What's your religion? - Page 12

substitute · 09-03-2008, 07:48 AM

on paper, Liberal Anglo-Catholic Franciscan (that's a branch of a branch of a branch within the Anglican/Episcopalian church).

But I'm also still on the books as a Roman Catholic and a Muslim... cos they don't really take you off, once you're on *shrug*

in practice, I get accused by some of not even being Christian at all because of my "heretical" views... but I feel no conflict or confusion between the various influences within me.

LucrativeSid · 09-03-2008, 08:38 AM

I am nothing.

Insidious 3 · 09-10-2008, 10:47 AM

I've got a question for all people that are religious.
How can you logically believe there is a god?
God is no different to Santa or the easter bunny.

The_Liquid_Laser · 09-10-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insidious 3

I've got a question for all people that are religious.
How can you logically believe there is a god?
God is no different to Santa or the easter bunny.

I could give you a logical argument, but you obviously aren't a logical person. I mean Santa and the easter bunny aren't even like each other. Logically how can both be like God?

QED

frenchkiss · 09-10-2008, 11:29 AM

The closest term I've found to describe my belief is naturalistic pantheism.

But I usually just call myself agnostic so that I don't have to explain.

colmena · 09-10-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frenchkiss

The closest term I've found to describe my belief is naturalistic pantheism.

But I usually just call myself agnostic so that I don't have to explain.

+1.

Except maybe Pandeism/Panentheism.
Evolution is also a pretty big part of whatever it is I believe.

But I like Buddhism best. Maybe one day. I generally believe a Dharmic way of thinking is most beneficial to humanity.

It's more philosophy than 'religion', but I'm just going with the thread.

INTJMom · 09-10-2008, 01:21 PM

If *religion* is

Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.

then my religion is Biblical Christianity.

IlyaK1986 · 09-10-2008, 09:29 PM

By title? Jew. I am also a zionist.

By faith? Agnostic. You can't prove the nonexistence of God. But I don't believe in him.

wedekit · 09-17-2008, 03:48 AM

I was raised Catholic but identified as agnostic up until a couple of years ago. Now I identify as Catholic, though I believe that God isn't limited to the structure of one organized religion. St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine can be thanked for my "conversion" on many levels. I identify with C.S. Lewis when he said that he was "very angry with God for not existing" before his conversion.

I believe that life has meaning, and the only way I can believe in that is if I submit myself to a higher power. Spirituality is an important aspect of happiness and overall wellness, and I of course believe there is a reason for that.

01011010 · 09-17-2008, 03:54 AM

Agnostic, maybe Atheist

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substitute Closet ENTJ Join Date: May 2007 Type: ENTP Location: Europe Posts: 4,471	on paper, Liberal Anglo-Catholic Franciscan (that's a branch of a branch of a branch within the Anglican/Episcopalian church). But I'm also still on the books as a Roman Catholic and a Muslim... cos they don't really take you off, once you're on shrug in practice, I get accused by some of not even being Christian at all because of my "heretical" views... but I feel no conflict or confusion between the various influences within me. __________________ Ils se démerdent, les mecs: trop bon, trop con..................................MY BLOG! And even though it all went wrong, I'll stand before the Lord of Song With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

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LucrativeSid Thoughts Become Things Join Date: Oct 2007 Type: ENTP Location: Illinois Posts: 686	I am nothing. __________________ "Thought allied fearlessly to purpose becomes creative force. He who knows this is ready to become something higher and stronger than a mere bundle of wavering thoughts and fluctuating sensations. He who does this has become the conscious and intelligent wielder of his mental powers." - James Allen

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frenchkiss Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Type: INFP Posts: 66	The closest term I've found to describe my belief is naturalistic pantheism. But I usually just call myself agnostic so that I don't have to explain. __________________ 6w5sp/sx

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INTJMom He FELT the music. Join Date: Sep 2007 Type: INTJ Location: New England Posts: 4,281	If religion is Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe. then my religion is Biblical Christianity. __________________ . . My Blog . firefox profanity filter

09-17-2008, 03:48 AM	#119 (permalink)
wedekit Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Type: INFJ Posts: 647	I was raised Catholic but identified as agnostic up until a couple of years ago. Now I identify as Catholic, though I believe that God isn't limited to the structure of one organized religion. St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine can be thanked for my "conversion" on many levels. I identify with C.S. Lewis when he said that he was "very angry with God for not existing" before his conversion. I believe that life has meaning, and the only way I can believe in that is if I submit myself to a higher power. Spirituality is an important aspect of happiness and overall wellness, and I of course believe there is a reason for that. __________________ Enneagram 4w5 social

09-10-2008, 10:47 AM	#113 (permalink)
Insidious 3 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Type: INTJ Location: Australia Posts: 18	I've got a question for all people that are religious. How can you logically believe there is a god? God is no different to Santa or the easter bunny.

09-10-2008, 09:29 PM	#118 (permalink)
IlyaK1986 Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Type: ENTJ Posts: 394	By title? Jew. I am also a zionist. By faith? Agnostic. You can't prove the nonexistence of God. But I don't believe in him.

09-17-2008, 03:54 AM	#120 (permalink)
01011010 Flops Head On Keyboard Join Date: Jun 2008 Type: INTJ Location: 5A-132-90 Posts: 3,073	Agnostic, maybe Atheist

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