10 pages. Wow, new record. I thought this would blow up in 2. I guess it started on page 6, but it took its time to actually explode.

I guess you could all discuss with each other where this thread goes now that it's locked? So long as you don't argue over something that isn't even related to the thread at all, I'm fine with whatever ya do.

SilverKytten

ChronalgaYou're not understanding what I'm trying to say because you can't see things like I can... I don't feel like arguing about this any more. Let's just stick with "Post yer religion", not argue on miniscule details.

No, hun, you have no idea what I understand. I understand perfectly where you're talking about - But it's not true. You can't just compare tiny parts of two things and call them the same. It doesn't work that way. If it did, fire would be lava because it burns things. (And vice versa)

This isn't just a "minuscule" detail. It's something that a lot of people misinterpret, because they're taught wrong - And it's REALLY annoying. Religion is religion. Lack of religion is not. They're two totally different things, they just happen to be related because without one the other wouldn't exist.

You've said you're not a Christian. Therefore, it's impossible for you to see it the way I see it, unless you're a Christian. They're not tiny parts, they're the defining parts.

It's miniscule and irrelevant because it's not related to the topic, and the OP specifically said "Not meant to be any sort of argument". We're both losing respect over this. Just stop. It's all a matter of perspective. You view it from one side, and I view it from another.

Christian! Go Jesus

I'm an atheist because when there's religion there's violence.

rastafarian ... jah!

ChronalgaYou're not understanding what I'm trying to say because you can't see things like I can... I don't feel like arguing about this any more. Let's just stick with "Post yer religion", not argue on miniscule details.

No, hun, you have no idea what I understand. I understand perfectly where you're talking about - But it's not true. You can't just compare tiny parts of two things and call them the same. It doesn't work that way. If it did, fire would be lava because it burns things. (And vice versa)

This isn't just a "minuscule" detail. It's something that a lot of people misinterpret, because they're taught wrong - And it's REALLY annoying. Religion is religion. Lack of religion is not. They're two totally different things, they just happen to be related because without one the other wouldn't exist.

Pastafarian and proud.

Catholic: Summertime

Although I am not a giant believer in God.

christian.

SilverKytten

ChronalgaAtheism is a "[very loosely] organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to the supernatural, and to spirituality," because, by rejecting the beliefs, cultural systems, etc. of all the other religions, you therefore adopt the leftover beliefs, cultural systems, etc., which have been shunned by all other religions. Saying that there is no god is a belief. You believe that to be true. Ignorance of other religions is a part of the atheistic cultural system. Saying that there is no spirituality still relates to spirituality. I can go on and on.

Preachy version: Atheism believes that there is no one god who rules everything. Well, something has to rule your life. In atheism, that thing is you. Because you rule your own life, you control your own actions, and you do what you want to do, and what you think is right, you are the god of your own life. In almost all other religions, something or someone else of greater power is influencing your choices. In atheism, the world you live in influences you. Therefore, atheism is almost a kind of paradox.

I do agree with your last paragraph, though. Except for the word useless. Nothing is useless.

Also, I'm not trying to argue about how my religion is better. I just want to make it clear what atheism actually is. If it wasn't a religion, why would it be discussed here?

Yes, Atheism defines a belief - But that belief is not spiritual or supernatural. And no, just because you believe that you rule your self doesn't mean it's religious - Religion doesn't mean that someone or something rules over you - And believing that something or someone rules over you doesn't mean you're religious. Hitler ruled over many people - Would you consider Nazism a religion?


And also - Being related to, or pertaining to, a religious conversation doesn't mean something is religious. Like I said - Atheism was a word made up to define yourself as NOT being religious, just as Christianity was made up to define believing in that religion.

You're not understanding what I'm trying to say because you can't see things like I can... I don't feel like arguing about this any more. Let's just stick with "Post yer religion", not argue on miniscule details.

Sythe5665I want to see how many religious people play minecraft, if you are not religious just say that you are an Atheist. Well, I am a Christian.

Christian: 5
Atheist: 1
Jewish: 1
Hindu: 1

Y not make a poll?

Used to be Baptist Christian. Now I'm kinda an agnostic. xP

I'm not religious. I'm agnostic.

ChronalgaAtheism is a "[very loosely] organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to the supernatural, and to spirituality," because, by rejecting the beliefs, cultural systems, etc. of all the other religions, you therefore adopt the leftover beliefs, cultural systems, etc., which have been shunned by all other religions. Saying that there is no god is a belief. You believe that to be true. Ignorance of other religions is a part of the atheistic cultural system. Saying that there is no spirituality still relates to spirituality. I can go on and on.

Preachy version: Atheism believes that there is no one god who rules everything. Well, something has to rule your life. In atheism, that thing is you. Because you rule your own life, you control your own actions, and you do what you want to do, and what you think is right, you are the god of your own life. In almost all other religions, something or someone else of greater power is influencing your choices. In atheism, the world you live in influences you. Therefore, atheism is almost a kind of paradox.

