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B_I_O_M
August 31, 2010 9:38:41 PM
I'm hoping this is permissible, so I'll try it anyway and see how it goes. Anywhozzle, I'm starting this as a thread where we can continue discussions from the "WRDYF" thread so as to respect the original posters wishes. Also, as a way to keep things somewhat organized, if discussions begin to take up pages and pages of space, try either starting a specific thread for that discussion or PM each other. So, hopefully works out and I don't get banned for this....
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leo2kp
August 31, 2010 9:52:39 PM
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August 31, 2010 9:54:35 PM
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ahnilated
August 31, 2010 9:56:30 PM
ahnilated
August 31, 2010 10:00:48 PM
leo2kp
August 31, 2010 10:05:51 PM
B_I_O_M
August 31, 2010 10:07:43 PM
leo2kp said:
And this is a classic flame thread. I wouldn't be surprised if it's closed by the end of the week.This thread is an extension of another because we (those who posted in the original) want to respect the wishes of the original poster. And if this thread becomes a flame-thread, then I will close it; no skin off my back. However, I highly doubt anything bad will happen because from what I've seen so far, people here are quite respectable and friendly.
@ahnilated: You are right, this is not a religious site. However, this thread is in a "Religion" section, which was put up by the creators of the forum. As long as we follow the rules, we have the ability to post topics pertaining to religion. If you have any complaints about it, talk to a mod.
ahnilated
August 31, 2010 10:10:08 PM
leo2kp
August 31, 2010 10:12:31 PM
B_I_O_M
August 31, 2010 10:14:38 PM
ahnilated said:
Well then I will stop coming to this site. It has gone down hill ever since Tom sold it anyways. Remove my account and all my information from this site. I will no longer be part of it.That's a sore way of dealing with this. If you're uncomfortable with it, then don't come to the "Religion" section. Besides, the MAJORITY of the forums are still computer based, all of which is completely religion-free (unless you're a googlist). I really hope you don't delete your account because of this, as that will be a sad thing, indeed. And I promise that I'm being serious.
leo2kp
August 31, 2010 10:15:21 PM
B_I_O_M
August 31, 2010 10:19:56 PM
leo2kp said:
anilated, you know you could always just choose not to visit the Religion section. I personally welcome the Religion forum, but the minute Tom's starts publishing religious articles is the minute I too will leave. It's like criticizing a religious forum for having a Computer section lol.I, too, will leave. I have enough religious and non-religious sites bookmarked on my computer to have another one. I came here to learn, and I fully intended to do so, but not about religion. This and the politics thread is an added bonus for me because I'm highly interested in both of those topics.
pjmelect
September 1, 2010 1:59:30 AM
elel
September 1, 2010 11:56:32 AM
B_I_O_M said:
I'm hoping this is permissible, so I'll try it anyway and see how it goes. Anywhozzle, I'm starting this as a thread where we can continue discussions from the "WRDYF" thread so as to respect the original posters wishes. Also, as a way to keep things somewhat organized, if discussions begin to take up pages and pages of space, try either starting a specific thread for that discussion or PM each other. So, hopefully works out and I don't get banned for this....Thank you for doing this. I am kind of snowed under with school work right now, but as I am able I will post here. Here's to an intelegent discussion.
@anihilated I am also wondering why you are complaining about us talking about religion in the religion section
hell_storm2004
September 2, 2010 2:39:56 PM
B_I_O_M
September 2, 2010 4:59:34 PM
randomizer said:
I remind everyone that the rules of the other parts of the forum apply here as well. Personal attacks will not be tolerated, and you may find yourself on a vacation on short notice if you start shooting fiery arrows around the place.Trust me, I'll be making sure of it as well. I ran a club during high school where any deliberate insults at another party, and not stereotypical jests about a religion, weren't tolerated at all. I would kick the person out. Also, I would like to remind people that any tiffs you all have in here can be carried outside of this thread and effect everyone else. If this happens, I wish you a swift kick in the nuts. I don't want this thread to be given a bad name because of some immature ramblings.
Anywhozzle...
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I am an Hindu by birth. Atheist by choice. So i take interest in almost all religions. Where did you first hear about atheism?
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I'm Roman Catholic by birth, but really do not "keep up" with it anymore for various reasons. Do you still classify yourself as one or is it more "I'm technically this.."?
