"That is why we are willing to engage in debate with you, Nichiren Shoshu, or anyone who claims to know the truth. You have to admit it takes cheek, but...." -- SGI leader
You are mistaken about this also. Al Albergate high SGI muckety muck wrote
Dear Mark,
Sorry for the delay in responding to your request for a formal debate between members of SGI and the Kempon Hokke. Thank you for the offer. We are well aware of the claims of the Kempon Hokke Sect and those claims have been thoroughly refuted in the past in Japan. We see no reason to repeat this exercise. If you have something new and would like to meet individually to discuss these matters, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Al Albergate
SGI-USA Director of Community Relations
525 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: (310) 260-8958
Fax: (310) 260-8917
Email: aalberg...@sgi-usa.org
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I responded that the SGI will not debate because they do not have the ammunition to win the debate and this is the real reason they will not debate. Al, being a PR specialist, his assertions are neither factual nor substantial. The a.r.b.n. is neither a formal debate nor is it a good medium in which to debate the truths of Buddhism. Also, to what end, even after I defeat you? Paul was defeated and he is still as arrogant as ever; never converted; apparently didn't learn anything from the debate; and worst of all, he slanders us more than he did before the debate.
It is Mappo and the debate was already won by Nichiren yet many refused to believe. I have no false hopes about my meager debating abilities compared to the master but I continue to correct erroneous views for my own edification, yours, and because I highly respect true Buddhism. The poison has penetrated deeply in the lives of most SGI and Nichiren Shoshu members. I have no false illusions that I am capable of saving the vast majority of you.. I just defend what the Buddha has entrusted to me and hope that one or two of you may be converted to the true teachings, if even for an hour or a day.
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