One of the key ways Christianity differs from Buddhism -- the
morality of desire -- is one of the most common ways believers capitulate to the Eastern
party line.
After all, Buddhism, not Christianity, says that desires are bad.
Ergo, Buddhists strive to rid themselves of desire altogether. And Christians who apply
"dying to self" to all desires follow in their footsteps.
Jesus offers an alternative view. Hunger and thirst, he says, for
righteousness. In other words, deeply desire righteousness.
Perhaps one of the reasons we pursue negative desires -- such as Web
porn -- comes from our lack of spiritual passion. So the next time pornography tempts you,
redirect that desire into prayer -- and stick with Christian Christianity.