To be honest, I don't think There is a name for my Practiced Religion. I believe in God, I accept Jesus christ as my lord and Savior, But at the same time, I think Gay Marriage is Okay, I think Muslims are good and just in need of good invironments and good people so they don't... You know, Become assholes and blow shit up. Transgender people are fine with me, I'm an Open Brony, Mental illnesses don't make you any different from normal people... I'm pretty much okay with everyone.
So, I guess I'm just kind of... A Pacifist I guess? Idk. I guess I'm Ghandi or some shit. XD
Islam.
Muslims aren't like those who are bombers or whatever, we're the separate Muslims also known as "Shia"
We believe in the existe… morence of one and single God, called Allah (J.J)
We prohibit cuss (bad words), zina (the act of being with a woman that you're not married to), saying something like "F*ck God" wal iathu bellah (And in god we're sorry). (والعياذ بالله).
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I'm agnostic atheist, though I tread heavier on the classic atheist side anymore.
There is no evidence for God, and to believe in the supernatural goes against what we know of the natural world. Therefore believing in any God goes against logic and reason, two things I very much appreciate.
If anyone can prove their God exists I would be much obliged.
Yeah, I used to believe in god but then I watched a North Korean documentary.
Kim's family tells all the North Korean's that there dear leaders are gods and can read their minds (kind of like god I guess) and when you do bad against Kim's family you'll be caught. Even thinking about how much you dont like the regime could mean public execution. Of course to us from the outside that sounds ridiculous! They believe that Kim is a god! What bullshit! But in North Korea 99% of them believe Kim's family are eternal gods.. they use religion to keep their country in order. I think that's why religion was used back in the ancient time, it kept peolpe in order for instance (If you dont accept Christ you'll go to hell). See what im getting at? c:
I'm agnostic atheist, though I tread heavier on the classic atheist side anymore.
There is no evidence for God, and to believe in the sup… moreernatural goes against what we know of the natural world. Therefore believing in any God goes against logic and reason, two things I very much appreciate.
If anyone can prove their God exists I would be much obliged.
I removed a line from my original post because I thought it came off as a bit aggressive. It said something like "Religion is a manifestation of mans' fear, and a tool to shepard the weak."
Yeah, I used to believe in god but then I watched a North Korean documentary.
Kim's family tells all the North Korean's that there dear l… moreeaders are gods and can read their minds (kind of like god I guess) and when you do bad against Kim's family you'll be caught. Even thinking about how much you dont like the regime could mean public execution. Of course to us from the outside that sounds ridiculous! They believe that Kim is a god! What bullshit! But in North Korea 99% of them believe Kim's family are eternal gods.. they use religion to keep their country in order. I think that's why religion was used back in the ancient time, it kept peolpe in order for instance (If you dont accept Christ you'll go to hell). See what im getting at? c:
It's not, though. Atheism lacks the structure of religion, it obviously lacks the object(s) of worshipping, has no priesthood or rites, has no holy scriptures or books.
I'm an atheist, so I practice no religious rites and adhere to no religious teachings. I don't believe in an afterlife, nor do I believe in any Gods. This is sometimes interpreted as "hating" God. I don't hate God, I simply don't think he exists. I don't love or hate things I don't believe in. I don't worship or love Lucifer either, as some people would say, because I don't think he exists.
I look at death as the end of consciousness, the same state of being as before birth, which is not being at all. No, I don't fear an end to my existence, and no I don't think a lack of an afterlife makes life worthless/pointless. A lack of an afterlife, if anything, makes life much more valuable. After death, with or without an afterlife, you live on in the hearts and minds of the people you knew or affected in some way. For example, George Carlin is dead, but he lives on through his work and through all of the laughs he brought people. On the flip side, people like Stalin live on, but are remembered for being tyrants. What you do on Earth will produce change in some way. Even if your name is forgotten your contributions will live on.
No, I'm not an atheist to give me moral justification for being a bad person. I'm not an atheist because "I want to do whatever I want without repercussion." I always try to do what I think is right, even if it doesn't bring me personal gain. I may not adhere to the strict moral guidelines of ancient texts, but I do adhere to my own moral guidelines.
I may enjoy reading about things of a religious nature, or listen to music with some religious connotations, or even watch something religious. This doesn't mean that I secretly believe in God. People that don't practice religion are allowed to enjoy good production value, good music, or good stories. For example, I don't believe in "The Maker" or the "Fade" from Dragon Age, but I still enjoy the games, just the same as many religious people.
Just wanted to clear up some of those misconceptions, because they get spouted at me frequently.
I removed a line from my original post because I thought it came off as a bit aggressive. It said something like "Religion is a manifestation of mans' fear, and a tool to shepard the weak."
Fits in rather well with your documentary lol.
I believe in The Force.
