What Religion are you?

[Lancet Jades]

What religion are you?

I'm a very liberal Christian. I beleive in God, and follow the core christian values, but i live my life, and worship God in my own way.


(Gungnir, please add the poll)

[ChibiArisu]

I sorry for saying this, but I'm not baptised...anddd....I really haven't learned anything from any religion to believe in anything..... .... .... Uh.....eh heh.....

[Zelphiel]

I sorry for saying this, but I'm not baptised...anddd....I really haven't learned anything from any religion to believe in anything..... .... .... Uh.....eh heh.....


you don't have to be sorry. You have nothing to be ashamed of. I'm kind of a pagan/various eastern philosophy guy.

[Aoi Asahina]

I have been thought under two religions which are shinto and christianity.

[Lancet Jades]

what is shinto?

[Hector]

I am Catholic Christian, i believe in God, i go to church, so why cant God lend me a hand with my video games?

[Zelphiel]

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2056.html

there you go Johnny... just about everything you'd want to know about Shinto.

[Silly Girl]

Atheist. Yep, that's me. But it's mainly because the only religion I know enough to judge is Christianity. I want to have my freedom and make my own smart decisions anyway, not have someone make them for me.

[Zelphiel]

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(Gungnir, please add the poll)

sorry.. I didn't see this when I first posted. I'll just copy and paste the same poll from GC. :D

[Chicken Little]

Atheist. Yep, that's me. But it's mainly because the only religion I know enough to judge is Christianity. I want to have my freedom and make my own smart decisions anyway, not have someone make them for me.

this is what i dont get, isnt being an athiest the same as being in a religion except its based on no religious aspect therefore defeating the purpose of calling having no religion Atheism?

I mean i myself have been baptised and by that right should be a roman catholic but since that wasnt my choice i prefer to remain neutral under all religions and none at the same time. After all there are valid and invalid points in all religions so therefore to me there is no substance for me to place my belief in, so henceforth i prefer to remain under the category none, not Athiest.

[Eric]

Christian Or Catholic Christan, Whatever. I Believe In God And All, But I Don't Go To Church And I'm Not Baptized. Does It Make Me Bad That I Don't Go To Church?

[Zelphiel]

Christian Or Catholic Christan, Whatever. I Believe In God And All, But I Don't Go To Church And I'm Not Baptized. Does It Make Me Bad That I Don't Go To Church?

no, it doesn't.

[Ricdeau]

I'm Atheist. Never been brought up as any religion, and i pity those who were forced into religion, i know a few people who were.

[ChibiArisu]

Though, in some ways, it might be good to be forced, because at least you have something to believe in, and people to talk to when you have questions about the religion...though I have no room to say, I'm not baptised, and am not categorized as any religion..

[Zelphiel]

most people that are forced into it end up hating the religion they are forced into.. which is a bad thing.

[Ricdeau]

i think forcing into religion is wrong, simply because religion is meant to be what YOU believe, not what your parents believe. Just because you're baptised doesnt mean diddly-squat. Its your thinking not your being splashed by water when you were a baby. Sorry if im offending anyone here, but its just my view.

[White]

Well i guess im the only jew

[Megatokyo]

this is what i dont get, isnt being an athiest the same as being in a religion except its based on no religious aspect therefore defeating the purpose of calling having no religion Atheism?

I mean i myself have been baptised and by that right should be a roman catholic but since that wasnt my choice i prefer to remain neutral under all religions and none at the same time. After all there are valid and invalid points in all religions so therefore to me there is no substance for me to place my belief in, so henceforth i prefer to remain under the category none, not Athiest.
To be athiest means you belive in nothing, its not considred a religon there for it fits under the catagory of no religion, when most think of religon, they think of a group of people that belive in some type of god, athiest dont belive in such a higher power so we are not considered a religon

[Silly Girl]

NONONO!!! Atheism means you don't believe in a supreme being (ie. God, Allah, Buddah). Therefore it IS in a category... yeah, so I'm more like a "Me" religion ^_^ I have my own ideas and morals, I don't believe what other people tell me.

