Author Topic: post your religion and why (Read 13363 times)

Julius Caesar · « **Reply #90 on:** March 29, 2009, 07:15:27 PM »

Christianae sunt nefas , laudare Saturnia!

vegan*shawn · « **Reply #91 on:** March 29, 2009, 07:35:14 PM »

Quote from: Wood Pusher on March 29, 2009, 06:57:00 PM

Here's a question I have:

Did Jesus actually exist? And if he didn't, how did the christians decide to leave Judaism and start their own religion if he didn't exist?

Read what I posted.

MexicanSpaniard · « **Reply #92 on:** March 29, 2009, 07:42:17 PM »

Be not afraid or in worship of any propossed diety

McGarngle · « **Reply #93 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:07:58 PM »

Quote from: Wood Pusher on March 29, 2009, 09:01:01 AM

The bible says that many people losing faith is a sign of the apocalypse

speaking of signs of the apocalypse...

King Carl · « **Reply #94 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:23:31 PM »

Quote from: Julius Caesar on March 29, 2009, 07:15:27 PM

Christianae sunt nefas , laudare Saturnia!

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Prison Wallet · « **Reply #95 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:27:42 PM »

Quote from: vegan*shawn on March 29, 2009, 06:54:12 PM

Quote from: Wood Pusher on March 29, 2009, 06:50:42 PM
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Do the Muslims have any tie to the jews?
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Judaism,Christianity and Islam all came from the same area.

Don't they both share the Torah (first five books of the Old Testament I think)? I know they share the same beliefs of the Old Testament and the Muslims also believe Jesus was a prophet. Just not the son of God.

I think their dietary restrictions are super similar too, in fact I really don't know the difference.

I'm Christian but kind of agnostic about a lot of theological talking points. I don't really understand/care too much about the trinity or the works/faith debate. I also take and leave what I want from the Bible socially. To me I try and put it in historical context.

I don't go to church very often but I enjoy a socially progressive church every now and then and I also like the tradition/symbolism of the Catholic church. So I enjoy a mass every now and then as long as the priest doesn't get political.

Ronald Wilson Reagan · « **Reply #96 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:31:31 PM »

Muslims have the same dietary laws as jews. No swine. Different name but pretty much identical methods. Jews call it kosher, I think muslims call it hallal or something. But muslims often times keep kosher delis in business.

http://www.megavideo.com/?v=ZVCC7B90
Fun with religious hypocrisy!
The horus thing is in there. Bill Maher is cocky as fuck, but can be funny, and from time to time makes a point.

MexicanSpaniard · « **Reply #97 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:32:12 PM »

Shove bacon in your ass and see if a cHristian will eat it, male or female.

spungo · « **Reply #98 on:** March 30, 2009, 12:42:54 AM »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_SubGenius

^ I would call myself a subgenius.
I don't believe in all the literal stuff with the Hindu religion, nor do I practice it or revere any of their dieties, but the fundamental principals are great. Read the Bhagavad Gita, it talks about the karmic system and stuff and it's really great.

“One who has control over the mind is tranquil in heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, and in honor and dishonor; and is ever steadfast with the Supreme Self.”

“The mind acts like an enemy for those who do not control it.”

“Sever the ignorant doubt in your heart with the sword of self-knowledge. Observe your discipline. Arise.”

there's more, just read the book. It's awesome

loophole · « **Reply #99 on:** March 30, 2009, 03:29:01 AM »

christian hosoi on text yoself made me cringe, and reminded me how sad i am for people like him who are so deluded in thinking that prayers actually do anything. the amount of self-righteousness they have when they speak them is gross.

grimcity · « **Reply #100 on:** March 30, 2009, 05:07:48 AM »

Quote from: Wood Pusher on March 29, 2009, 06:57:00 PM

Did Jesus actually exist? And if he didn't, how did the christians decide to leave Judaism and start their own religion if he didn't exist?

Nobody knows for sure. The books of the New Testament were written decades after the events they cover, and the closest anyone got to doing any sort of biography on him was Josephus, about 100 years after the New Testament death of Jesus.
No historical evidence, but nothing there to say he wasn't a real guy.

vegan*shawn · « **Reply #101 on:** March 30, 2009, 07:26:17 AM »

Quote from: grimcity on March 30, 2009, 05:07:48 AM

Quote from: Wood Pusher on March 29, 2009, 06:57:00 PM
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Did Jesus actually exist? And if he didn't, how did the christians decide to leave Judaism and start their own religion if he didn't exist?
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Nobody knows for sure. The books of the New Testament were written decades after the events they cover, and the closest anyone got to doing any sort of biography on him was Josephus, about 100 years after the New Testament death of Jesus.
No historical evidence, but nothing there to say he wasn't a real guy.