Jokes apart, I'm an agnostic atheist but I am open to the possibility of something after death (not paradise, pur… moregatory or hell though) and other things in general; we haven't discovered everything yet and I am convinced that unexplainable events now, will one day be explained. However I do not beleive in a greater entity. I also am grateful to my parents for letting me beleive in what I wanted since my childhood.
But, if I had to choose a religion I'd probably be a buddhist, as I see buddhism more like a philosophy of life.
Few things annoy me as much as people saying atheists have no sense of morals since they don't have the Bible to tell them right from wrong, even when the Bible teaches many wrongs. That's probably the most tiresome misconception you pointed out, at least imo.
I'm an atheist, so I practice no religious rites and adhere to no religious teachings. I don't believe in an afterlife, nor do I believe in … moreany Gods. This is sometimes interpreted as "hating" God. I don't hate God, I simply don't think he exists. I don't love or hate things I don't believe in. I don't worship or love Lucifer either, as some people would say, because I don't think he exists.
I look at death as the end of consciousness, the same state of being as before birth, which is not being at all. No, I don't fear an end to my existence, and no I don't think a lack of an afterlife makes life worthless/pointless. A lack of an afterlife, if anything, makes life much more valuable. After death, with or without an afterlife, you live on in the hearts and minds of the people you knew or affected in some way. For example, George Carlin is dead, but he lives on through his work and through all of the laughs he brought people. On the flip side… [view original content]
From the little I know, Buddhism is different from many religions because it does not place a god at the center of all. For the short version, a Buddhist's main goal is to achieve self enlightment by leading a moral life, developing wisdom, being aware of our actions and such.
Buddha wasn't even a god nor did he claim to be one. He was just a man who studied religion in search of the way to true happiness and who, when he reached his, decided to teach the way of the Dhamma, the Buddhism principles. Buddha did not try to inforce the Dhamma on other people, unlike many other religions. Instead he asked his followers to test his teachings rather than taking his words as true for he believed wisdom is not simply accepting what we are told but experiencing, deciding and taking responsabilities for our actions and understanding.
Now, for a more detailled version. Buddhism's basic concept can be summed up by the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path:
According to the First Noble Truth, life is suffering. It includes pain and ultimately death. We are bond to endure loneliness, frustration, fear, anger and many other psychological sufferings.
The Second Noble Truth tells us that suffering is caused by craving and adversion. Expecting other people to conform our expectations, wanting other to like us, etc will lead to suffering. Basically, getting what we want will not guarantee happiness. Rather than constantly struggling what we want, Buddhism teaches us to modify our wanting. Wanting deprives us of contentment and thus happiness.
The Third Noble Truth is that suffering can be overcome and happiness reached. Giving up the useless craving to learn to live each day at a time is the way to happiness. Like that, we have more time and energy to help others.
The Fourth Noble Truth is that the Noble Eightfold Path is the path leading to the end of suffering.
Finally, following the Noble Eightfold Path means being moral, being fully aware of our thoughts and actions, having compassion to others and developing wisdom by following the Four Noble Truths.
Concerning the gods, Buddhism aknowlegdes the Devas, aka Realms of the Gods. They have no roles to play in the human realm, they have their own mighty business to mind. Praying to them is somewhat pointless because they won't do anything for you in return. Wherever you believe or not in them is not vital for Buddhism. They are just living their life, just as we are, until they die and reincarnate in another realm. Buddha even rejected the existence of a creator deity, stating that questionning our origins is not useful to end our suffering.
There is a debate between the people who think of Buddhism as a religion and others who think of it as a philosophy. Now, it ultimately falls under personnal opinions but, for me, Buddhism is more of a philosophy of life, as it is an overall vison and attitude toward life, than a religion.
For the record, almost everything I said in this post are informations I just acquiered after some research on Buddhism to answer your question. I admit that I did not know much of it, expect the basics, before and made a claim without being properly informed. So, I guess I must thank you for helping me develop my knowledge and thus my critical thinking, just like a real Buddhist :P
Do you know much about Buddhism?
It's very much a religion. Reincarnated afterlife and all that jazz.
If you want a philosophy, why not just..learn some philosophy?
Definitely not an extremely religious person. I believe there's a God so there must be a Devil. Y'know the whole "one can't exist without the other" thing. I don't believe in the whole having a relationship with God aspect though. Many people around me claimed they did (Went to a baptist school), but I just never felt anything of it. I've always thought "There's a God, so he must be a complete assface to let the world go to hell like this."
I just didn't like the belief of living your life by the Bible. That's something I can't get behind. It was written by man, therefore it's imperfect. I like this picture ~
Do you know much about Buddhism?
From the little I know, Buddhism is different from many religions because it does not place a god a… moret the center of all. For the short version, a Buddhist's main goal is to achieve self enlightment by leading a moral life, developing wisdom, being aware of our actions and such.