[Lancet Jades]

NONONO!!! Atheism means you don't believe in a supreme being (ie. God, Allah, Buddah). Therefore it IS in a category... yeah, so I'm more like a "Me" religion ^_^ I have my own ideas and morals, I don't believe what other people tell me.
lol, our particular beliefs are pretty similar, except i DO beleive in a supreme being, i.e. God. But i dont live the way the church, or even the bible tells me to live. I beleive in the core christian beleifs, such as loving fellow humans, doing good by them, and so forth. Its much easier to do that than if you follow ever little thing in the bible. =/

[Zelphiel]

like I've said many times before on other forums. Athiests DO believe in something... the non existance of a supreme or divine power. So, therefore they believe in something, nothing. So, technically Athiesm is a religion because of the devout belief that there isn't a god.

[Scorpio Of Avernus]

agnostic here. there's no way for me to make an intelligent decision seeing as all i know is what i've learned from the bible or what so called prophets have said. it the rapture comes then i'll believe in god but until then i dont' know what to believe and i'm staying agnostic.

[Zelphiel]

hey Scorp, glad to see you joined.

if the rapture comes then i'll believe in god but until then i dont' know what to believe and i'm staying agnostic.

lol, I kind of see it that way.... kind of.

[Ricdeau]

like I've said many times before on other forums. Athiests DO believe in something... the non existance of a supreme or divine power. So, therefore they believe in something, nothing. So, technically Athiesm is a religion because of the devout belief that there isn't a god.

I disagree. Atheist is just a word to describe someone who has no religion. Atheist is no religion, because Athiests believe in no higher power or divinity. Btw, Buddhists dont believe in a God, rather buddhism is a way of life. The Buddha was a real person, not something you read about and decide whether it was real or not.

[Zelphiel]

I disagree. Atheist is just a word to describe someone who has no religion. Atheist is no religion, because Athiests believe in no higher power or divinity. Btw, Buddhists dont believe in a God, rather buddhism is a way of life. The Buddha was a real person, not something you read about and decide whether it was real or not.


but they don't have religion because they adamantly believe that there isn't a god.... right. and Theraveda Buddhists believe in a supreme force... technically not a god, but similar.

[Chicken Little]

To be athiest means you belive in nothing, its not considred a religon there for it fits under the catagory of no religion, when most think of religon, they think of a group of people that belive in some type of god, athiest dont belive in such a higher power so we are not considered a religon

Religion: 1 the worship of God or Gods
2 any specific system of belief, worship, etc

Therefore similar to an ideology except focused around religious 'activities'. Calling ones self an Athiest is a specific belief in no religion and therefore by the dictionary meaning is classified as a religion. Because itis a following of peopel who share the same ideals about the same religious issue that there is no religion.

Simply put Religion is based upon Theories and 'facts' and the theory that there is no higher power makes those who call themselves Athiests a Religion.

[Ricdeau]

...then i am no religion :|

[Megatokyo]

...then i am no religion :|
So, thats not a bad thing you know, so dont make it sound like it is :P

[Zelphiel]

So, thats not a bad thing you know, so dont make it sound like it is :P


no it's not. you've gotta do what makes you happy. you could always make up your own religion.

[Chicken Little]

lol im not saying it is a bad thing im mearly point out a point/counterpoint argument for what athesim is by a dictionary definition.

[kuja99]

i have no religion....

[Lancet Jades]

One troubling thing about the world today is that athiests sometimes have better christian morals and values than christians do >_>

[Scorpio Of Avernus]

dud, passion of the christ, who's gonna see it?

[Lancet Jades]

I'm gonna, most likely.

[Zelphiel]

I'll probably watch it just to see what all the fuss is about.

[Scorpio Of Avernus]

theology is one of my top 5 things so i can't wait to see it.