After reading about other myths that are so similar to the story of Jesus (and came first by many years) I am going to say if he existed, he wasn't the person we thought he was.

bumptobar · « **Reply #102 on:** March 30, 2009, 07:32:21 AM »

All religions are impractical and never make sense. Its all false claims and stupid rituals. Its brainwashing at its finest. I live by morality, not by some story book full of fairy tales.

Give it 100 years and logic will prevail, see ya later religion!

loophole · « **Reply #103 on:** March 30, 2009, 07:36:56 AM »

hilarious.

grimcity · « **Reply #104 on:** March 30, 2009, 07:43:51 AM »

Quote from: loophole on March 30, 2009, 07:36:56 AM

hilarious.

...and scary considering the source of the script.

cold budweisers · « **Reply #105 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:08:59 AM »

religion is so gay dude

Epic · « **Reply #106 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:35:20 AM »

God is real.
Jesus is real.
I don't really know why I truely believe this but ever since I was really small I've had this strong feeling. Kook me if you want. But something is out there and it truely is bigger than we all think. : \

grimcity · « **Reply #107 on:** March 30, 2009, 09:25:49 AM »

I doubt it.

loophole · « **Reply #108 on:** March 30, 2009, 09:26:53 AM »

Quote from: Epic on March 30, 2009, 08:35:20 AM

God is real.
Jesus is real.
I don't really know why I truely believe this but ever since I was really small I've had this strong feeling. Kook me if you want. But something is out there and it truely is bigger than we all think. : \

i can tell you why, indocrination! yay!

Ronald Wilson Reagan · « **Reply #109 on:** March 30, 2009, 10:02:53 AM »

Quote from: Nick. on March 30, 2009, 07:32:21 AM

All religions are impractical and never make sense. Its all false claims and stupid rituals. Its brainwashing at its finest. I live by morality, not by some story book full of fairy tales.

Give it 100 years and logic will prevail, see ya later religion!

I think its creepy that you have all these super religious people who think that morality and religion ruun hand in hand. You don't need religion to know right from wrong, and just because you have religion doesn't mean you live a moral life.

Quote from: Epic on March 30, 2009, 08:35:20 AM

God is real.
Jesus is real.
I don't really know why I truely believe this but ever since I was really small I've had this strong feeling. Kook me if you want. But something is out there and it truely is bigger than we all think. : \

That's fine to think something is bigger than us out there, but really? the god and messiah in THAT story? Its a ridiculous several thousand year old document that doesn't even understand the world as well as modern man does, let alone greater truths we can't understand.

King Carl · « **Reply #110 on:** March 30, 2009, 11:07:14 AM »

Quote from: My penis is on my forehead on March 30, 2009, 10:03:49 AM

i was raised christian but the pope is a fagget and jesus is a cunt so fuck that shit im straight islam now like Malcolm, yall 85% snakes

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bumptobar · « **Reply #111 on:** March 30, 2009, 12:04:33 PM »

Quote from: Epic on March 30, 2009, 08:35:20 AM

God is real.
Jesus is real.
I don't really know why I truely believe this but ever since I was really small I've had this strong feeling. Kook me if you want. But something is out there and it truely is bigger than we all think. : \

Here's an example of the brainwashing i mentioned. hate to bring the bad news, but theres nothing out there but star dust and interstellar debri. Oh and the moon.

And if im wrong, have this god of yours focus my account right now....

Ronald Wilson Reagan · « **Reply #112 on:** March 30, 2009, 12:16:45 PM »

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i was raised christian but the pope is a fagget and jesus is a cunt so fuck that shit im straight islam now like Malcolm, yall 85% snakes
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dude enough with this shit ur lookin real gay right now

my penis on my forehead for mod!

Wood Pusher · « **Reply #113 on:** March 30, 2009, 12:24:30 PM »

Just trying to bring up an argument:
Do you guys think there are just some things out there that cannot be scientifically proven? What if religion is beyond science and there's no way to prove it but there is in fact a higher power? If there was a higher power, wouldn't he make it so that there's no scientific proof of his existence?

