What religion are you?

[Matt08]

Title says it all!

[Billy]

is church of england a religion?

[Sophii3x]

^ Yea it is. I'm church of Wales, but it's not there.. so other!

[CassetteFinger]

Im a catholic.

[Stu]

Freethought/Secular/Humanist/Atheist

I dont like the term Atheist because it itself has morphed into a religion , which contradicts exactly what its supposed to be. And nobody tries harder to recruit than the Atheists

[Ann]

im Catholic

[Sunny_01]

Atheism is not a religion or a philosophy. Atheism simply means "without belief in god(s)".

[Stu]

Originally posted by Sunny_01
Atheism is not a religion or a philosophy. Atheism simply means "without belief in god(s)".
Strictly yes but as I said it has evolved into a religion through the medium of popular culture and overussage of the word by spotty teenage types searching for something or someone to be angry at.

I see it now as a set of beliefs one of which is the disbelief of an all powerfull deity.

And what of it not being a philosophy?! Of course its a philosophy.



Atheism is a philosophical view that is the position that either affirms the nonexistence of gods or rejects theism.

[Dr43%er]

There is to much **** going on in the world for there to be any gods. If there are gods and they let this **** go on, then I want no part of their vindictive nasty ways. And don't give me any of this free will ****.

[Amy]

I'm catholic.. I feel though that religion cause's far too many arguments and wars these days. I don't go to church anymore or ever feel people should feel they have to or feel a certain way.

[Stu]

If I was to believe in a God , I think you can worship whatever God you care to worship without the need to brand yourself into a religion. I dont know why more people see this.

I cant stand the boys in Italy , homophobic and anti-contraception. The vatican is a classic example of something caught up in a time warp.

[MarkWaldorf]

I never took Religious studies, but is Church of England Christianity?

[Amy]

Originally posted by Stu
If I was to believe in a God , I think you can worship whatever God you care to worship without the need to brand yourself into a religion. I dont know why more people see this.

I cant stand the boys in Italy , homophobic and anti-contraception. The vatican is a classic example of something caught up in a time warp.

I agree with you Stu. You can do whatever you want to do in this life and believe whatever you want to.

And I agree with your comment on the Vatican.

[Stu]

Originally posted by Amy
Originally posted by Stu
If I was to believe in a God , I think you can worship whatever God you care to worship without the need to brand yourself into a religion. I dont know why more people see this.

I cant stand the boys in Italy , homophobic and anti-contraception. The vatican is a classic example of something caught up in a time warp.

I agree with you Stu. You can do whatever you want to do in this life and believe whatever you want to.

And I agree with your comment on the Vatican.
That goes back to that theory I love. Its not exactly the most healthy theory , but a makes a lot of sense - it states that one should be able to do what he wants with his or her own physical body providing it does not interfere in a negative way with the lives of others.

[rex3]

Athiest

[CharlotteSometimes]

Originally posted by Stu
I see it now as a set of beliefs one of which is the disbelief of an all powerfull deity.
I voted atheist (with a small 'a'). I still believe in a deity though, of sorts. I suppose it's closest to the Gaia hypothesis, but I'm not up for being a happy-clapper in accordance with someone else's guidelines.

[Lauren]

I've voted other.

Open-minded freethinker.

[Emilee]

im catholic

[*Adäm]

I don't believe in any. Religion actually angers me as its basically strict rules that you need to live your life to...no thanks! No for me.

*Adäm x

[Ruth*Star]

I'm Christian, Is that Church of England?
If it is i'll vote that.

[Billy]

I voted protistant, cos I thought that was like no religion, but now im thinking ive made a mistake

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Ruth*Star
I'm Christian, Is that Church of England?
If it is i'll vote that.

