Religion: What it means to you

Originally Posted by GameInfarcer

Religion has been a blight on humanity since the very beginning, it should've died out long ago. And yes, since you can't disprove anything, I am very remotely open to the existence of a god. Although I'm just as open to the flying spaghetti monster being that god. One of the reasons I'm so "narrow minded" about it, is because people actually believe in it. And there's so many people that do. Around 90% of the people in America believe in god, and I think that's ridiculous.

You obviously have no real concept on why such a thing exists in the first place.
Not to diss on anyone that follows any religion, but more or less it's a method to control and concentrate the actions of the masses.

Religion is necessary despite anything said by anyone. At the very least, it keeps the masses from outright depression, etc. by giving them something to believe in.

You can't just outright say that something that's been around stimulating the growth of the world's population, overall emotional growth, and a basis for a small mainstream intellectual right, should be dissembled immediately. Simply stating such a suggestion is hard evidence that you lack any knowledge of said subject, and also infers that you're likely a teenager, have emotional problems, or are depressed. Any or all of the above is usually true about anyone that makes such an argument.

How ya doing, buddy?

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Biblical correction is attached to following biblical teaching. Until you can obey the book dont pretend to teach from it.

Last I heard this is a message board for discussing things. Saying lack of belief in the book's lessons makes it impossible to understand what they truly convey is an exercise in ignorance. It's possible to be literate and have common sense and not believe in things, and still yet understand them! We call this "intelligence".

Also, obeying a book? Really? I mean, I understand the euphemism, but the way you keep wording things makes them seem so debasing.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by LordsSword

My God is into freedom & equality for everybody. My religion means freedom for all people no matter what their position.

Let's open another can of worms!
How do you feel about gay marriage, and/or homosexuality as a whole?



This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

In either case, it should be a hilarious explanation.

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Originally Posted by Nine Inch Black Dildo

Where is the basis for an atheist or agnostic to serve in their community?

Believe it or not, alot of people that go out and do something for their community aren't actually religious.

The whole point of serving one's community is to help people for the good of the world, not to run back to their imaginary parental figure and say "LOOK WHAT I DID" and grin, expecting some sort of reward like a demented manchild. And yes, the supposition of "eternal salvation" counts toward an expected reward. Nothing you say can deter from the actual selfishness involved.

And the real kicker is that there's no stipulations!
You can get ACTUAL help from atheists without becoming one!

I was speaking idiomatically.