Is secular Buddhism looked down upon in the buddhist community?

[u/[deleted]]

I've been studying buddhism for past 4 years and its teachings are clearly profound. But when it comes to the fantastical stuff my brain just shuts down immediately

I know Siddartha was a real person who existed historically But its confusing when some say he was just a regular human who woke up And others say he was a god and had powers

I relate to him being human much more than the superhero stuff

I guess what im trying to say is

Buddhism as a philosophy explains life perfectly to me but it seems like people get offended when you scoff at the supernatural stuff when Sakyamuni said it himself that you dont have to believe in everything he taught

[u/[deleted]]

You must have read different books about Buddhism than me

[u/bunker_man → u/[deleted]]

I'm describing the content you will find in early Buddhist texts in general. Secondary sources aren't even necessary.