Yeah, CoE.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by OfficialSuperstar
I voted protistant, cos I thought that was like no religion, but now Im thinking ive made a mistake

Protestantism is a branch of the Christian religion, similar to Catholicism. :whistle:

[Stu]

Originally posted by OfficialSuperstar
I voted protistant, cos I thought that was like no religion, but now Im thinking ive made a mistake
Its a branch of christianity and as far as I know they dont believe in the immaculate conception. The name comes from 'protest' im presuming as it was various people going against the vatican during the reformation...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation

loads of stuff on wiki

[Dan_]

Other-Agnostic.I lend myself more towards the weak agnostic view of whilst the existence or non-existence of deities is currently unknown I'm still open to there being a God but need conclusive proof before I can truly believe.

[Billy]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by OfficialSuperstar
I voted protistant, cos I thought that was like no religion, but now Im thinking ive made a mistake

Protestantism is a branch of the Christian religion, similar to Catholicism. :whistle:

Oops, I shall just be that then.

[Dr43%er]

The prods can use condoms. Catholics can't. This should explain.

Lots of references to sperm in this song. You can decide from that if it is safe for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0kJHQpvgB8

[Billy]

Thanks Lauren, Stu and Dr43%er for the help

[Dr43%er]

I am sure there are loads of other differences. To me though Prods are just Caths that didn't wont the whole guilt, rules and having lots of kids thing.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Dr43%er
I am sure there are loads of other differences. To me though Prods are just Caths that didn't wont the whole guilt, rules and having lots of kids thing.

Although I think now it's got to the point where the only difference is that they're born into different families. Often prods don't make a rational decision to become one, they're born into it and follow it.
My family are Irish and I'm "meant" to be Protestant but (thankfully!) my parents decided to wait until I was at an age where I could choose.

[sol]

I suppose I'm an atheist cos I don't go to Church or anything but there is religion in my family. My dad was brought up as a Catholic, mum was brought up C of E, and I went to a Protestant private school lol but like me they don't practice their religion.
Oh and also I wasn't baptised so I think that deffo means I'm an atheist.

[spitfire]

Protestant.

[LovelyL]

Atheist

[JeanP!]

I'm Catholic :cheer2:

[Matt08]

Athiest for me. God and Jesus etc. is a load of crap.

[nodisharmony]

Protestant

I was christened that way too:thumbs:

It's lovely to be able to lead my life without any rules or regulations from "Religion"

I don't even look up about it in books or the internet, nor do I care either.

Don't let religion rule your life. Many Catholics have to do this, have to do that, follow this rule, follow that rule, etc.. etc..

I am free from any of that and that is the only way in my opinion and many, many others too.





nodisharmony :angel:

[GabrielleisLove]

Catholic, but a modern-Catholic.

[cepb]

Pagan (earth based religion, worshiping mother nature and the goddesses, tarot, etc.)

[natjake2504]

C of E - which is Protistant

[Kristen]

Church of Englad.

[SparkyX3]

Um... Christian

[Noel]

I am a member of my own religion - Battered Sausage-ism.

[Princess]

I used to be Catholic. Christening,Communion,Confirmation and all that but now I'd say other. I don't believe in God or Jesus but I do believe that is some sort of spirtual force 'out there'.

[stacey]

i'm not religious one insy ickle bit

[Lauren]

Originally posted by nodisharmony
Many Catholics have to do this, have to do that, follow this rule, follow that rule, etc.. etc..

They don't have to, they choose to. It's complete free choice.

[bananarama]

Originally posted by Noel
I am a member of my own religion - Battered Sausage-ism.


There is a law against battering sausages....:bigsmile:

[Callum]

Catholic

[Stu]

Originally posted by Noel
I am a member of my own religion - Battered Sausage-ism.
Well if we are going to go into that , im a registered member of McMahonism and the 'Foley Is God' diatribe :joker:.

[Amy]

Originally posted by Stu
Originally posted by Noel
I am a member of my own religion - Battered Sausage-ism.
Well if we are going to go into that , Im a registered member of McMahonism and the 'Foley Is God' diatribe :joker:.

Foley is god though!

