In Buddhism, the Buddha rejected the worship of and offerings to a creator God because there is no omnipotent, uncaused deity in Buddhist philosophy. He taught that no external being has the power to grant salvation, and that focusing on speculative theology distracts from the practical work of ending personal suffering. The rejection of this theistic exchange is rooted in the following core principles: 1. Lack of a Creator Deity Buddhism does not recognize an eternal, all-powerful creator God. The universe is understood to be beginningless and driven by natural laws, rather than created and managed by a divine ruler. Therefore, offering prayers or sacrifices to a creator god is based on a fundamental misconception of reality. 2. The Law of Karma and Personal Responsibility Enlightenment and liberation from suffering are the results of personal effort, mindfulness, and ethical living. The Buddha taught that every individual is the master of their own destiny. Your actions (karma)...