Shadow703793
September 3, 2010 2:17:37 AM
alikum
September 3, 2010 2:43:16 AM
B_I_O_M
September 3, 2010 5:55:47 AM
randomizer said:
Most of the problems that religion has supposedly caused would just be caused by something else if religion was abandoned.Can you give an example of a problem that could have been caused by both religious and irreligious parties Lets take this out of current societal settings and focus on history, say...300 ago, when issues such as oil and nuclear weapons weren't even thought of. Can you honestly say that many of the events that transpired during this time would have either a) been as severe as they were or b) even have taken place at all
B_I_O_M
September 3, 2010 5:58:22 AM
hell_storm2004
September 3, 2010 7:53:14 AM
B_I_O_M said:
Can you give an example of a problem that could have been caused by both religious and irreligious parties Lets take this out of current societal settings and focus on history, say...300 ago, when issues such as oil and nuclear weapons weren't even thought of. Can you honestly say that many of the events that transpired during this time would have either a) been as severe as they were or b) even have taken place at allIf it's not "my god is bigger than your god" then it would be "my territory isn't big enough." Human greed fuels everything (heck, our economy runs on greed). Religion gives a nice paint job to greed and makes people think they are fighting for something other than another person's bank balance. Now that's not necessarily an issue with religion itself, but with the people teaching it. After all, much of the wars that involved, say, the Roman Catholic Church, happened during a time period where only a few could read and write, and therefore they simply followed the instructions of the elite few with those skills. If I tell you that it is god's will that all people of another religion must be put to death, and you can't read your latin Bible to check, plus you've been brought up in a culture where I am considered trustworthy, chances are you'll believe me.
B_I_O_M
September 3, 2010 4:31:26 PM
hell_storm2004 said:
When i was a child! Why do you ask?I believe in humanity above all!
Because I've never heard of a Hindu becoming an atheist. Granted, it's not it like it doesn't happen, but it's one of those "this doesn't happen often" situations. But that also brings up my next question: where did you grow up. Obviously societal factors take part in your education, and that education most definitely influenced your "turn" to atheism. (I use quotation marks because turn is really just a misnomer.)
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If it's not "my god is bigger than your god" then it would be "my territory isn't big enough." Human greed fuels everything (heck, our economy runs on greed). Religion gives a nice paint job to greed and makes people think they are fighting for something other than another person's bank balance. Now that's not necessarily an issue with religion itself, but with the people teaching it. After all, much of the wars that involved, say, the Roman Catholic Church, happened during a time period where only a few could read and write, and therefore they simply followed the instructions of the elite few with those skills. If I tell you that it is god's will that all people of another religion must be put to death, and you can't read your latin Bible to check, plus you've been brought up in a culture where I am considered trustworthy, chances are you'll believe me.Yes, greed is a large player in history, and even in every person. However, I think that the greed has been enhanced because of religion. Many would believe that it was their "God-given right" to have this land, or that it must be "purified" (a.k.a kill everyone who doesn't agree with me). Now, I will concede that there would have been wars waged for land, but not on the "Holy Fighter" side, but the "I'm hungry, and they have grub" side, but definitely not to the extent that religious wars took place. And yes, propagandizing was very common back then, and even is to this day. Unfortunate, really.
Shadow703793
September 4, 2010 12:01:58 AM
B_I_O_M
September 4, 2010 5:40:55 AM
4Ryan6
September 4, 2010 5:45:55 AM
A discussion on religion could be viewed as a group of closed minded individuals butting heads together trying to persuade the others they're the only one that's right.
That's usually why these type threads turn south, simply because it usually turns into a complaint section of everything they don't agree with concerning some other persons religious beliefs.
If you think about it, how could a thread like this actually do any good, is it a search for converts, or someone looking for something to believe in, or just a good argument with a volatile subject.
Could also be a setup attack usually aimed at Christianity, it's probably one of those topics that it's best to agree to disagree and just go your way.
I've seen many threads like this at THGF get extremely nasty, especially when the ganging up starts, well for the record I Am a Christian, and nothing any of you have to say contrary, will be changing that.
So actually, what is there to discuss.
That's usually why these type threads turn south, simply because it usually turns into a complaint section of everything they don't agree with concerning some other persons religious beliefs.
If you think about it, how could a thread like this actually do any good, is it a search for converts, or someone looking for something to believe in, or just a good argument with a volatile subject.
Could also be a setup attack usually aimed at Christianity, it's probably one of those topics that it's best to agree to disagree and just go your way.
