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What religion do you belong to? - Dyxanije - 2010-04-09

I used to be a Christian. Now I am an agnostic.


What religion do you belong to? - Retalion - 2010-04-09

Baptist Christian here, though there are some points that I feel are not as black and white as they make it seem. I spend a good deal at church/doing church related activities and try my best to follow the beliefs of the religion.

That being said, I'm accepting of others, whatever their religion, or preferences may be.


What religion do you belong to? - Super_cyp - 2010-04-09

I'm an Atheist.


What religion do you belong to? - Swerve - 2010-04-09

Taiketo Wrote:This is the internet, nearly everyone is or claims to be an Atheist.

Smile


What religion do you belong to? - Heidi - 2010-04-09

I'm agnostic, heading more towards christianity over time.

I see Atheism as a religion, but not Agnosticism.

Also, why would people claim to be atheist just because they're on the internet? Is it "cool" to be an atheist or something? If anybody actually is claiming to be atheist becase they think it's cool, then they should realise that they're disrespecting their own religion. Though tbh, I doubt anybody is actually doing that.


What religion do you belong to? - Eos - 2010-04-09

Pagan.


What religion do you belong to? - Russt - 2010-04-09

I was born atheist, like everyone else.

I don't know and I don't claim to know. Sometimes I like to believe that the laws of physics aren't the end-all, that there's something more to it. But I wouldn't consider myself religious. About the most religious thing I've done was kneel before a Buddha once or twice in some temple in China. And I wear one of these
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on my wrist all the time but I don't attach any religious significance to it.


What religion do you belong to? - Locked - 2010-04-09

Lucida Wrote:I was born atheist, like everyone else.

I don't know and I don't claim to know. Sometimes I like to believe that the laws of physics aren't the end-all, that there's something more to it. But I wouldn't consider myself religious. About the most religious thing I've done was kneel before a Buddha once or twice in some temple in China. And I wear one of these
[Image: 250uzjl.jpg]
on my wrist all the time but I don't attach any religious significance to it.

That's a nice wristband(?), what religion does it apply to though?


What religion do you belong to? - Russt - 2010-04-09

Locked Wrote:That's a nice wristband(?), what religion does it apply to though?

Buddhist.


What religion do you belong to? - Swerve - 2010-04-09

Lucida Wrote:I was born atheist, like everyone else.

I don't know and I don't claim to know. Sometimes I like to believe that the laws of physics aren't the end-all, that there's something more to it. But I wouldn't consider myself religious. About the most religious thing I've done was kneel before a Buddha once or twice in some temple in China. And I wear one of these
[Image: 250uzjl.jpg]
on my wrist all the time but I don't attach any religious significance to it.

Your agnostic (agnostic theism): a person who does not believe in gods (atheism) without claiming to know for sure that no gods can or do exist.

Heidi Wrote:Why would people claim to be atheist just because they're on the internet? Is it "cool" to be an atheist or something? If anybody actually is claiming to be atheist becase they think it's cool, then they should realise that they're disrespecting their own religion. Though tbh, I doubt anybody is actually doing that.

It's easier to ridicule and deny a form of belief when you are not expected to hold similar standards and defend your perspective. For example if a Buddhist lambasted Christianity, they would have to counter their method to life and the way they live. But it's become socially accepted that an atheist does not have to defend their lifestyle due to the rich diversity of internet dwellers who decide to deny higher powers and therefore can focus on ridiculing other forms of belief when it comes to discussion.

tl;dr: People are atheist because there are less responsibilities to uphold.

The main question asked of theists who believe in a loving omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent entity is why there is human suffering if their supreme ruler is benevolent. Various religions take on the responsibility of explaining this even though their logic could be faulty and out-of-sync with this divine entity. Atheists just have to go, "Life sucks man. Life sucks."


What religion do you belong to? - holyforest - 2010-04-09

Roman Catholic, but not conservative like most I know.


What religion do you belong to? - y0y0y0y0shi0 - 2010-04-09

Agnostic. Go!


What religion do you belong to? - Kurtle - 2010-04-09

Born and raised Roman Catholic, but recent occurrences with the local church's priest has turned me off of religion. I hold being Catholic close to me, yet I do not always view the teachings as set in stone. I acknowledge them, yet understand that they have an amount of flexibility attached.


What religion do you belong to? - Horusmaster - 2010-04-09

I've changed my religion several times in my life
0-5: We'll never die
5-12: Buddhist
12-14: Christian
14-18: Atheist
18+: Agonist


What religion do you belong to? - Slaking - 2010-04-09

I was raised by Christian parents, untill 12 I went to church. Than untill 15 I had some kind of "break" where I had no religion, and from my 15th on I'm a Christian again with my own point of view, but I still don't go to church regularly.


What religion do you belong to? - Sarah - 2010-04-09

Apathetic.


What religion do you belong to? - PirateIzzy - 2010-04-09

Muslim.


What religion do you belong to? - Berzerk - 2010-04-09

Nothing.


What religion do you belong to? - madanthony - 2010-04-09

Cancambo Wrote:I'm technically an atheist. I do believe Jesus was a great man, and had great things to say. I do not buy into him being divine or anything, he was just a great peaceful man with a good message.

Read the Jefferson Bible if you haven't.

Raised Jewish, love the food.
Personally agnostic-
The odds of a higher power are about as slim as there being a teapot in orbit around Saturn
But if there is one, it's probably a non-interventionest diety
And it's probably not the Abrahamic God, or any other god the human people have thought of

The notion of one or many gods or the existence of an afterlife or reincarnation play no role in my daily life.


What religion do you belong to? - Providence - 2010-04-09

I strongly believe in the presence of souls and don't doubt the theory of reincarnation. I consider myself a deist, though.