Buddhism is inferior to Christianity philosophically

Buddhism, in its purest form, is fundamentally about transcending suffering. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are oriented toward liberating the individual from dukkha (suffering) through detachment, mindfulness, and enlightenment. While compassion (karuṇā) and loving-kindness (mettā) are core virtues, the ultimate goal is personal liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Helping others is virtuous but often secondary to achieving one’s own enlightenment.

Christianity, by contrast, sees suffering not merely as something to transcend but often as something to embrace for the sake of others. At its core, Christianity is not about gratuitous suffering, but about redemptive suffering—choosing to endure pain or difficulty for the sake of love. This is exemplified most vividly in Christ's crucifixion, where suffering is not only embraced but transformed into the highest act of love.
What sets Christianity apart—and arguably makes it a more complete moral worldview—is its prioritization of self-giving love (agapē). In Christianity, love is not merely one noble emotion among many, but the very essence of God (1 John 4:8) and the guiding principle of human life. Love gives meaning to suffering and demands action: sacrifice for one's family, neighbor, even enemy. Without this willingness to suffer for the greater good, society and the individual do not mature.
Thus, while Buddhism offers profound insights into the nature of suffering and mindfulness, it may fall short as a comprehensive moral framework because it ultimately aims to avoid or transcend suffering rather than embrace it for others’ sake. Christianity, grounded in the transformative power of love, sees such suffering as not only meaningful but necessary for spiritual growth, communal well-being, and the flourishing of human dignity.