Definitions
When Buddhism came about for cultural identity it classified people who aren’t Buddhists “others”, and made them different than “us.” When that happens the meaning of what is lost?
Buddhism is a path of practice and spiritual development
This causes a problem with the continuation of Buddhism being spread onto younger generations
Which is important to Buddhism if it's going to stick around? What is not important?
Buddhism and what else face issues because they are practically opposite?
Sectarianism
People use insulting phrases such as ‘meat-eating Dalai Lama’ etc and promote hatred to those who don’t share those same progressive views. So notice how activities or ideas which are usually motivated by good will are now used by some as sectarian devices to cause our Buddhist community to become more fractured. What is this referring to ?
Scriptures, many of which are regarded as records of the oral teachings of Gautama Buddha.
Do only Buddhists practice what?
The protection or promotion of the interests of consumers