Buddha wasn't even a god nor did he claim to be one. He was just a man who studied religion in search of the way to true happiness and who, when he reached his, decided to teach the way of the Dhamma, the Buddhism principles. Buddha did not try to inforce the Dhamma on other people, unlike many other religions. Instead he asked his followers to test his teachings rather than taking his words as true for he believed wisdom is not simply accepting what we are told but experiencing, deciding and taking responsabilities for our actions and understanding.
Now, for a more detailled version. Buddhism's basic concept can be summed … [view original content]
Oh, I remember when AWESOMEO was just a three-year-old little man. He came running up to me with a big smile and his little chef's hat on, and he said, "Eddie, Eddie!" I said "What do you need, AWESOMEO, my boy?", and he said, "...I need about tree-fiddy."
Well, it was about that time I got suspicious. I said, "AWESOMEO, why do you need tree-fiddy?" He said, "My imaginary friend Goo-Goo the dinosaur wants it." I went to my friend's room, and sure enough, there was the Loch Ness monster!
I said, "Dammit monster! You stop bugging these forums now! We work for our money on this site and we don't give money away!"
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To be honest, I don't think There is a name for my Practiced Religion. I believe in God, I accept Jesus christ as my lord and Savior, But at the same time, I think Gay Marriage is Okay, I think Muslims are good and just in need of good invironments and good people so they don't... You know, Become assholes and blow shit up. Transgender people are fine with me, I'm an Open Brony, Mental illnesses don't make you any different from normal people... I'm pretty much okay with everyone.
So, I guess I'm just kind of... A Pacifist I guess? Idk. I guess I'm Ghandi or some shit. XD
Uniting Church
well atheism is not religion but believing in facts and science ,so I guess none of the relligions are suitable for me
Do you believe in the implimentation of Sharia Law?
I hear they have lovely brunches by the east side of the lake.
I'm agnostic atheist, though I tread heavier on the classic atheist side anymore.
There is no evidence for God, and to believe in the supernatural goes against what we know of the natural world. Therefore believing in any God goes against logic and reason, two things I very much appreciate.
If anyone can prove their God exists I would be much obliged.
I think in a way atheism is a religion just because I think religion is a group with people who believe in the same beliefs as you.
Yeah, I used to believe in god but then I watched a North Korean documentary.
Kim's family tells all the North Korean's that there dear leaders are gods and can read their minds (kind of like god I guess) and when you do bad against Kim's family you'll be caught. Even thinking about how much you dont like the regime could mean public execution. Of course to us from the outside that sounds ridiculous! They believe that Kim is a god! What bullshit! But in North Korea 99% of them believe Kim's family are eternal gods.. they use religion to keep their country in order. I think that's why religion was used back in the ancient time, it kept peolpe in order for instance (If you dont accept Christ you'll go to hell). See what im getting at? c:
I removed a line from my original post because I thought it came off as a bit aggressive. It said something like "Religion is a manifestation of mans' fear, and a tool to shepard the weak."
Fits in rather well with your documentary lol.
By definition atheism is not a religion. Many theists say it is as a prelude to set up a strawman.
It's not, though. Atheism lacks the structure of religion, it obviously lacks the object(s) of worshipping, has no priesthood or rites, has no holy scriptures or books.
I wish I could go back 2000 years or so, and ask that Jesus fella a few questions.
I'm an atheist, so I practice no religious rites and adhere to no religious teachings. I don't believe in an afterlife, nor do I believe in any Gods. This is sometimes interpreted as "hating" God. I don't hate God, I simply don't think he exists. I don't love or hate things I don't believe in. I don't worship or love Lucifer either, as some people would say, because I don't think he exists.
I look at death as the end of consciousness, the same state of being as before birth, which is not being at all. No, I don't fear an end to my existence, and no I don't think a lack of an afterlife makes life worthless/pointless. A lack of an afterlife, if anything, makes life much more valuable. After death, with or without an afterlife, you live on in the hearts and minds of the people you knew or affected in some way. For example, George Carlin is dead, but he lives on through his work and through all of the laughs he brought people. On the flip side, people like Stalin live on, but are remembered for being tyrants. What you do on Earth will produce change in some way. Even if your name is forgotten your contributions will live on.
No, I'm not an atheist to give me moral justification for being a bad person. I'm not an atheist because "I want to do whatever I want without repercussion." I always try to do what I think is right, even if it doesn't bring me personal gain. I may not adhere to the strict moral guidelines of ancient texts, but I do adhere to my own moral guidelines.
I may enjoy reading about things of a religious nature, or listen to music with some religious connotations, or even watch something religious. This doesn't mean that I secretly believe in God. People that don't practice religion are allowed to enjoy good production value, good music, or good stories. For example, I don't believe in "The Maker" or the "Fade" from Dragon Age, but I still enjoy the games, just the same as many religious people.