:bandito:

[Nereid]

Atheist. I don't need some higher power to govern my life (the government does enough of that anyway), and for the life of me, I can't understand how some people are so devoted to religious beliefs!
Look at the Bible sometime...it must contradict itself hundreds of times! And yet, Christianity spreads so much...

[Chicken Little]

yes and has been changed and remade and was actually going to say god as both man and woman to be more politically correct in todays society. Luckily though the ignorant masses didnt stoop that far as to send out a message that 'HEY WERE A BUNCHA NOBS WHO ARE GONNA **** ALL OVER THE FAITH SO MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE IN. HOORAH FOR US'

[Ricdeau]

lol. I think its wrong that there are those Jehovas witnesses who try to convert like everyone. Its your religion, and what you believe in. If you truly believe in a god and heaven then its their loss, not yours. They just seem false, trying to push a religion onto people.

[Zelphiel]

that's exactly why I hate missionaries... I like the humanitarian things they do.. bringing food, clothes, etc to people.. but forcing a religion onto someone is wrong.

[Jeff]

I see that a few folks here are blaming bad things that some so called "christians" might do on the so called "God" Well, is it really God's fault that false prophets who say they worship him go off and pull stupid crap? No, it isn't. A religion isn't based on one person's wrongdoings.

Also, I plan on seeing the Passion of Christ, I can't wait, I'm going the first day if I can.

[Zelphiel]

all I said is I think it's wrong to force a religion onto someone. I'm not bad mouthing the whole religion... If you took it as an offense, I'm sorry.

[Scorpio Of Avernus]

i have a thing against all religious people. unless you've had your own experience with god(like he actually came down and talked you you or he made you float or something) then you're stupid for believing. i mean, you can think "hey, maybe there's a higher being" but if the only proof you have is a bull**** 2000 year old book written by sexist friends of a so called messiah(yes, that's christains but i'm also targeting jews and muslims) then there's something wrong with you. not to be mean but think about it. you put all this faith into something that has never been proven to you? if you believe in god that's ok but to devote your life to him or even every sunday morning is rediculous. and mrmans are worse than jehovas witnesses. dont' think i'm yellign at you if you ay you belong to a religion. honestly, there are only a few people who are like what i just said. the rest i'm fine with cause they're either not to into it or they're lying about their faith or something like that.

[Quel Thalas]

i am atheist... and atheism is a religion, as has been said before. The undying belief that there is nothing after we die...it still counts as a religion

[Chaos Theory]

well I am am what they call a satanlist

nah I am a atheist

[Lancet Jades]

I've always found it funnier that a lot of video gamers (especially RPG players) i know are Athiests...

=/

[Scorpio Of Avernus]

stop stereotyping.

just joshing ya.

:bandito

[Lancet Jades]

but stereotyping is what america was founded on!

[Chicken Little]

that and stupidity and inbreeding, dont forget that now.

[Lancet Jades]

Hey!!! That's mean, fly!! You're a meanie!!!!

damn aussie...

[Zelphiel]

lol... that's half true.

oh well... that's the story of most countries anyway...

[Chicken Little]

whaaaaat do you have a problem with being retarded and marrying your cousin? lol

[Scorpio Of Avernus]

hey, that's only in south, mainly arkansas. in jersey(where i'm from, not where i live) that sort of thing is frowned upon. of course in kansas where i do live it seems there has been a lot of inbreeding going on. damn i hate this place. hell, i hate america. can i leave? can i go to somewhere less bigoted, like france. actually, i'd like to go back to new zealand. or maybe my own private island or fjord.

[Zelphiel]

hey, that's only in south, mainly arkansas.


:devilfing

riiiight... I'd be mad if I didn't know you were joking.

