What Religion do you belong to?

Apr 17, 2007, 05:06

Just wondering on the diversity of religion in this forum.
Please, make no comments as to other peoples religions, although you are allowed to explain your view on your own.

I would like for this to be a friendly topic, not one interupted by people who hate another's beliefs, and is just so I (or you) may see the diversity of the forum's religions.

Thank you for taking the time to vote.

Joe

I am a wiccan.

**Pachipro** · Apr 17, 2007, 05:33

There should've been a box for "None", so I checked "Other".

Although I was raised in the Catholic religion, I have not practiced it for for more than 35 years. Over the years, with all the wars over religion and such, along with alot of research, I have come to the conclusion that religion is just a way for the few to control the masses. Thus all the killings and persecution that goes on to this day. Religious wars have been going on since the beginning of mankind and I'm afraid they will never end until we end up destroying one another - Again!

One says their god is the real god and all others are false gods when the truth is no one actually knows for sure other than a few books written by mortal men. And in all of them killing is against the laws of a particular religion. If that is so, then why all the killing in the name of their god when it is specifically forbidden? Doen't make any sense to me at all.

Does that mean I don't believe in an omnipotent being or energy force somewhere out there that created this vast wonderful universe of ours and all it's life forms? No. I do. I just don't believe in what "they" are telling us.

Therefore, I prefer to believe in my own way. I guess you could say I am more of a spiritual person than a religious one.

Sarapva · Apr 17, 2007, 09:25

I agree with a lot of what you said, Pachipro. I checked "Christianity", but I believe a lot of things in eastern religions like karma and reincarnation. I also think a lot of killing is done in the name of religions when, as in Christianity, the opposite is taught: "Love your neighbor as yourself", "Turn the other cheek", "Forgive a person seven times seven", etc. If Christians really believed in what Christianity stands for, none of us could kill another human being, even in war.

justin · Apr 17, 2007, 12:56

I'm agnostic, but I follow the teachings of Buddhism and Christianity

Apr 17, 2007, 16:31

Sorry, I forgot to put none. Dutch_Baka put one in for me. Say thank you to the nice Dutch Baka!

**Pachipro** · Apr 17, 2007, 23:52

Thank you nice Dutch Baka!

sabro · Apr 18, 2007, 02:43

I'm one of those Jesus Freaks- Evangelical Christian... 100%

Arlet · Apr 18, 2007, 03:13

None,
i dont believe in any religion...
I believe myself

Thats my religion!

Kirie_Maiden · Apr 18, 2007, 05:08

I picked other. I'm a non-christian spiritualist... making me even more satanic in the eyes of a christian EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT. lol.

Faustianideals · Apr 18, 2007, 05:24

I am also very narcissistic. <3

Kirie_Maiden · Apr 18, 2007, 05:27

Is that technically a religion? lol.

Faustianideals · Apr 18, 2007, 05:28

It can be one if I want it to be.

Worship Thor! I am your new saviour.

Kirie_Maiden · Apr 18, 2007, 05:29

Ok. I am a follower of Thorism. That should be on the list.

Faustianideals · Apr 18, 2007, 05:48

It should be! Would the proper authorities put Thorism up on the poll choices?

Heil Thor!

maushan3 · Apr 18, 2007, 14:16

Originally Posted by dark_secrester

I would like for this to be a friendly topic, not one interupted by people who hate another's beliefs, and is just so I (or you) may see the diversity of the forum's religions.

Oh, one of three conversation topics one should avoid:
1. Religion
2. Politics
3. Sports

This was taught to me by my dad. I find religion to be one topic I wouldn't like to discuss since I myself do not know many things about it, I'm not really religious, just raised a Catholic, and it separates many people due to the fragility of the subject.

I find sports really cool to talk about, don't know why my father doesn't like to talk about this.

I don't really care about politics much, bores me and I, in a way, don't like the corrupt system that is so close to politics... makes me wanna hurl.