I've seen many threads like this at THGF get extremely nasty, especially when the ganging up starts, well for the record I Am a Christian, and nothing any of you have to say contrary, will be changing that.
So actually, what is there to discuss.
4Ryan6
September 4, 2010 5:54:06 AM
ahnilated said:
Well then I will stop coming to this site. It has gone down hill ever since Tom sold it anyways. Remove my account and all my information from this site. I will no longer be part of it.That is definitely your prerogative, but this is the Religion Section, and it is allowed in this section.
If this were the direct technological sections I'd close it myself, but it isn't.
Having taken part in multiple online discussions/debates/flame wars on religion I can say with confidence that the net value of such a thread is that you know which religion people follow (if any) and you gain a bit of extra insight into that religion. That's about it. Nobody is ever going to be converted via a hardware forum.
4Ryan6
September 4, 2010 5:58:53 AM
B_I_O_M
September 4, 2010 6:12:48 AM
4Ryan6 said:
A discussion on religion could be viewed as a group of closed minded individuals butting heads together trying to persuade the others they're the only one that's right. That's usually why these type threads turn south, simply because it usually turns into a complaint section of everything they don't agree with concerning some other persons religious beliefs.
If you think about it, how could a thread like this actually do any good, is it a search for converts, or someone looking for something to believe in, or just a good argument with a volatile subject.
Could also be a setup attack usually aimed at Christianity, it's probably one of those topics that it's best to agree to disagree and just go your way.
I've seen many threads like this at THGF get extremely nasty, especially when the ganging up starts, well for the record I Am a Christian, and nothing any of you have to say contrary, will be changing that.
So actually, what is there to discuss.
Honestly, a lot. As for myself, I enjoy learning about different opinions and views of the universe. While no one will convert me to their religion, someone might just be able to "enlighten" me to the world. Unfortunately, I'm not everyone, and a lot of trolls will come in and absolutely destroy a thread just to get a laugh or two. However, if we all manage to keep calm and remember that everyone has a unique mind set about religion, we will all come out better people.
In a lot of ways, I hope that threads like these can bring out some tolerance in people that normally wouldn't be there. We are all here for a specific purpose, and we all have that common ground. With that starting point, many can start conversing back and forward like normal friends, and maybe even become friends. We will discover that the other person has some hobbies that we absolutely despise, yet we'll still have this common ground to base a working relationship off of. If this trend were to work in 2 out of 5 people, so much good would come to this world.
And Randomizer is right, threads like these TEACH, which is something we can all do with. Just imagine what the world would be like if we all had a little bit of understanding, and what that would do to intolerance, hatred, murder, etc. It'd be pretty sweet.
And again, this reply was made on my phone, so some punctuation marks might not have come through.
elel
September 4, 2010 2:17:56 PM
I see that the discussion has not been idle while I was busy. I'll just take this post to state where I'm coming from. I am a Christian. I believe the apostle's creed, though I don't believe that it was inspired. Like most people posting here, I don't expect to change my beliefs based on this thread. This is not because I blindly accept what I believe, but because I believe that it is rationally, logically and experientally sound.
So that's myself. I don't see anything which I want to pick up just now, so I'll drop in as the discussion moves along or as someone asks me a question.
So that's myself. I don't see anything which I want to pick up just now, so I'll drop in as the discussion moves along or as someone asks me a question.
B_I_O_M said:
Can you give an example of a problem that could have been caused by both religious and irreligious parties Lets take this out of current societal settings and focus on history, say...300 ago, when issues such as oil and nuclear weapons weren't even thought of. Can you honestly say that many of the events that transpired during this time would have either a) been as severe as they were or b) even have taken place at allI can give one great example where greed was used against religion, to stir people up, cause great hatred, resulting in millions of lives lost, and it wasnt in the name of God, and to this day, is still considered the costliest amount in human life, some of the ghastliest horrors in inhumanity as well....
I'll start with one name, Hitler
So, in reference, Id say random is correct, by and far
lolsir
September 5, 2010 10:47:15 AM
RazberyBandit
September 5, 2010 11:45:16 AM
I follow no religion at all. I don't know if that makes me atheist, agnostic, or a combination of the two. I don't really care, though. Those are terms people who follow religion would label me with, while I label them with none.
I'm just a free-thinking human who gathers and ingests information, then makes decisions for himself. I do this instead of accepting even the simple word of someone else as fact. I question things, even the supernatural, on my own.