[Laggy]

im a christain <_<

[Lancet Jades]

im a christain <_<
Suuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrreeeeeee e ya are...lol

[Laggy]

what the hell does that mean??? i am!!! sh!t you dont think im liein do you...well ****!..no really i am

[Chaos Theory]

lol Lades is just being Lades

no need to get all angy *poom poom* about it

[Lancet Jades]

what the hell does that mean??? i am!!! sh!t you dont think im liein do you...well ****!..no really i am
Lol, calm down laggy. I'm just joking. I'm a Christian too, i guess. Like i've said though, i think i'm more accurately a Deist...

[Laggy]

it was a joke on my part...im a christain but i am cussing about it...it was funny...

[Lancet Jades]

What does cussing haev to do w/ jokin around about christianity?

[Silly Girl]

Dono, but I would assume that, by definition, swearing is "using god's name in vane". Therefore if you swear, you're making fun of religion? Gawed Demmit! Jesus Christ! For the love of god! Nante Koto Da!!!!! ^_^
Forcing religion on people is bad, especially if the religion being shut out is a native religion, those religions are really good, no hidden extras and sub-text and hidden agendas. And they work for anyone! Christianity tells stories told before people knew about dinosaurs (which now brings problems with fact being taught in school because it "contradicts" the bible) and loving eachother, but spiting certain others. But native religions just tell of respecting eachother to build a better community.

[Laggy]

yea kinda..in alot of things said if you cuss when talkin about God or church its a sin...therefore i thought it was funny<_< tho i am a christain.....but you should know me better then to think that would stop me from say $h!t like damn IDK, fuke or um "G-D" (tryin to keep it all nice here but damn i cuss alot<_<)

lmao dont mind me im bored and tierd and just got done with a test that took WAY to damn long...

[Lancet Jades]

Lol, i dont agree very much with the whole "organized" notion of christianity, thats why i consider myself a Deist, which basically means i beleive in God, but i don't beleive in organized religion and stuff. and not only that, but i also don't beleive God interfers with humanity..at all. Maybe a little thing here or there, but that aside, he just sits back and watches

>_>
<_<

[Link]

Johnny had a name for what I am...but I'm one of the people who don't really believe in god, but don't believe there isn't one. :lancy

[Seifer]

Atheist =P

I believe in only myself. It's enough.

[Link]

No, an Athiest does not believe in god, period.

[Zelphiel]

Atheist =P

I believe in only myself. It's enough.


you could also call yourself a humanist.

[nightsavior]

well an atheist can still believe in a higher power ..i mean look at the marvels of science and technology. an agnostic believes in a higher power they just don't claim it to be one thing or the other. my beliefs lean towards paganism and the study of chi and mysticism. since our bodies naturally hold a type of energy signature and we can draw in more life essence from the enviorments around us i don't think physically dying means the end of one's existence. i believe there is a greater energy that causes things to grow,die,and be reborn and we are apart of it.

[Chicken Little]

so dbz and naruto are right...well i'll be damned.

[Kiros]

im atheist...i dont belive in a supreme being...my whole family is

[nightsavior]

lmao..yeah dbz does touch on life and rebirth i guess but only if you collect all the dragon balls! as for atheists i'm cool with them. they tend not to judge others as harshly as religious fanatics...they usaully just live and let live..i can admire that.

[idgaf rpgfan]

Athiest, I believe in science and nature.

[Brant]

~I checked the FAQ and read the rules before joining and I didn't see any limit on old posts, so I'm posting here~

To keep things short, I say I'm agnostic cause that's probably what I'm closest to. I don't believe that there is any way to truely know if there is a God out there or not. I don't have an organized set of beliefs, rather just my own personal views on various subjects.

[Laggy]

bumping threads is fine here.

we want them bumped, lol

just thought i'd come in here and say that >_>

[Zelphiel]

~I checked the FAQ and read the rules before joining and I didn't see any limit on old posts, so I'm posting here~

To keep things short, I say I'm agnostic cause that's probably what I'm closest to. I don't believe that there is any way to truely know if there is a God out there or not. I don't have an organized set of beliefs, rather just my own personal views on various subjects.


oh my god.... someone actually read our rules.

your beliefs are similar to mine Reoxis. I consider myself to be a spiritual person, and I can't deny the possibility of God(s), but there is also the large lack of evidence of that divine existence.