I do agree with your last paragraph, though. Except for the word useless. Nothing is useless.

Also, I'm not trying to argue about how my religion is better. I just want to make it clear what atheism actually is. If it wasn't a religion, why would it be discussed here?

Yes, Atheism defines a belief - But that belief is not spiritual or supernatural. And no, just because you believe that you rule your self doesn't mean it's religious - Religion doesn't mean that someone or something rules over you - And believing that something or someone rules over you doesn't mean you're religious. Hitler ruled over many people - Would you consider Nazism a religion?


And also - Being related to, or pertaining to, a religious conversation doesn't mean something is religious. Like I said - Atheism was a word made up to define yourself as NOT being religious, just as Christianity was made up to define believing in that religion.

Atheist (Like someone else said , this does not mean i am an evil bitter satanist, as i don't believe in any supernatural being (Which would be satan)


`Oceoano

Christian-Methodist

Jedi

I guess I spoke too soon. Oh well.

Guys, this isn't a thread for debating the injustices done in the name of religion (because that has happened, and we all know it). Please, just state yer religion and leave it at that.

Chronalga

SilverKytten

shota_jellybeanNo religion:1

F RELIGIONS, THEY CAUSE WARS!!!!

ChronalgaDon't mean to flame, but no religion is still a religion. It's called atheism.

YaminiaAtheism is not a religion.

ChronalgaAnything relating to a god or gods is a religion. Atheism, the belief that there is no god (or, in some cases, that you are the god), still relates to a god or gods, therefore it's a religion.

Nothing is still something. It's seven letters.

No.

"Religion is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to the supernatural, and to spirituality."

Atheism is as much of a religion as health is a disease.

Atheism was a word created to have a word to say that you are not religious - Without actually saying it. Many people would think that's stupid - But it's the same as calling Christianity Christianity. It's a word to say that you believe in one god, and the morals he defines as good.

Also - Religions don't create wars. People who don't respect another's religion (Or lack thereof) start wars. People who are ignorant start wars. People who are cruel, useless, husks of man-meat start wars.

I did not want a technical debate today, but whatever. Sure, I summarized the definition of religion. Nothing is still something. Atheism is still a religion. I can go two ways with this:

Technical version: Atheism is a "[very loosely] organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to the supernatural, and to spirituality," because, by rejecting the beliefs, cultural systems, etc. of all the other religions, you therefore adopt the leftover beliefs, cultural systems, etc., which have been shunned by all other religions. Saying that there is no god is a belief. You believe that to be true. Ignorance of other religions is a part of the atheistic cultural system. Saying that there is no spirituality still relates to spirituality. I can go on and on.

Preachy version: Atheism believes that there is no one god who rules everything. Well, something has to rule your life. In atheism, that thing is you. Because you rule your own life, you control your own actions, and you do what you want to do, and what you think is right, you are the god of your own life. In almost all other religions, something or someone else of greater power is influencing your choices. In atheism, the world you live in influences you. Therefore, atheism is almost a kind of paradox.

I do agree with your last paragraph, though. Except for the word useless. Nothing is useless.

Also, I'm not trying to argue about how my religion is better. I just want to make it clear what atheism actually is. If it wasn't a religion, why would it be discussed here?

COOPERx223xHmm, I'm quite impressed that this hasn't blown up into a religious debate. Glad to know there are people out there who can simply state their religion and not have to dog on others about theirs.
Also, +1 to Christian.

You were saying?

Chronalga

SilverKytten

shota_jellybeanNo religion:1

F RELIGIONS, THEY CAUSE WARS!!!!

ChronalgaDon't mean to flame, but no religion is still a religion. It's called atheism.

YaminiaAtheism is not a religion.

ChronalgaAnything relating to a god or gods is a religion. Atheism, the belief that there is no god (or, in some cases, that you are the god), still relates to a god or gods, therefore it's a religion.

Nothing is still something. It's seven letters.

No.

"Religion is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to the supernatural, and to spirituality."

Atheism is as much of a religion as health is a disease.

Atheism was a word created to have a word to say that you are not religious - Without actually saying it. Many people would think that's stupid - But it's the same as calling Christianity Christianity. It's a word to say that you believe in one god, and the morals he defines as good.

Also - Religions don't create wars. People who don't respect another's religion (Or lack thereof) start wars. People who are ignorant start wars. People who are cruel, useless, husks of man-meat start wars.

