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What's your View On Religion?

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introvert
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A little background: I grew up going to church every now and then, so I was religious a little bit. More recently (7 years or so) I started questioning "god", and am now Agnostic.



My opinion on religion, is that religion in for the weak minded, who need someone to "Lead" them through life, and to blame the mistakes (Sins) on.





What's your view on Religion, NS?
Mar 8 2011 5:17AM
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LS.
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basically to help to get through your shit when it gets rough, like its all for a greater meaning of a higher power or whater, i think.

your up late
Mar 8 2011 5:20AM
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Dudesinpools
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I'm sitting in the same boat as you. Went to a catholic church as a young boy and just stopped going when my parents stop making me I guess, my mom is very religious and my dad inst so much. My dad and I are more of the realist thinkers in my family.

My philosophy class in college actually opened my eyes to views on religion and the infinite amount of views. I just believe in a person who doesn't need religion and can still be a good morally right person who cares for others.

Religion is a great coping mechanism to help people understand things and go throughout life happier. .- Pretty much what Nietzsche says.
Mar 8 2011 5:28AM
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introvert
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Yeah, I agree with you.

I find it odd that some Christians are more less-moral and more judgmental than most non-Christian people I know.
Mar 8 2011 5:36AM
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240sxKid
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My dad always talks about my sister that died thats "Up there". So hes somewhat religious. Im agnostic, and until someone proves to me that some god is real, i will think about it.
Mar 8 2011 8:33AM
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Zimmerman
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Not this shit again.
Mar 8 2011 8:38AM
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TechnoPotamus
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parents made me go to CCD as a kid and I hate it, thought it was bs. so i stopped going in as soon as i could.

i'm not against it, i simply don't believe in it and it just isn't for me. if it helps people get through life or feel comforted, then that's awesome. It's just not for me.
Mar 8 2011 8:48AM
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RonSwanson
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Tide goes in, tide goes out. Never a miscommunication, explain that.
Mar 8 2011 8:53AM
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freestyler540
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Agreed, I protest this thread
Mar 8 2011 9:43AM
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omIV
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I'm a Relgion major at college actually. I'll write something
Mar 8 2011 9:48AM
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GBS
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This.
Mar 8 2011 9:48AM
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omIV
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...more substantial (fuck moble ns; this "go" button needs to move) in an hour or so. But think about this, just
Mar 8 2011 9:49AM
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omIV
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from a theoretical standpoint. Most developed religions have been shaped and formed over centuries upon centuries of humans leaving their perspectives and understandings of the religion's basic teachings as they relate to humanity. These figures are some of the greatest philosophers of the post-Roman period, like St Augustus, Th. Aquinas, etc. Brialliant men devoted their lives to studying and questioning faith. Most of them found some measure
Mar 8 2011 9:54AM
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shocker611
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Yeah im religious, and im sure am going to get a shitstorm for being so.. my view is that if I am wrong then hell im in the same boat as everyone else and didnt really miss out on anything, and if im right then i go to heaven.. It gives me a good community outside of my friends and I really do ENJOY church, especially since its super modern and plays some sick music. Of course I doubt my beliefs a lot, but in the end I will end up in nature wondering if this beauty could be created by accident, that seems to be one thing that really brings me back
Mar 8 2011 9:55AM
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omIV
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Fyck this, I'll be on a comp later and type it out normally
Mar 8 2011 10:02AM
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Mike-O
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Once a week, like clockwork. God must be controlling the creation of these threads.
Mar 8 2011 10:04AM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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i'm atheist. there's no logical reason for any religion that exists to be right. they were made up to explain shit, grew more and more powerful until the point where when we actually explained pretty much everything, it was too late.
Mar 8 2011 10:10AM
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RubberSoul
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this thread would go a lot better if everyone also left their opinion on smoking pot, politics, and whether or not triples are gay
Mar 8 2011 10:13AM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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right.

pot's ok.
politics are boring and seem to be getting along fine without me.
triples are cool, probably not going to take over.
gay doesn't mean bad.
Mar 8 2011 10:15AM
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eldridge
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retarded religion thread goes in, retarded religion thread goes out......cant explain that!
Mar 8 2011 10:41AM
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jason...
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Atheist. I believe in Christian values, be kind to one another, treat others how you wish to be treated, etc. But I don't believe in living your life worshiping some higher being that has never proven its existence.
Mar 8 2011 10:43AM
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Kangbang
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I'm an atheist. I went to church like 2 or 3 times and it was boring as fuck listening to the guy preach about god and what's good.
Mar 8 2011 11:07AM
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iSmokeweed
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i believe in the metaphysical.

