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Philosophies/Spirituality

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ride-rider
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So I was just curios what most of the skiing community tends to gravitate towards as far as a life philosophy, or spirituality.  So post what you believe in, religions are cool to post, just don't start a shitstorm.  If you don't believe in anything, say that. 
 
I find this shit interesting, what people believe in and how the choose to live their lives.

Personally,  I am a philosophical Taoist/Daoist.  In short that means that I believe in no gods, however I do believe in a power greater than myself, and that would be the natural flow of nature.  


Dec 23 2010 2:13PM
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Rumi.
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your asking for a flame war of epic perportions
Dec 23 2010 2:20PM
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Rbamf
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i took a lot from Ayn Rand and Henry David Thoreau.

Real quick...

Ayn Rand-
Live for yourself
Be the best you can
Take action
Be independent

HDT-
Live deliberately
Reduce the amount of things you need so you can spend your time doing what you want rather than working all day to buy shit you don't need
Spending time outdoors is a key to living the good life
Dec 23 2010 2:20PM
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mommy
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if i had a god he would be black, horse-hung, with chiseled abs and a bad boy attitude.
Dec 23 2010 2:21PM
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PJS.
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JAH MON. RASTAFAHRIANIZMZ IZ DEH LIEGHT WAY MON.
Dec 23 2010 2:21PM
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PJS.
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no homo? actually strike that, definite homo
Dec 23 2010 2:22PM
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Steezy.Taught.Me
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agnostic. just need proof of it all.
Dec 23 2010 2:22PM
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PJS.
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agnostics=atheists without balls.


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Dec 23 2010 2:23PM
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ride-rider
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Dope man that's legit.  Anything goes on this topic. 
Dec 23 2010 2:25PM
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PJS.
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YOO SMOKA DAH GROSS, YU SEEA DEH LIGHT. SI?
Dec 23 2010 2:26PM
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Steezy.Taught.Me
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all the atheists i know are pricks so i dont like to say im one....
Dec 23 2010 2:29PM
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Funkadelic
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I'm a pacifist... legitimately. If there was a draft I'm more than willing to sit in prison for the rest of my life. I personally believe that's the more honorable position to take. I'm no "draft dodger," I just believe it's absolutely wrong to harm another human being in any way.

That being said, I believe in God, I'm not really sure where to go beyond that though. I don't think you can say "I believe/don't believe in evolution." That's just a fact in my book; I guess it kind of has to do with the fact that half of my major is evolution.
Dec 23 2010 3:24PM
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triebby
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Well I grew up going to a United Methodist church which was pretty solid, but I usually just say I'm a Christian. I feel like people get far too caught up with the differences between denominations instead of just agreeing to disagree on the subtle differences and coming together on the fact that they all believe in and follow the same basic principles.

At the end of the day I think people should just live their life how they see fit and do the best that they can. Be thankful, do good things, don't do bad things. Obviously that concept varies depending on individuals morals and personal views, but I think it's a pretty simple concept that is pretty universal and at the end of the day if you look inside of yourself, you know whether you are living right or not.
Dec 23 2010 3:24PM
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chardi
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catholicism.
Dec 23 2010 3:30PM
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alpacarider
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eh, maybe in the sense that science is now composed of many theories backed by some facts like many religions but its one that can be combined with some other religions..............

i'm a christian
Dec 23 2010 3:46PM
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Anathema
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we all worship the internet whether we like it or not

Dec 23 2010 3:48PM
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PJS.
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this is true
Dec 23 2010 3:53PM
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ride-rider
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hahaha
Dec 23 2010 4:03PM
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Proze
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My brother researched the Rastafarian  religion for a while a few yeas ago..definitely not just sitting around smoking weed and praising jah... pretty whack actually
Dec 23 2010 4:07PM
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PJS.
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NO WEY MON, JAAAAAAAAAAAAH IS DA WEY
Dec 23 2010 4:18PM
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JamesR
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Religion: a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices ; : a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.               Well, science is not religion and it doesn't just come down to faith. Although it has many of religion's virtues, it has none of its vices. Science is based upon verifiable evidence. Religious faith not only lacks evidence, its independence from evidence is its pride and joy, shouted from the rooftops. Why else would Christians wax critical of doubting Thomas? The other apostles are held up to us as exemplars of virtue because faith was enough for them. Doubting Thomas, on the other hand, required evidence. Perhaps he should be the patron saint of scientists. One reason I receive the comment about science being a religion is because I believe in the fact of evolution. I even believe in it with passionate conviction. To some, this may superficially look like faith. But the evidence that makes me believe in evolution is not only overwhelmingly strong; it is freely available to anyone who takes the trouble to read up on it. Anyone can study the same evidence that I have and presumably come to the same conclusion. But if you have a belief that is based solely on faith, I can't examine your reasons. You can retreat behind the private wall of faith where I can't reach you. Your move ;)
Dec 23 2010 4:28PM
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PJS.
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posts in religion threads shouldnt be more than 3 sentences long. this is how it gets outta hand
Dec 23 2010 4:29PM
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JamesR
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Forgot to cite my sources. tisk tisk. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/religion?show=0&t=1293139561 and http://www.thehumanist.org/humanist/articles/dawkins.html
Dec 23 2010 4:35PM
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panojibber
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In the end, it doesn't matter if there's a god or not.