And battered sausage-ism.. interesting.. what does this involve?

[dupin]

I'm an athiest. I'm taking a "Religious Studies" GCSE, and it's really irritating when people say "Oh I didn't take it, because I'm not religious", when it's barely about that, it's more about morality, philosophy etc. And anyway, although I think religion is a bit...silly, I still want to be educated on them and understand them, so I can have a proper veiw I guess.

[Stu]

Originally posted by dupin
I'm an athiest. I'm taking a "Religious Studies" GCSE, and it's really irritating when people say "Oh I didn't take it, because I'm not religious", when it's barely about that, it's more about morality, philosophy etc. And anyway, although I think religion is a bit...silly, I still want to be educated on them and understand them, so I can have a proper veiw I guess.
Ditto. Im not religious but I still find all the ambience and history around it interesting.

Bibles are pretty cool. Their really big and have those thin little papers , even if the book itself is - in the words of Steve Allen - '******* vile'.

[Captain.Remy]

I'm italian then I'm catholic ! In fact my father is Orthodox because he was born in Russian but my mother is catholic because she's italian.
At my birth it's been a big conflict about that, my father's family against my mother's one.
Finally I'm catholic !

The religion helped me a lot in a lot of situations, hard or not. People think it's silly but without that, I would be dead or something like that. You can't deny the existence of Jesus, it's impossible, this man created what we are today.

I think I haven't the choice, if I don't trust anymore in my religion, I'm out from my family, it's the traditions !

[Stu]

Originally posted by sunshine30
You can't deny the existence of Jesus, it's impossible, this man created what we are today.

While I respect your opinions I have to disagree with you their. At least say their is 'something' out their. But to narrow it down to Jesus just does not work for a lot of people.

And if the man indeed created what we are today he has a lot to be proud of and a lot to be not so proud of if you ask me.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Stu
Originally posted by sunshine30
You can't deny the existence of Jesus, it's impossible, this man created what we are today.

While I respect your opinions I have to disagree with you their. At least say their is 'something' out their. But to narrow it down to Jesus just does not work for a lot of people.

And if the man indeed created what we are today he has a lot to be proud of and a lot to be not so proud of if you ask me.

It's not a question of opinion, I'm realistic at the moment. The humanity is only about him, something happened, it's the beginning of everything.
After that, Jesus didn't create a proper religion, it's been created after, that's the difference.

[Stu]

Originally posted by sunshine30
Message original : Stu
Originally posted by sunshine30
You can't deny the existence of Jesus, it's impossible, this man created what we are today.

While I respect your opinions I have to disagree with you their. At least say their is 'something' out their. But to narrow it down to Jesus just does not work for a lot of people.

And if the man indeed created what we are today he has a lot to be proud of and a lot to be not so proud of if you ask me.

It's not a question of opinion, I'm realistic at the moment. The humanity is only about him, something happened, it's the beginning of everything.
After that, Jesus didn't create a proper religion, it's been created after, that's the difference.
Of course its a question of opinion. Their is 6 billion people in this world , 2 billion believe in Jesus.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Stu
Originally posted by sunshine30
Message original : Stu
Originally posted by sunshine30
You can't deny the existence of Jesus, it's impossible, this man created what we are today.

While I respect your opinions I have to disagree with you their. At least say their is 'something' out their. But to narrow it down to Jesus just does not work for a lot of people.

And if the man indeed created what we are today he has a lot to be proud of and a lot to be not so proud of if you ask me.

It's not a question of opinion, I'm realistic at the moment. The humanity is only about him, something happened, it's the beginning of everything.
After that, Jesus didn't create a proper religion, it's been created after, that's the difference.
Of course its a question of opinion. Their is 6 billion people in this world , 2 billion believe in Jesus.

I did not say "they trust in Jesus" I said "something happened 2000 years ago and it's surely about him". Don't you go out or don't you read the news ? Do you know the world history ? In every religions, except the Hindu one, Jesus existed.