AsburyPark · « **Reply #114 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:37:10 PM »

Death scares the shit outta me. It's almost like you never existed, that's heavy. I can see why so many embrace religion so you don't have to think about the possibilities, some guy will be waiting there with your last name on a sign to escort you to heaven. I don't think Jesus ever existed, other ancient mystery religions also had the Christ scenario story as their foundation and they predate the birth of Jesus. There's alot to be learned from the degrees of Freemasonry, they contain the truth of all religions wrapped in allegory passed down through the ages for those seekers who are esoterically inclined.

Considering that energy cannot be created or destroyed,I think the idea of karma & reincarnation makes the most sense but I can't sneak it past my doubt. Might explain why some people feel they have lived many lives. Shamans and those types speak of a 'psychic reservoir' of this energy from which we are all born and return to when we die. That's how the universe recycles perhaps.

McGarngle · « **Reply #115 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:53:48 PM »

Quote from: Wood Pusher on March 30, 2009, 12:24:30 PM

Just trying to bring up an argument:
Do you guys think there are just some things out there that cannot be scientifically proven?

probably not, if you're talking about questions of existence related to science. there's a lot of stuff that, for the time being at least, is beyond the range of the peoples' minds. a person not being able to figure something out doesn't mean there isn't an answer though, or that there has to be some supernatural reason. also, the human race is still pretty young compared to most species, so, if it manages to survive long enough, maybe other ways of finding answers (or deciding there aren't any) could come about.

grimcity · « **Reply #116 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:01:11 PM »

Quote from: Wood Pusher on March 30, 2009, 12:24:30 PM

Do you guys think there are just some things out there that cannot be scientifically proven?

Science continuously "disproves" itself in order to follow accurate data. It's part of forming a theory, and why scientists publish in peer reviewed journals.

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What if religion is beyond science and there's no way to prove it but there is in fact a higher power?

Like you said, there's still no proof.
As far as religion being beyond science... you might as well be talking about crayons versus motorcycles. Completely different things.
Religion typically claims to "know," wheras science's biggest strength is the fact that it continually evaluates and reevaluates.

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If there was a higher power, wouldn't he make it so that there's no scientific proof of his existence?

Why waste all that time creating all of the scientific evidence leaning towards a natural beginning? Why would a being like this hide his tracks?

Blue Fescue · « **Reply #117 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:41:33 PM »

Quote from: Canuck on March 27, 2009, 12:29:38 PM

for real

EDIT. I don't practice really, but my parents do. From what I've seen, its more about community than it is God. You can be quaker and not believe in God/Jesus.

Hey, me too. I don't go to meeting either but sometimes I think I might. I'm not religious at all but the community aspect is really good.
Usually really nice people.

Epic · « **Reply #118 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:40:15 PM »

Quote from: Nick. on March 30, 2009, 12:04:33 PM

Quote from: Epic on March 30, 2009, 08:35:20 AM
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God is real.
Jesus is real.
I don't really know why I truely believe this but ever since I was really small I've had this strong feeling. Kook me if you want. But something is out there and it truely is bigger than we all think. : \
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Here's an example of the brainwashing i mentioned. hate to bring the bad news, but theres nothing out there but star dust and interstellar debri. Oh and the moon.

And if im wrong, have this god of yours focus my account right now....

I havent been brainwashed.....Like I said I have this feeling. I've had physical experiences with god. I've felt crazy energy. I know it sound regular but I'm just being real. If I hadnt felt this type of incident before then I dont think I would believe in this. You don't have to agree I just am sharing my experience. Regardless, religion aside. Theres no way in hell that all of this entire universe just magically poofed into existance. Even if it did poof,who made the poof? Saying the universe came to existance by accident is like having every little piece needed to make a watch. Then throwing the watch and in mid air it magically comes together and not only functions but has the right time and date. It just doesn't match up. Its scientifically impossible.

spungo · « **Reply #119 on:** March 30, 2009, 09:41:17 PM »

People who are so anti-religion are usually just anti religious establishment and are not sure of the difference, at least from my experience. Religion per se is really helpful for a lot of people, but when it is tainted by people who start to use fascist ideology to push their agenda or their beliefs then the value of religion is completely lost. I intensely dislike organized religion for the most part, but I find nearly all religions have merit and value to people who use the basic principles as a guideline to living a better life.

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