The truth is, your life has an expiry date, and every day is the most fucking important day of your life. Don't waste a moment, and don't wast time on the bullshit. Life is too short to be unhappy, hold grudges, or worry about the small things. Be everything you can be, be accountable, blame nobody but yourself and live life to its fullest.
Dec 23 2010 4:38PM
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ride-rider
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This isn't even supposed to be a religion thread.  This is a what are you thread.  Clearly focused on philosophies and spirituality, religion can be a part of it too, but apparently people are changing it into a debate.  Haha, saw that coming that's why I tried to emphasize the don't start a shit storm.  
Dec 23 2010 5:42PM
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Stickity
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atheist because it's easier
Dec 23 2010 5:43PM
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XtRemE11
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i believe in being happy. loving everything as much as you can, being a good person to others, sharing your happiness, etc.. only makes your world more positive, and the happiness and positivity multiplies. and when bad situations arise, you try to look at the positive side, know that everything happens for a reason, and bad things are a result of bad energy.
and its all about real happiness, not artificial happiness through drugs and alcohol, thats not finding happiness, its altering your state of mind with a substance.
not saying i am always like this, i TRY to be like this, its hard as hell, i know it sounds like a bunch of hippie nonsense. but its insane how awesome you feel and how well everything works out when you get into a groove. it starts with little things, and the more you keep your positive groove flowing the bigger the things become and suddenly everything is going how you like, everything happening around you is positive, everyone around you is happy etc.. its awesome.

my thoughts on religion are basically that we are not smart enough to know 100% for sure if there is a god or not, and who that god might be.
and heaven/religion/god is what we want it to be, and what we make it to be. id consider myself a spiritual person, just not a religious person, i believe that there is some higher power/spirit or whatever you wanna call it, and no one religion has it right, and its something you have to find and figure out yourself.
Dec 23 2010 6:04PM
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*Get_ill*
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eat an 1/8th of mushrooms and this conversation will be so much more badass

Dec 23 2010 6:24PM
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panojibber
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See my post.
Dec 23 2010 6:29PM
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theabortionator
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No bullshit psuedo stuff, just the real deal. We all all connected as a larger being. How other people are doing affects those around them. Fucking other people over will never lead you to happiness. Being open minded towards new thoughts and willing to sacrifice to help others. Karma is real
Dec 23 2010 6:36PM
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Piste.Off
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church of the powder day saints
Dec 23 2010 6:37PM
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terror.bear
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Khutulu.
Dec 23 2010 7:05PM
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DERS.
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BLESS JAHH!!

inb4 halie_selassie
Dec 23 2010 7:08PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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I'm posting here cause I haven't seen you for a while.
Atheism with a hint of nihilism, all chance, no greater powers, no karma, no bullshit.


3 Sentences, and I didn't rip anyone, woohoo.
Dec 23 2010 7:11PM
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klayer_9
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This is a great ideology to live by.
Thoreau knew what was up
Dec 23 2010 7:19PM
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JamesR
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The evidence the theory of evolution is based on is 100% verifiable and true. The 2nd law of thermodynamics only applies to a closed system. Wanna try again?
Dec 23 2010 8:06PM
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SkiThe603
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my view on living life, live it to the fullest, take every possible opportunity and just have fun as much as possible

Dec 23 2010 8:08PM
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low_fidelity
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Our life is built on the hope for tomorrow yet tomorrow brings us closer to death and is the ultimate enemy.

But as far as God and shit, it doesnt matter. It's all a futile search for meaning in a meaningless world. As Camus said:

“Choosing between heaven and a ridiculous fidelity, preferring oneself to eternity or losing oneself in God is the age old tragedy in which each must play his part.”
Dec 23 2010 8:16PM
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SCOO-WOOP
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Goldfish Crackers are the shit.
Dec 23 2010 8:22PM
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Walkawalka
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Absurdism
Dec 23 2010 8:24PM
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TWoods
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I'm Catholic.
Dec 23 2010 9:07PM
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TWoods
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Well, maybe in your opinion.
Dec 23 2010 9:12PM
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chardi
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he's communist, they don't have religion
Dec 23 2010 9:22PM
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JamesR
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Did the pope protect child molesters?
Dec 23 2010 9:25PM
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Kellso
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taoism
Dec 23 2010 9:53PM
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kardaddy
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oh please bring up that point. Evolution has been proven. Are you seriously a creationist?
Dec 23 2010 9:57PM
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95959
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No religious affiliation, I don't believe in souls, spirits, forces of nature or what have you. People are born, do some shit then die.
Dec 23 2010 10:00PM
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PeterWojnar
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One more thing: take it from Socrates, you do not know whether death is so bad at all. Death may be awesome, in fact it might be the coolest thing ever. Accept that it will happen and don't fill your life with worthless shit to soften the blow (read: most religions) and you'll be set.
Dec 23 2010 10:01PM
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YourBoyBlue
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Evolution through the species has been proven to near perfection, but not the old-earth model where life began in the oceans. That is a theory, and is as much based on faith as any religion.

Most religious people don't have a problem with the idea of evolution. I don't - I don't try to figure out how it all started, it's irrelevant, and we will never really know.

I'm a Christian by the way
Dec 23 2010 10:09PM
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95959
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Source plz
Dec 23 2010 10:20PM
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JamesR
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Actually they do know how life originated and it's not based in faith. Nice try though. http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/origsoflife_04
Dec 23 2010 10:27PM
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