I've gone to some churches (Christian ones) and had discussions with representatives of them, as well as had detailed discussions with members of both the Jewish and Muslim faiths. There was always one thing they all had in common when I questioned them. That was the use of the word "because."
They'd say things like, "because that's what The Bible says," or "because that's what <insert deity/prophet> believed and taught." My reply? "Were you there? Did they say it directly to you or are these writings the recollection of someone else? If hearsay cannot stand within a court of law, how is it hearsay stands within religion?" Upon asking questions like those, I'm often quickly dismissed, even by the most fervent of religious "recruiters" as I call them.
There are valuable teachings within every religion - morality. But, do you really need a religion to tell you it's wrong to do harm to others? To steal? I didn't need religion to teach me that, but I had very good parents who instilled within me a great deal of morality that wasn't based on religious teachings, but instead on their experiences in life itself.
Isn't life itself the greatest teacher?
I'm just a free-thinking human who gathers and ingests information, then makes decisions for himself. I do this instead of accepting even the simple word of someone else as fact. I question things, even the supernatural, on my own.
I've gone to some churches (Christian ones) and had discussions with representatives of them, as well as had detailed discussions with members of both the Jewish and Muslim faiths. There was always one thing they all had in common when I questioned them. That was the use of the word "because."
They'd say things like, "because that's what The Bible says," or "because that's what <insert deity/prophet> believed and taught." My reply? "Were you there? Did they say it directly to you or are these writings the recollection of someone else? If hearsay cannot stand within a court of law, how is it hearsay stands within religion?" Upon asking questions like those, I'm often quickly dismissed, even by the most fervent of religious "recruiters" as I call them.
There are valuable teachings within every religion - morality. But, do you really need a religion to tell you it's wrong to do harm to others? To steal? I didn't need religion to teach me that, but I had very good parents who instilled within me a great deal of morality that wasn't based on religious teachings, but instead on their experiences in life itself.
Isn't life itself the greatest teacher?
And here is where those who cant handle or question their own faith comes in.
Every religion accepts their words in their holy writ as coming from God.
Accepting this isnt an easy thing to do, as razbery just said, as it requires faith. As Ive grown older, Ive changed my views in my beliefs, and am not affraid to challenge them today in the most part, as indeed, life is a great teacher, as well as God, to which I always have an ear and an eye on Him in my life
Every religion accepts their words in their holy writ as coming from God.
Accepting this isnt an easy thing to do, as razbery just said, as it requires faith. As Ive grown older, Ive changed my views in my beliefs, and am not affraid to challenge them today in the most part, as indeed, life is a great teacher, as well as God, to which I always have an ear and an eye on Him in my life
4Ryan6
September 5, 2010 12:17:35 PM
RazberyBandit said:
I've gone to some churches (Christian ones) and had discussions with representatives of them, as well as had detailed discussions with members of both the Jewish and Muslim faiths. There was always one thing they all had in common when I questioned them. That was the use of the word "because."They'd say things like, "because that's what The Bible says," or "because that's what <insert deity/prophet> believed and taught." My reply? "Were you there? Did they say it directly to you or are these writings the recollection of someone else? If hearsay cannot stand within a court of law, how is it hearsay stands within religion?" Upon asking questions like those, I'm often quickly dismissed, even by the most fervent of religious "recruiters" as I call them.
As a Christian myself it's easy to understand the responses you get from Christian churches, my relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ did not take place in a church, the Christian church itself is like an amoeba constantly dividing and replicating, mainly from disagreements within the church (because) they've added a set of mans rules over the top of Gods rules, and disagree with the ones they either choose to follow or not to follow, so the church splits in two and another pops up thinking they have it right.
So now there is two churches thinking both are right, and the original church came from the same amoeba process, the same thing has happened to the Holy Bible since it's inception, its been written and rewritten over and over simply because the new authors self need was there to clarify the understanding, completely discounting the fact that the understanding comes through the Power of the Holy Spirit.
That is a good question to ask. An "evangelist" from any religion should at least know some history about the source of their religion. I can't speak for the Qu'ran (which isn't really that old as far as I know), but the Bible has been compiled from many sources, some complete and others fragmented. There are some parts of questionable authenticity (relative to the rest), and at least in the NIV these have been marked as such. As far as I can remember from a discussion about this very topic last week, one of these passages (which is only half a sentence that explicitly refers to the Trinity without using that word, but others are much larger) was not found in any records older than the 16th century. Given that it should have been written in the 1st century AD, it's hard to imagine that no copies of it older than 400-500 years have been found. 99.9% of the New Testament has been found in multiple records, some at least 1500 years old, but there's those few annoying verses that just haven't had their reliability established.