[Rainbow Dash]

I'm a bit of an athiest... but JUST IN CASE there IS a god...

I hate him.

[Midnight]

I'm christian...but dont go to church anymore. And, don't push my beliefs on anyone else..:) And...I read the rules tooo....

[Dionne]

I was raised as a Christian and have been in church all of my life, but the older I get, the more I question my beliefs and such. Religion is something that confuses me a lot. I try not to think about it often, as it makes my brain hurt. >_<

[Ryw]

None. Whatever religion turns out to be right is one I'll go with in the end. :chuckle

[Lancet Jades]

None. Whatever religion turns out to be right is one I'll go with in the end. :chuckle
Too bad by then it'll be too late :P

[Ryw]

Too bad by then it'll be too late :PSays you! I'll make it work. :D

[Kaffee]

Church of Christ.......I think. =/

[Pinkie Pie]

I don't have a religion... I guess I'm somewhere between Athiest and Agnostic... I believe in a higher power... but not a "god" as most people see a god...

[Kal]

I am a mormon or LDS if you guys know what that is....

[Day]

No religion. I got the gangsta way of believing things, and I believe whatever the fuck I want to.

[Kal]

is anyone mormon?

[Pinkie Pie]

I am a mormon or LDS if you guys know what that is....


Latter Day Saints.... My cousin's Mormon. I've heard a bit about their belief system, and I found it pretty interesting.

[Wallie Wildo]

id say im closer to agnostic then anything i really dont know if i think theres a higher power or not and but i do think about it sometimes although i usualy end with the conclusion that im atheist

[Kal]

Latter Day Saints.... My cousin's Mormon. I've heard a bit about their belief system, and I found it pretty interesting.

Cool what religion are you ahiru?

[Pinkie Pie]

I don't have a religion... I guess I'm somewhere between Athiest and Agnostic... I believe in a higher power... but not a "god" as most people see a god...


Said it a few posts ago....

Although my family is Catholic, and so I was raised into that religion, I never finished my confirmation and left the religion.

[Kal]

ok cool.........

[Ryw]

No religion. I got the gangsta way of believing things, and I believe whatever the fuck I want to.Hell yeah, sign me up. :chuckle

[Water_Spirit]

I'm Catholic, but I don't do a lot of what the religion says, I have my own beliefs. And I don't like religion class, it's like if they were trying to sell the Bible to us. (In my school we have that class)

[Miles]

I guess I believe in what I believe in and follow what I follow, which is something out there...A higher power that guides us...I don't really follow anything specific...I just think there's something out there and that it's something I should I trust.

[Kal]

isn't catholic the most dominate church on earth like it has the most members?

[Zelphiel]

I'm really not sure... I know there's been a decline in the Catholic church in the past few decades. As for all religions I'm not sure which denominations in each of them are the largest.

here's this though...

the religions as a whole with estimates of all their members.

the global top 21

Christianity: 2 billion
Islam: 1.3 billion
Hinduism: 900 million
Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist: 850 million
Buddhism: 360 million
Chinese traditional religion: 225 million
Primal-indigenous: 150 million
African Traditional & Diasporic: 95 million
Sikhism: 23 million
Juche: 19 million
Spiritism: 14 million
Judaism: 14 million
Baha'i: 6 million
Jainism: 4 million
Shinto: 4 million
Cao Dai: 3 million
Tenrikyo: 2.4 million
Neo-Paganism: 1 million
Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand
Rastafarianism: 700 thousand
Scientology: 600 thousand


As for me, even though I have a spiritual side, I don't claim any of those groups.

[Kal]

I'd be in the christian group..

[Ryw]

That is not a true list for Gantsaism isn't in it. :chuckle