Religion

[focusedrage]

so, just out of curiosity, and to open up a can of worms...what do you guys believe, or believe in? Just wondering myself....

I for one, am not really "following" any one belief, looking into one, and just flat out enjoying living my life how I want to.

I would say that I was "this" or I was "that" but, to many people say they are, and dont live the life, and, honestly, I am not living the lifestyle of the certain belief that I think just maybe true, so I am not going to claim I am a "christian" or whatever.

I know that is probably bad..but damnit..I HATE hypocrites w/ a passion, and there seem to be to many down here where I live, so until I decide that I am going to follow something, and follow that and believe it to the letter, I am not claiming anything as my belief, and not claiming to be a follower of anything...even though I believe it to be true...

Hmm..that does sound bad...but..hey, guess I enjoy living my life how I want too...

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[Rabble Rouser]

I don't like the concept of religion. All it does is seperate, when many of them (Christianity in particular) preach about bringing people together.

The only real belief that I have is that we are reincarnated after we die.

I would write a fucking essay on this, but I just got up and don't have a whole lot of time...maybe later on, I'll get more in depth about this.

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[focusedrage]

heh...I picked a bad subject for a this post...should have been "beliefs"...not necessarily "religion"....I personally don't care to much for religion myself...but I do have beliefs... http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/smile.gif

Focused Rage

[gone~away]

i am an athiest

of this i am as certain as one can be regarding intangible and uncertain things

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[Dog Breath]

I am a Christian. I was raised primarily Baptist. I am a realist however and expose myself to all aspects of the world. I believe you can touch the flame and not be burned it is all a matter of perception.
I have seen miracles things that could not be explained.
I believe in ghosts. I don't know what they are.
I am my own worst critic, I hold myself up to un achievable standards. I only hold others to one standard, honesty. That is the rule that I use to measure humanity. Honesty to each other and to yourself.

Here is my take on right and wrong. If you are not conflicted or feeling guilty completely what you are doing is right. If you know something is not the right thing to do however lawful moral or acceptable it is wrong. To me that is how God judges. If you can do something with a clear conscious then there is no sin.

I know there is a lot of ambiguity there but being true to yourself is what matters.

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If it's so sick, why are you laughing?
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[Koliedrus]

Religion is a term, FR. Your intent is understood.

Have you ever used a microscope to look at a drop of pond water? It's fascinating! Those little critters fight, eat, have relationships... Truly a wonderful sight to behold.

Use your imagination and back away from the Earth a few hundred light-years.

See that yellow speck? That's the entire solar-system. You'll need a powerful telescope to see that there even might be little motes of matter circling around, much less the inhabitants that live there and claim to know everything.

We're here. The harder we look, the more it seems like we're not the top of the mental chain.

Yeah, I think there's something bigger than us. I doubt we have it defined correctly, though.

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[Dog Breath]

Better yet Kol! What your microscope would show would be earth a few hundred years ago! Almost like time travel.
OK sorry.

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[Uberwonder]

The thought that our solar system or even our galaxy may be but an atom in another universe is how I consider things to be. I don't feel we are the top of the chain.
I also do not feel that there has been anyone alive who is capable of comprehending the true nature of things.
I do believe that those who maintain an open mind while seeking the truth may someday find it.
I also think that we do go on after leaving this plane and could eventually become aware of the true nature of the universe.
Each religion and philosophy has a little piece of the concept. Some have allowed the "now" to corrupt their search. Others continue to patiently seek it out, knowing that the search is why the are.
Personally, I think that one should consider the practices of the eastern philosophies to be the most open to the search.
That's what I think anyway.

[MuffyTheVampyreLayer]

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[King Bastard]

Truth br told, I'm a pagan. With Wiccan tendencies. Some have called Wicca a "feel good" religion, and nothing can be more incorrect. It works for me because by that system of thought, I'm held accountable for my actions, and cant absolve my "sins" by muttering a few hail mary's...


