Are Buddhism's four noble truths Catholic?

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I have a deep respect for Buddhism and am of the opinion that the four noble truths of Buddhism do not conflict with my faith as a Catholic. Am I mistaken?
 
Yes. While Buddhism and Catholicism both affirm that there is suffering in this world, they have very different approaches to understanding it. Buddhism’s manner of dealing with suffering is to seek to escape suffering through detachment not only from this world but from our very existence (“spiritual euthanasia” as Catholic philosopher Peter Kreeft once called it). Catholicism’s manner of dealing with suffering is to offer it up in union with God who suffered on the cross to save mankind and make it possible for human suffering to have redemptive value.

Until you know your own faith well and are firmly-grounded in it, I very much recommend that you set aside your interest in Buddhism.
 
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