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Post by Crouton on May 18, 2014 3:19:00 GMT -6
And let the forum census continue!
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Post by Firiath on May 18, 2014 4:53:50 GMT -6
I consider myself an agnostic, and a pragmatic one. I think that no matter whether there is a God or not, he/she/it (or they!) doesn't (don't) have any impact or influence on my life, and therefore I'd consider it a waste of time/energy (for me, personally!) to pursue the question whether there is one or whether there isn't.
However, I do understand that many people draw their energy from their faith, and I absolutely accept that. I think you guys know that.
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Post by Taliesin on May 18, 2014 6:48:28 GMT -6
I have no idea what I even believe any more. I was raised in a secular household, researched a lot of religions in college before becoming a Christian, and then gradually drifted away from that about 5 or 6 years ago. I did consider being an atheist for a time, but soon realised I'd make a lousy one. You see, I'm open to the idea of the supernatural, and even of there being a god or gods. I feel however that there's far too much conflicting information out there for me to be able to make any kind of coherent decision about it right now. (I was pretty burned by the Christian culture.)
So, yeah, I guess I'd prefer to think of myself as being a spiritual seeker of sorts. I'm happy to believe in anything as long as it's not a cult, an organised religion, and it makes intellectual and emotional sense.
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Post by Shogun on May 18, 2014 10:09:56 GMT -6
An atheist can be open to the supernatural, it's really just a belief about the existence of a deity. I get a lot of flak for this thought from some other atheists, but there are plenty of new agey people who identify as atheists while also practicing things like ritual and natural magicks.
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Post by Liv the Librarian on May 18, 2014 10:10:35 GMT -6
My religion isn't listed ;_;
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Post by Firiath on May 18, 2014 11:40:58 GMT -6
You're an 'other'. DUN DUN. D:
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Post by Liv the Librarian on May 18, 2014 16:45:29 GMT -6
No, I refuse!
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Post by Crouton on May 18, 2014 17:29:32 GMT -6
My religion isn't listed ;_; Haha, that's why I did an other category. There's millions of religions, if I listed them all it would be the world's longest poll. |
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Post by Midnattblod on May 19, 2014 2:01:08 GMT -6
I follow the Norse beliefs (to an extent). so heathen for me. I've never really done too much with it but as a whole their views on everything feels like it's better then Christianity (no offense intended to anyone).
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Post by Liv the Librarian on May 19, 2014 10:31:08 GMT -6
Haha, Mid, you're not a heathen! That'd make me a heathen, and I'm definitely not one of those.
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Post by Midnattblod on May 19, 2014 11:09:12 GMT -6
that's the actual term used for paganism. it's just the Christian Church turned it into a slander (again no offense intended).
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Post by Liv the Librarian on May 19, 2014 12:01:02 GMT -6
"Paganism" is actually a synonym for "heathen" and just as offensive.
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Post by Shogun on May 19, 2014 15:42:52 GMT -6
It's really only offensive if you're reserving some yahweh worship. Otherwise, take the word back!
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Post by foinikas on May 20, 2014 13:42:30 GMT -6
Why is Catholic seperate from Christianity? I'm Greek Orthodox Attachments:
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Post by Liv the Librarian on May 20, 2014 14:07:43 GMT -6
Why is Catholic seperate from Christianity? I'm Greek Orthodox Because there is a very big distinction between Catholicism and mainstream/Protestant Christianity. Just like how there is a huge difference between Protestantism and Greek Orthodoxy. |
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