Just wanted to clear up some of those misconceptions, because they get spouted at me frequently.
yeah I know it's not
I just think it is in my head kind of.
I kind of agree, I think it goes to show humans are sorta submissive species.
Do you know much about Buddhism?
It's very much a religion. Reincarnated afterlife and all that jazz.
If you want a philosophy, why not just..learn some philosophy?
Few things annoy me as much as people saying atheists have no sense of morals since they don't have the Bible to tell them right from wrong, even when the Bible teaches many wrongs. That's probably the most tiresome misconception you pointed out, at least imo.
From the little I know, Buddhism is different from many religions because it does not place a god at the center of all. For the short version, a Buddhist's main goal is to achieve self enlightment by leading a moral life, developing wisdom, being aware of our actions and such.
Buddha wasn't even a god nor did he claim to be one. He was just a man who studied religion in search of the way to true happiness and who, when he reached his, decided to teach the way of the Dhamma, the Buddhism principles. Buddha did not try to inforce the Dhamma on other people, unlike many other religions. Instead he asked his followers to test his teachings rather than taking his words as true for he believed wisdom is not simply accepting what we are told but experiencing, deciding and taking responsabilities for our actions and understanding.
Now, for a more detailled version. Buddhism's basic concept can be summed up by the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path:
According to the First Noble Truth, life is suffering. It includes pain and ultimately death. We are bond to endure loneliness, frustration, fear, anger and many other psychological sufferings.
The Second Noble Truth tells us that suffering is caused by craving and adversion. Expecting other people to conform our expectations, wanting other to like us, etc will lead to suffering. Basically, getting what we want will not guarantee happiness. Rather than constantly struggling what we want, Buddhism teaches us to modify our wanting. Wanting deprives us of contentment and thus happiness.
The Third Noble Truth is that suffering can be overcome and happiness reached. Giving up the useless craving to learn to live each day at a time is the way to happiness. Like that, we have more time and energy to help others.
The Fourth Noble Truth is that the Noble Eightfold Path is the path leading to the end of suffering.
Finally, following the Noble Eightfold Path means being moral, being fully aware of our thoughts and actions, having compassion to others and developing wisdom by following the Four Noble Truths.
Concerning the gods, Buddhism aknowlegdes the Devas, aka Realms of the Gods. They have no roles to play in the human realm, they have their own mighty business to mind. Praying to them is somewhat pointless because they won't do anything for you in return. Wherever you believe or not in them is not vital for Buddhism. They are just living their life, just as we are, until they die and reincarnate in another realm. Buddha even rejected the existence of a creator deity, stating that questionning our origins is not useful to end our suffering.
There is a debate between the people who think of Buddhism as a religion and others who think of it as a philosophy. Now, it ultimately falls under personnal opinions but, for me, Buddhism is more of a philosophy of life, as it is an overall vison and attitude toward life, than a religion.
For the record, almost everything I said in this post are informations I just acquiered after some research on Buddhism to answer your question. I admit that I did not know much of it, expect the basics, before and made a claim without being properly informed. So, I guess I must thank you for helping me develop my knowledge and thus my critical thinking, just like a real Buddhist :P
The Kenny religion.
You be wrong bro, Ghosts are real. I saw one.
I saw a unicorn.
I gave the Loch Ness Monster tree fiddy once.
Definitely not an extremely religious person. I believe there's a God so there must be a Devil. Y'know the whole "one can't exist without the other" thing. I don't believe in the whole having a relationship with God aspect though. Many people around me claimed they did (Went to a baptist school), but I just never felt anything of it. I've always thought "There's a God, so he must be a complete assface to let the world go to hell like this."
I just didn't like the belief of living your life by the Bible. That's something I can't get behind. It was written by man, therefore it's imperfect. I like this picture ~
Goddamn it Loch Ness Monster, I ain't gonna give you no tree fiddy!
Nice reaserch! Thank you for the information, since I think I've actually learnt something.
At your service!
How bout just two fiddy?
Oh now it's only two fiddy? What is there a sale on Loch Ness munchies or something?!
Oh, I remember when AWESOMEO was just a three-year-old little man. He came running up to me with a big smile and his little chef's hat on, and he said, "Eddie, Eddie!" I said "What do you need, AWESOMEO, my boy?", and he said, "...I need about tree-fiddy."
Well, it was about that time I got suspicious. I said, "AWESOMEO, why do you need tree-fiddy?" He said, "My imaginary friend Goo-Goo the dinosaur wants it." I went to my friend's room, and sure enough, there was the Loch Ness monster!
I said, "Dammit monster! You stop bugging these forums now! We work for our money on this site and we don't give money away!"