EDIT: Man, how long did i leave this page open?
EDIT: Man, how long did i leave this page open?
RazberyBandit
September 5, 2010 1:09:13 PM
Discussions like these sometimes leave me wondering if the right term to apply to myself is cynical - a term not very religious in nature at all. But, if this were the days of the Spanish Inquisition, the term Heretic would be flown at me like monkey poo at the zoo.
I suppose the biggest issue I've had with religion lies within the way it's often so forcefully pushed upon people, especially the meek, the poor, and the unquestionably impressionable young. My response to that has always been that if the teachers of religion had no questions within themselves regarding the validity of their belief(s), there would be no need to push their belief(s) because the truth would be divinely obvious to those they attempt to pass them onto.
As I said previously, I'm not one to blindly accept much of anything, especially something with no obvious answer - something that relies more on faith than it does fact. I believe anyone who does the opposite lacks one thing most religions see as the greatest gift our "Creator" bestowed upon us. That, my friends, is free will.
I suppose the biggest issue I've had with religion lies within the way it's often so forcefully pushed upon people, especially the meek, the poor, and the unquestionably impressionable young. My response to that has always been that if the teachers of religion had no questions within themselves regarding the validity of their belief(s), there would be no need to push their belief(s) because the truth would be divinely obvious to those they attempt to pass them onto.
As I said previously, I'm not one to blindly accept much of anything, especially something with no obvious answer - something that relies more on faith than it does fact. I believe anyone who does the opposite lacks one thing most religions see as the greatest gift our "Creator" bestowed upon us. That, my friends, is free will.
I see it as my responsibility first in my life, to know God, and His ways.
I dont go around pushing my ways on others, its just not what I do.
When I feel Ive done something wrong, then its my fault, and no one elses.
When I challenge my faith, I also follow the golden rule. So, if Im not done learning, then how also can I forcefully teach?
Ive found that when people see what Im about, what I do is when I "teach", as thats when others see a good way to live their lives.
If I find truth in my ways, I dont change that way, but nor do I end there either, as I grow in the truth there as well, as I see some now, but more later.
So, am I to expect others to see these things as well? No, cause it wasnt easy for me.
Thats why I find it easy to challenge my faith, because I have a good Teacher
I dont go around pushing my ways on others, its just not what I do.
When I feel Ive done something wrong, then its my fault, and no one elses.
When I challenge my faith, I also follow the golden rule. So, if Im not done learning, then how also can I forcefully teach?
Ive found that when people see what Im about, what I do is when I "teach", as thats when others see a good way to live their lives.
If I find truth in my ways, I dont change that way, but nor do I end there either, as I grow in the truth there as well, as I see some now, but more later.
So, am I to expect others to see these things as well? No, cause it wasnt easy for me.
Thats why I find it easy to challenge my faith, because I have a good Teacher
I am an existentialist ... have studied the sociology of religion ... found it interesting.
I try to keep an open mind.
On the subject of flame wars you should also be aware that all of the mods take a very dim view toward users who flame someone elses religion.
It gets an automatic one week holiday from me for a first offence ... then a permaban.
I have friends from all walks of life ... I highly recommend it.
I try to keep an open mind.
On the subject of flame wars you should also be aware that all of the mods take a very dim view toward users who flame someone elses religion.
It gets an automatic one week holiday from me for a first offence ... then a permaban.
I have friends from all walks of life ... I highly recommend it.
RazberyBandit
September 5, 2010 1:47:50 PM
I agree randomizer. However, one cannot dismiss the effects that the forcing of religion upon people for several millenia has had on civilization as we know it, as well the effects such acts have had on the beliefs within the world's many religions over that time. I find the Spanish Inquisition a grim, yet perfect example of religious beliefs gone wrong, but no one can be certain where the world would be now if it, and events like it, never happened.
Religion is not just faith in some societies, it's doctrine, so it's forceful nature remains prevalent within our world. Even within societies where religious beliefs aren't doctrine, there remain those who still push it upon others.
Fear is a very motivating factor, and one would be hard pressed not to find fear within religion.
Religion is not just faith in some societies, it's doctrine, so it's forceful nature remains prevalent within our world. Even within societies where religious beliefs aren't doctrine, there remain those who still push it upon others.
Fear is a very motivating factor, and one would be hard pressed not to find fear within religion.
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