more precious than any religion. You seek religion where it is not and fail to practice it where it truly exists.
Kosen