Mauricio

sabro · Apr 18, 2007, 15:51

I love to talk about religion and politics... Sports I don't know enough about to say a lot.

**Mars Man** · Apr 18, 2007, 16:53

This is a nice poll, and seems fairly well balanced and easy to answer to.

I voted in as being in the 'other' group. The religion which I'd like to contend to belong too (that is, I am making it a 'religion') is that of known and knowable nature. By that I hold that there is a grey zone, if you will, within the understanding of just what nature is, so nothing is totally absolute--though some tenets most certainly are.

The method that I adhere to, for the greater part, in gaining knowledge of nature, is that of the scientific method. Again, looking at the purest and most objective operation of that method--all the while allowing for an unescapeable degree of subjectivity. (whatever that degree may be for a given element; as it also is not fixed) I have a general faith in my senses and power of observation, but make an effort to continually question and test what I cognize.

I would have to say that I could be labelled 'non-theistic agnostic' though I'm not quite sure it that'd be termed a religion quite as readily as what I hope I have described well enough above.

I look forward to hearing from other JREF members too !!

Apr 18, 2007, 17:16

I find talking about religion is useful to understand other people, and in that way youcan avoid saying or doing something that might offend them.

Sorry, thor isn't being added, it can class as other though.

Good posts so far!
Thanks
Joe

Anchyyy · Apr 18, 2007, 19:02

I'm an atheist.

(message to short >.<)

Kinsao · Apr 18, 2007, 21:26

I'm a Catholic.
(lengthening message..........................!)

**Mycernius** · Apr 18, 2007, 23:54

Atheist.
We used to have a similar poll once, but it was moved to Eupedia when the forum split.

Liquid Fantasy · Apr 19, 2007, 13:53

I'm a Catholic....

*message too short*

XD

Apr 19, 2007, 17:55

This is getting good!

Please everyone, vote here!

moffeltoff · Apr 23, 2007, 04:51

Iｴm Protestant and quite happy about it.
But I must say I donｴt go to church regulary.

Flanker · Apr 23, 2007, 13:09

I would say that I am a pantheist, I.E. Nature is my god.

View Poll Results: What religion do you belong to?
Buddhism	3	3.66%
Christianity	21	25.61%
Shintoism	2	2.44%
Judaism	3	3.66%
Islam	6	7.32%
Wiccanism (I find this seperate to Paganism)	2	2.44%
Paganism	1	1.22%
Satanism	2	2.44%
Hinduism	0	0%
Other (Please state in your post)	14	17.07%
None	28	34.15%
Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll

Apr 17, 2007, 05:06	#1
dark_secrester Guest Posts: n/a	What Religion do you belong to? Just wondering on the diversity of religion in this forum. Please, make no comments as to other peoples religions, although you are allowed to explain your view on your own. I would like for this to be a friendly topic, not one interupted by people who hate another's beliefs, and is just so I (or you) may see the diversity of the forum's religions. Thank you for taking the time to vote. Joe I am a wiccan.

Apr 17, 2007, 05:33	#2
Pachipro JREF Resident Alien Join Date: Jan 19, 2005 Location: Goodlettsville, Tennessee Age: 54 Posts: 1,630 Blog Entries: 3	There should've been a box for "None", so I checked "Other". Although I was raised in the Catholic religion, I have not practiced it for for more than 35 years. Over the years, with all the wars over religion and such, along with alot of research, I have come to the conclusion that religion is just a way for the few to control the masses. Thus all the killings and persecution that goes on to this day. Religious wars have been going on since the beginning of mankind and I'm afraid they will never end until we end up destroying one another - Again! One says their god is the real god and all others are false gods when the truth is no one actually knows for sure other than a few books written by mortal men. And in all of them killing is against the laws of a particular religion. If that is so, then why all the killing in the name of their god when it is specifically forbidden? Doen't make any sense to me at all. Does that mean I don't believe in an omnipotent being or energy force somewhere out there that created this vast wonderful universe of ours and all it's life forms? No. I do. I just don't believe in what "they" are telling us. Therefore, I prefer to believe in my own way. I guess you could say I am more of a spiritual person than a religious one. __________________ Do What You Love And You'll Never Work Another Day In Your Life! KIVA: Give a Hand Up Instead of a Handout

Apr 17, 2007, 12:56	#4
justin The new cool Join Date: Aug 31, 2003 Location: Spokane Age: 27 Posts: 445	I'm agnostic, but I follow the teachings of Buddhism and Christianity __________________

Apr 18, 2007, 02:43	#7
sabro Regular Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: Near Lake Arrowhead, CA Age: 45 Posts: 1,536	I'm one of those Jesus Freaks- Evangelical Christian... 100% __________________ "Nolo Cuspis Causa Me."

Apr 17, 2007, 09:25	#3
Sarapva Midnight and Snowflake Join Date: Feb 25, 2007 Location: Virginia Age: 47 Posts: 611	I agree with a lot of what you said, Pachipro. I checked "Christianity", but I believe a lot of things in eastern religions like karma and reincarnation. I also think a lot of killing is done in the name of religions when, as in Christianity, the opposite is taught: "Love your neighbor as yourself", "Turn the other cheek", "Forgive a person seven times seven", etc. If Christians really believed in what Christianity stands for, none of us could kill another human being, even in war.

Apr 17, 2007, 16:31	#5
dark_secrester Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry, I forgot to put none. Dutch_Baka put one in for me. Say thank you to the nice Dutch Baka!

Apr 17, 2007, 23:52	#6
Pachipro JREF Resident Alien Join Date: Jan 19, 2005 Location: Goodlettsville, Tennessee Age: 54 Posts: 1,630 Blog Entries: 3	Thank you nice Dutch Baka!

Apr 18, 2007, 03:13	#8
Arlet Tell me, Tell me ~! Join Date: Mar 7, 2007 Location: Everywhere Age: 18 Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 9	None, i dont believe in any religion... I believe myself Thats my religion! __________________ Siwon Sarangheayo~!<3

Apr 18, 2007, 05:08	#9
Kirie_Maiden Rope Shrine Maiden Join Date: Mar 5, 2007 Location: England Age: 20 Posts: 638 Blog Entries: 1	I picked other. I'm a non-christian spiritualist... making me even more satanic in the eyes of a christian EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT. lol. __________________

Apr 18, 2007, 05:24	#10
Faustianideals Comfortably Ignorant Join Date: Jul 15, 2004 Location: Illinois, USA Age: 21 Posts: 762	I am also very narcissistic. <3

Apr 18, 2007, 05:27	#11
Kirie_Maiden Rope Shrine Maiden Join Date: Mar 5, 2007 Location: England Age: 20 Posts: 638 Blog Entries: 1	Is that technically a religion? lol.

Apr 18, 2007, 05:28	#12
Faustianideals Comfortably Ignorant Join Date: Jul 15, 2004 Location: Illinois, USA Age: 21 Posts: 762	It can be one if I want it to be. Worship Thor! I am your new saviour.

Apr 18, 2007, 05:29	#13
Kirie_Maiden Rope Shrine Maiden Join Date: Mar 5, 2007 Location: England Age: 20 Posts: 638 Blog Entries: 1	Ok. I am a follower of Thorism. That should be on the list.

Apr 18, 2007, 05:48	#14
Faustianideals Comfortably Ignorant Join Date: Jul 15, 2004 Location: Illinois, USA Age: 21 Posts: 762	It should be! Would the proper authorities put Thorism up on the poll choices? Heil Thor!

Apr 18, 2007, 14:16	#15
maushan3 Back home Join Date: Feb 1, 2007 Location: Monterrey Age: 19 Posts: 539	Originally Posted by dark_secrester I would like for this to be a friendly topic, not one interupted by people who hate another's beliefs, and is just so I (or you) may see the diversity of the forum's religions. Oh, one of three conversation topics one should avoid: 1. Religion 2. Politics 3. Sports This was taught to me by my dad. I find religion to be one topic I wouldn't like to discuss since I myself do not know many things about it, I'm not really religious, just raised a Catholic, and it separates many people due to the fragility of the subject. I find sports really cool to talk about, don't know why my father doesn't like to talk about this. I don't really care about politics much, bores me and I, in a way, don't like the corrupt system that is so close to politics... makes me wanna hurl. Mauricio

Apr 18, 2007, 15:51	#16
sabro Regular Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: Near Lake Arrowhead, CA Age: 45 Posts: 1,536	I love to talk about religion and politics... Sports I don't know enough about to say a lot.

Apr 18, 2007, 16:53	#17
Mars Man Kami-sama Join Date: Jul 28, 2005 Posts: 4,292 Blog Entries: 1	This is a nice poll, and seems fairly well balanced and easy to answer to. I voted in as being in the 'other' group. The religion which I'd like to contend to belong too (that is, I am making it a 'religion') is that of known and knowable nature. By that I hold that there is a grey zone, if you will, within the understanding of just what nature is, so nothing is totally absolute--though some tenets most certainly are. The method that I adhere to, for the greater part, in gaining knowledge of nature, is that of the scientific method. Again, looking at the purest and most objective operation of that method--all the while allowing for an unescapeable degree of subjectivity. (whatever that degree may be for a given element; as it also is not fixed) I have a general faith in my senses and power of observation, but make an effort to continually question and test what I cognize. I would have to say that I could be labelled 'non-theistic agnostic' though I'm not quite sure it that'd be termed a religion quite as readily as what I hope I have described well enough above. I look forward to hearing from other JREF members too !!

Apr 18, 2007, 17:16	#18
dark_secrester Guest Posts: n/a	I find talking about religion is useful to understand other people, and in that way youcan avoid saying or doing something that might offend them. Sorry, thor isn't being added, it can class as other though. Good posts so far! Thanks Joe

Apr 18, 2007, 19:02	#19
Anchyyy Dreadlock Join Date: May 22, 2005 Location: Maribor Age: 19 Posts: 3,277	I'm an atheist. (message to short >.<) __________________ www.freeupload.eu

Apr 18, 2007, 21:26	#20
Kinsao Horizon Rider Join Date: May 8, 2005 Location: England Age: 30 Posts: 7,419	I'm a Catholic. (lengthening message..........................!) __________________ K to the core

Apr 18, 2007, 23:54	#21
Mycernius The Hairy Wookie Join Date: Feb 4, 2005 Location: Hometown of George Eliot Age: 39 Posts: 3,228 Blog Entries: 2	Atheist. We used to have a similar poll once, but it was moved to Eupedia when the forum split. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe... Remember the Siruis Cybernetic Corportations motto: Share and Enjoy

Apr 19, 2007, 13:53	#22
Liquid Fantasy Regular Member Join Date: Apr 13, 2007 Posts: 575	I'm a Catholic.... message too short XD

Apr 19, 2007, 17:55	#23
dark_secrester Guest Posts: n/a	This is getting good! Please everyone, vote here!

Apr 23, 2007, 04:51	#24
moffeltoff Azzuro Join Date: Jan 13, 2006 Location: near Frankfurt Posts: 323	Iｴm Protestant and quite happy about it. But I must say I donｴt go to church regulary. __________________ Kommunism is like Carneval in Cologne everyone is drunk an no one works...

Apr 23, 2007, 13:09	#25
Flanker Scrapped. Join Date: Apr 15, 2006 Age: 20 Posts: 20	I would say that I am a pantheist, I.E. Nature is my god. Last edited by Flanker; Apr 24, 2007 at 11:00.

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