Keep in mind that I'm not trying to dig on anyones belief structure here, just putting mine forward.

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[FallenAngel]

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Koliedrus:

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Yeah, I think there's something bigger than us. I doubt we have it defined correctly, though.

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That sums up my 'beliefs' pretty damn well

In most ppls eyes and even my own i consider myself an athiest. altho im not always sure thats the best term

i dont believe in a god, or an all-powerful being, however i do believe there is something else out there that we dont understand or know about yet.

what i really believe is the ppl, humans ... as a whole need 'something' to believe in, i believe its in our nature; i think the mass majority of ppl believe in a god or a higher power (hence religion) because it is the easiest explanation for the things we have no real answer for. there are many out there that choose not to believe in a god or higher power and most find something else to believe in some ppl find that belief in material things such as money, others find that belief in another person (one they usually believe to be infailable {sp?})

there are others such as myself that set their own moral code and choose to live (and believe in that moral code) ...

it is those ppl that choose to belief in nothing that are the true threat to our society


also ... i agree with RW that humans can be greater than we are .... i think that humans as a whole (and individually) need to learn to hold themselves higher standard ... that ppl choose not to live up to even half of their own potential is truly a sad thing

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[Mr. Snrub]

I like to think of myself as a Rationalist. Everything else springs from that. Which is why i'm also a hedonist, it would seem.

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There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed, though you still get the same soaking.

[JessE143S]

I believe in myself.........

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[Mattdecay]

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by JessE143S:
I believe in myself.........

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<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Explain.</FONT f>

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[Faceplant]

my penis smells funny.
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[SisterTaffy]

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Faceplant:
my penis smells funny.
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Face! That was rude. You should be ashamed of yourself. I am sure that soap will fix your "little problem".

As for religion, BAPTIST. Is there really any other?

YIC,

Sister Taffy

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[Mudflap]

<FONT COLOR="Orange">My opinions on this subject are worthless, however, there is excellent reading to be found here (http://sysopmind.com/tmol-faq/theology.html) .</FONT c>

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[Faceplant]

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by SisterTaffy:
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As for religion, BAPTIST. Is there really any other?

YIC,

Sister Taffy

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matt rules!

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[Horgasm]

I was raised as a Catholic. I lived across the street from my church. I was an altar boy, usher, and helped in many church functions.

Since moving away from mommie & daddy and experiencing a bit of life I've found too many contradictions in Catholicism and Christianity altogether. Their basic beliefs are sound but often times the wrong message is sent. I think the Catholic church is bound so tightly by tradition that many of it's fundamental beliefs are garbled in todays society.

I still do believe there is a "GOD" but as Koleidrus earlier stated, it has not been defined correctly. Who is anyone to say what religion will save a person and which one will damn them?

My belief is that if a person lives an honest life with strong morals and sound character they will prosper. I guess that means I'm fucked http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[Cruise Director]

All I know is Jeebus wants ME for a Sunbeam !

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[Minimaul]

I don't really belive in any kind of religion. It doesn't bother me , if the people that practice them don't bother me.

Please don't come up to me and preach shit , I don't care. If I did , don't you think I'd be there in your church or whatever with you?

Shouldn't I belive in myself before I put my faith into something else?

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I'd rather believ in myself rather than an idea .

**<font size=1> This quote doesn't have to much to do with anything. I didn't plan on making a big point with it , I just like saying it. Is that bad? No! </font>

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[Koliedrus]

Look to the left and see where I'm "from".

My booksmarts originate from works put together by people not unlike myself. When all is said and done, that knowledge is still the work of one species on one small lump orbitting a mediocre star in an immense glaxy that is only a pinprick in the tapestry of ONE universe. Just being able to grasp a PORTION of the full scale of existence is so overwhelming that I have to give thought to the possibility of forces I have no ability to comprehend.

My opinion doesn't really matter. What is IS. In the meantime, I'm behind my eyes.

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