yoga/meditation/herbal healing
Mar 8 2011 11:16AM
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[evan]
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I'll say I believe in God just in case he is actually real and it'll make the difference in going to hell or heaven, but I don't believe in God.
Mar 8 2011 11:35AM
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dirtylion27
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I feel like religion exists, but there are no right and wrong, good or bad religions. I feel like everyone is religious in the fact that it is a group of people that share a common belief. Wether you believe in a God or not you are being religious. Who is to tell you what is right or wrong in your beliefs. So to finish i believe that like fingerprint, everyones religion is different from someone else's and you create what you believe in.
Mar 8 2011 11:42AM
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BrewskiJr
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Mar 8 2011 11:42AM
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CharlieSheen
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ololololol
Mar 8 2011 11:45AM
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RunRich
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you are a DUMBASS
Mar 8 2011 1:02PM
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shocker611
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and what level of education are you in?! science really doesnt make much sense once you get into it, we really dont have nearly as much figured out as people think we do
Mar 8 2011 1:03PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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Mar 8 2011 1:15PM
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HermioneGranger
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Shitstorm thread will be a shitstorm. Mark my words.
Mar 8 2011 1:18PM
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Mike-O
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Get the fuck out, mudblood.
Mar 8 2011 1:20PM
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Stickity
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it gives people morals which is cool but when it gets preachy and w/e it bothers me
Mar 8 2011 1:24PM
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Balto
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religion has done nothing but cause wars and slow down scientific progress
Mar 8 2011 1:24PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Agnostics are pussies.
Mar 8 2011 1:24PM
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snowdon
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I believe that religion makes a lot of people feel better about their lives. That's fine. I don't need that but whatever, if believing in god gives you comfort and a purpose then go for it, so long as you're not hurting anyone else. I believe in being a good person and I'm somewhat open to the idea that there MAY be something else out there, but I don't really have blind faith or whatever in it.

I also believe that the bible is just a very old book with a few good metaphors and some life lessons thrown in, but it has caused more trouble than it's worth. My two cents.
Mar 8 2011 1:27PM
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HermioneGranger
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No, the worst are "Agnostic Atheists," Commit to a belief system damn it!
Mar 8 2011 1:28PM
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shocker611
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since youre a junior in geo you should realize that there is still a lot of questions out there.. Even some of the basis of some sciences are being questioned. Im not saying that religion makes more sense, because it doesnt at all (thats why its called "faith") however I hate uneducated people (not you) acting like they have everything all figured out, because noone does
Mar 8 2011 1:39PM
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Sallabillz
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RELIGION IS FOR POSERS


Mar 8 2011 1:41PM
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JamesR
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exactly. How did the universe get here? scientists cant explain that, so obviously biology is a lie.
Mar 8 2011 2:04PM
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introvert
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I have a few friends that do that. I've tried it a few times...Not for me


Mar 8 2011 2:37PM
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CharlieSheen
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Mar 8 2011 2:43PM
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introvert
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^lol
Mar 8 2011 2:48PM
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McFellon
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first off, just because something isn't explained by science doesn't mean that it's becasue god did it. if people really think that, then they are ignoring every advancement that humans have made since about 2000 years ago. religion keeps people living in ignorance and intolorance. most wars have been religion based. other than the small community part, all it does is cause violence and hold people's minds back. just look at the way muslims treat women.
Mar 8 2011 2:49PM
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El_Barto.
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behold the face of god

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Mar 8 2011 3:00PM
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BenWhit
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i'm actually surprised by the level of fairly sophisticated conversation in this thread. i grew up very catholic, went to private schools and a catholic high school and went to church every sunday. for me, i see religion as a crutch, something to lean on when things get too hard. when i lost my best friend, faith was a way for me to cope and understand.
Mar 8 2011 3:04PM
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mr.skierman
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Damn.
Mar 8 2011 3:05PM
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mr.skierman
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See the thing about religion is that it gives you multiple words of choice to use, without getting too much bash because it's not technically swearing. Then again "swearing" is also derived from religion [catholic] along with many "swears" used today. I feel like speaking modern day English pushes you farther and farther into the grasp of religion because by using phrases or words such as "god dammnit!" or "go to hell" you are inevitably proposing that you are in fact religious. Whether you mean to or not. Because these are religious sayings which can easily be replaced with similar meaning words, but all of a sudden you are now looked upon by society as a pottymouth. Or a slur-sayer. By saying "fuck" and "bitch" you are getting somewhat tue point acids as you would with these religious terminology but all of a sudden it's not okay to pronounce these things out loud in public. And it's especially not okay to call your grandmother a "fucking bitch" ..... /:
Mar 8 2011 3:12PM
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hoodratz47
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all i know is that you have to have faith to be faithless

think about it
Mar 8 2011 3:29PM
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Mike-O
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Trolololooooo
Mar 8 2011 3:33PM
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*geezer*
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" I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians.Your Christians are so unlike your Christ."-Mohandas Gandhi
Mar 8 2011 6:35PM
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