[Stu]

Originally posted by sunshine30
Message original : Stu
Originally posted by sunshine30
Message original : Stu
Originally posted by sunshine30
You can't deny the existence of Jesus, it's impossible, this man created what we are today.

While I respect your opinions I have to disagree with you their. At least say their is 'something' out their. But to narrow it down to Jesus just does not work for a lot of people.

And if the man indeed created what we are today he has a lot to be proud of and a lot to be not so proud of if you ask me.

It's not a question of opinion, I'm realistic at the moment. The humanity is only about him, something happened, it's the beginning of everything.
After that, Jesus didn't create a proper religion, it's been created after, that's the difference.
Of course its a question of opinion. Their is 6 billion people in this world , 2 billion believe in Jesus.

I did not say "they trust in Jesus" I said "something happened 2000 years ago and it's surely about him". Don't you go out or don't you read the news ? Do you know the world history ? In every religions, except the Hindu one, Jesus existed.
Yes but you said 'its not a question of opinion' , and im saying it is - because their are a lot of people out their who dont believe in Jesus , heck , their are loads of people out their that dont believe in ANYTHING and set their beliefs in science , or the planet , or a particular life philosophy.

I always read news , and I know quiet a bit about world history , and guess what? I still dont believe a word of it. I hardly think its fair to insult my observational skills because I dont share the same belief system as you.

[lily.]

I believe in science. I need proof before I believe in anything.

[Stu]

Science gave us the atom bomb , so I have my reservations.

Then again it gave us acid.

Hurrah for science!!!

[lily.]

Acid... .... .... .... Of course you didn't mean the illegal substance.. :whistle:

[Stu]

Originally posted by Stropz
Acid... .... .... .... Of course you didn't mean the illegal substance.. :whistle:
Of course not , im reffering to any substance which when disolved in water which will give a pH of less than 7 :joker::joker::joker:.

Besides , I have nutmeg and salvia , both legal :joker:.

[Dan_]

Originally posted by dupin
I'm an athiest. I'm taking a "Religious Studies" GCSE, and it's really irritating when people say "Oh I didn't take it, because I'm not religious", when it's barely about that, it's more about morality, philosophy etc. And anyway, although I think religion is a bit...silly, I still want to be educated on them and understand them, so I can have a proper veiw I guess.

I took Religious Studies as an A level and I'd get the same type of responses or they would ask if I was going to be a priest :rolleyes:.

Most of what I studied was philosophy of religion and the various arguments for and against the existence of God and I found it about the most interesting subject.I don't get why people assume it's just for religious people.

[lily.]

Good call.. :thumbs:

[Stu]

Originally posted by Dan_
Originally posted by dupin
I'm an athiest. I'm taking a "Religious Studies" GCSE, and it's really irritating when people say "Oh I didn't take it, because I'm not religious", when it's barely about that, it's more about morality, philosophy etc. And anyway, although I think religion is a bit...silly, I still want to be educated on them and understand them, so I can have a proper veiw I guess.

I took Religious Studies as an A level and I'd get the same type of responses or they would ask if I was going to be a priest :rolleyes:.

Most of what I studies was philosophy of religion and the various arguments for and against the existence of God and I found it about the most interesting subject.I don't get why people assume it's just for religious people.
Exactly.

[rex3]

i dont know how people can say something like im cathlic or protestant, i mean i doubt you even practice the religoun?

its just a formal thing to have. when a religoun convo comes in youd say "oh yeah Im cathlic, blah blah" than when some other light hearted convo comes in "oh religoun is stupid, Jesus was probably a drunk lunatic"

its a big fat farse nowadays! religoun was ! aint no more (in the mainstream)

blah blah blah

[YODA]

that scientology carry on sound like a laugh,better than all the bollocks that everyone else craves,at least this is so far for the normal that its got to b good & they are all mental ,a want me some of that ,if ther was a church near me i'd b there in a shot :dance2: