Discussion Religion and Belief

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by haweii, Feb 13, 2016.

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What is your religion/belief?

  1. Agnostic

    43 vote(s)
    35.8%
  2. Atheism

    19 vote(s)
    15.8%
  3. Buddhism

    4 vote(s)
    3.3%
  4. Christianity

    27 vote(s)
    22.5%
  5. Deism

    7 vote(s)
    5.8%
  6. Hinduism

    2 vote(s)
    1.7%
  7. Islam

    20 vote(s)
    16.7%
  8. Judaism

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Others

    18 vote(s)
    15.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Liyus

    Liyus Laksha's Desu~ Cat

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    you are forgetting taoism
     
  2. haweii

    haweii [mad scientist in-training] Fujoshi

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    In a healthy amount: self-confidence
    In a unhealthy amount: narcism a.k.a Xianxia MC syndrome a.k.a BUG (noooo...there is no 'my disciple died again'- reference...maybe a little bit XD)
     
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  3. Kiroxsu

    Kiroxsu Active Member

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    I chose Christian but religion doesn't really matter for me. I just love and live for Christ. And this is a personal relationship, not a religion.
     
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  4. Kaizoku_kc

    Kaizoku_kc Well-Known Member

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    before i just took atheist stance and never bothered about confronting my sister (cousin) and best friend (not presently but not due to his religious stance) but when u start conversing in that direction they just cant see from left to right. their illogical view, thinking, etc. Which pisses the hell out of me.


    Well F**k this shit. all of this doesnt matter
     
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  5. maskedcerf

    maskedcerf DCLXVI

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    Oh well thats narcism i think XD
    But well as long as i am happy ^^
     
  6. Stormingtiger101

    Stormingtiger101 Procrastinator ○

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    a·the·ism
    ˈāTHēˌizəm/
    noun
    noun: atheism
    1. disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.
      synonyms: nonbelief, disbelief, unbelief, irreligion,skepticism, doubt, agnosticism;
      nihilism
    Not Rejection, just nonbelief. :)
     
  7. TypeFantasyHeart

    TypeFantasyHeart Well-Known Member

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    MMmmmmm.... let me just say that gods exist for the sole porpuse so i can reincarnate XD
     
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  8. ascheritt17

    ascheritt17 Active Member

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    first time to participate in forum lol. i think i fall in agnostic. As far as i am concern (in case of our country), the 3 best way to earn money extremely fast is, 1. Drug Lord, 2.Underground Gambling Lord, and 3. Praise the Lord. Lol. Yes seriously,.
     
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  9. Poor_Hero

    Poor_Hero your hope is crushed under the flag of "REALITY"

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    truck-sama exists just for you, buddy ^_^¦¦¦
     
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  10. Liyus

    Liyus Laksha's Desu~ Cat

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    from which sick country are you?
     
  11. CDLevit

    CDLevit Aspiring water; spark of cynicism; Em&es explorer.

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    Are these friends immigrants, coming from a country where, for example, the muslim belief is the 'big' religion?

    Cuba? Mexic? What country?

    Maybe agnostic+deism. Maybe.
     
  12. Shio

    Shio Moderator Staff Member

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    I'm a mix of agnostic and buddhism, since Sidaharta Gautama himself never say anything regarding the existence of god.
     
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  13. Kaizoku_kc

    Kaizoku_kc Well-Known Member

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    thank you for correcting me i guess(y)
     
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  14. Satan

    Satan Yes

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    Where muh satanism! I'm so triggered right now!
    triggered.jpg
     
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  15. Kaizoku_kc

    Kaizoku_kc Well-Known Member

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    right gautam never said anything regarding the existence of god and rather than a religion Buddhism is more of a philosophy or a way of life
     
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    ascheritt17 Active Member

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    from the religious country philippines. seriously, religion (tax-free organization )here is in demand that it will even become a family business hahahaha
     
  17. Katsurandom

    Katsurandom [The One That Does Nothing][Villager C]

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    WHERE IS THE HARUHISM!?!?!?!?
     
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  18. Arcturus

    Arcturus Cat, Hidden Sith Lord

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    I'm Catholic, and a reasonably devout one, but also simultaneously not as devout. It's strange and if I had to actually categorize myself according to my principles, I'd probably be some sort of deist. I believe there are things that the Bible and the Catholic religion do that are beneficial for the overall benefit of man. However, there are principles espoused by the same religion that I do not agree with and I choose not to adhere to them. In fact, I am extremely distrustful of institutional authority in general, despite my acceptance of the necessity of such. My morality and ethics have also not come strictly from Catholic dogma or even majorly from its tenets and instead have developed almost entirely of my opinions from studying classical works, talking to people, or just making decisions on my own of who I want to be. I guess the main reason I'm Catholic is because it allows me to have a communal structure within which I can have a spiritual life, while simultaneously constantly questioning myself. I prefer to have some sort of basis by which I can consider my own opinions and actions, so I can properly judge myself by examining the opinions and actions of others.

    Caveat to my opinion above: I believe that religious institutions as a whole though are beneficial to man (at least from an overall utilitarian perspective) and that religions should serve to provide a common community and bring people together. Extremists do exist, as do extremist sects of religions, as do extremist beliefs espoused by religions as a whole. But so do extremists in all sorts of secular organizations. I'd rather an organization created with the ideal of doing good, than an organization with the ideal of amorality.
     
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  19. NeaxD

    NeaxD Well-Known Member

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    I am okay with religion. Just not okay with religious organizations. The relationship between humans and god I can get and understand that to a level. I do not really care about religion and all that jazz but I dislike the organizations that come out of it like the church.
    edit: my engrish making shit plural w/o reason atm
     
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  20. Parth37955

    Parth37955 [Unavailable, go away] Staff Member

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    Raised Hindu. Am an atheist. Hmm, religion cause too much trouble. My life doesn't feel empty without belief. I prefer not allowing a "higher power" to direct me or the believe it does.
     
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