I did not want a technical debate today, but whatever. Sure, I summarized the definition of religion. Nothing is still something. Atheism is still a religion. I can go two ways with this:

Technical version: Atheism is a "[very loosely] organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to the supernatural, and to spirituality," because, by rejecting the beliefs, cultural systems, etc. of all the other religions, you therefore adopt the leftover beliefs, cultural systems, etc., which have been shunned by all other religions. Saying that there is no god is a belief. You believe that to be true. Ignorance of other religions is a part of the atheistic cultural system. Saying that there is no spirituality still relates to spirituality. I can go on and on.

Preachy version: Atheism believes that there is no one god who rules everything. Well, something has to rule your life. In atheism, that thing is you. Because you rule your own life, you control your own actions, and you do what you want to do, and what you think is right, you are the god of your own life. In almost all other religions, something or someone else of greater power is influencing your choices. In atheism, the world you live in influences you. Therefore, atheism is almost a kind of paradox.

I do agree with your last paragraph, though. Except for the word useless. Nothing is useless.

Also, I'm not trying to argue about how my religion is better. I just want to make it clear what atheism actually is. If it wasn't a religion, why would it be discussed here?

I am the God of my own life?
*School explodes*
Aww hell yeah

SilverKytten

shota_jellybeanNo religion:1

F RELIGIONS, THEY CAUSE WARS!!!!

ChronalgaDon't mean to flame, but no religion is still a religion. It's called atheism.

YaminiaAtheism is not a religion.

ChronalgaAnything relating to a god or gods is a religion. Atheism, the belief that there is no god (or, in some cases, that you are the god), still relates to a god or gods, therefore it's a religion.

Nothing is still something. It's seven letters.

No.

"Religion is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to the supernatural, and to spirituality."

Atheism is as much of a religion as health is a disease.

Atheism was a word created to have a word to say that you are not religious - Without actually saying it. Many people would think that's stupid - But it's the same as calling Christianity Christianity. It's a word to say that you believe in one god, and the morals he defines as good.

Also - Religions don't create wars. People who don't respect another's religion (Or lack thereof) start wars. People who are ignorant start wars. People who are cruel, useless, husks of man-meat start wars.

I did not want a technical debate today, but whatever. Sure, I summarized the definition of religion. Nothing is still something. Atheism is still a religion. I can go two ways with this:

Technical version: Atheism is a "[very loosely] organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to the supernatural, and to spirituality," because, by rejecting the beliefs, cultural systems, etc. of all the other religions, you therefore adopt the leftover beliefs, cultural systems, etc., which have been shunned by all other religions. Saying that there is no god is a belief. You believe that to be true. Ignorance of other religions is a part of the atheistic cultural system. Saying that there is no spirituality still relates to spirituality. I can go on and on.

Preachy version: Atheism believes that there is no one god who rules everything. Well, something has to rule your life. In atheism, that thing is you. Because you rule your own life, you control your own actions, and you do what you want to do, and what you think is right, you are the god of your own life. In almost all other religions, something or someone else of greater power is influencing your choices. In atheism, the world you live in influences you. Therefore, atheism is almost a kind of paradox.

I do agree with your last paragraph, though. Except for the word useless. Nothing is useless.

Also, I'm not trying to argue about how my religion is better. I just want to make it clear what atheism actually is. If it wasn't a religion, why would it be discussed here?

Hmm, I'm quite impressed that this hasn't blown up into a religious debate. Glad to know there are people out there who can simply state their religion and not have to dog on others about theirs.

Also, +1 to Christian.

Christian

I am one of the saucy followers of His noodliness. In the afterlife we shall sail with divine pirates and admire the great flying spaghetti monster in His domain.

This is actually a religion by the way:
http://www.venganza.org/

I believe in the force

Atheist

+1

i am a minecrafter
i believe in mojang

jacobthekolstad

H-MAN_25

jacobthekolstadMe and my family belive in our own god.. Weird..

Really? What God do you believe in?

We belive ourselves.

So you believe you are Gods...

Jedi Knight
Yes it is a really religion

Yeah guys, after seeing someone else point this out I have to stress:

Religions do not cause wars.
Muslims are actually peaceful, and that's what their religion tells them to be.
The people who you call 'terrorists' are unfortunate people who have been taught a warped version of their religion, and actually, if you know Islam well, you would also know that terrorist attacks are considered a sin. Terrorists would go to Jahannam [the Muslim hell].
Those who say religions cause wars are about as arrogant as the terrorists who kill others in an attempt to get into Jannah.

H-MAN_25

jacobthekolstadMe and my family belive in our own god.. Weird..

Really? What God do you believe in?

We belive ourselves.

Jehovah witness

I hold my own beliefs. similar to Southern Baptist

Christian! <3

Roman Catholic

I don't know.. I'm not an atheist because i believe that something or someone out there somewhere did something to make this thing work.. I'm also thinking of partly adopting buddism, since it's an awesome religion
Also, why does every atheist say "don't hate please" or something along those lines? why would people hate on atheists?

Atheist

Me and my family belive in our own god.. Weird..

Pastafarian.

Catholic