What Religion Are You?
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SkylarV217
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Once again , I took them from the pie chart on the website =) , when I googled it This is what it came up with.
Secularism is a religion in the sense that it gives us a worldview, a view of reality as a whole. Secularists acknowledge this in their "Humanist Manifestos". See below.
This, of course, has enormous consequences for politics, and the so-called "Church-State" issues.
Originally Posted by MissChievous
Also, what is "secular"....that's not a religion really, is it? I thought it meant dividing state and religion. |
Once again , I took them from the pie chart on the website =) , when I googled it This is what it came up with.
Secularism is a religion in the sense that it gives us a worldview, a view of reality as a whole. Secularists acknowledge this in their "Humanist Manifestos". See below.
This, of course, has enormous consequences for politics, and the so-called "Church-State" issues.
SkylarV217
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This was along my lines of thinking as well =)
| Originally Posted by captodometer
Kind of like Stacylynne's post below. She appears to be technically Jewish, but she's nonreligious. Some of the lapsed Catholics can also be described as secular, as could the nonpracticing Muslims or anybody else. To me, secular means that you have some religious affiliation, but you are basically nonpracticing. But the actual definition is in the eye of the beholder: most Orthodox Jews would consider me to be secular, while many Reforms would probably consider me to moderately observant. And thanks for editing the poll. I will go vote now....... |
This was along my lines of thinking as well =)
rbella
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I guess that makes me secular. I am a nonpracticing Lutheran. I believe in God but I'm not quite sure about the bible and religion. So I guess I should say I believe that there is "A God", but I also believe that there are too many contradictions and hypocrisies in the bible and in organized religion in general.
Sorry, I hope I don't offend anyone...
Sorry, I hope I don't offend anyone...
RaynelleM
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I'm not trying to be offensive but I don't I understand how a person can live their life following the 10 Commandments but not believe in God when the very first Commandment states "I am the Lord your God, you shall have no other gods before me".
| Originally Posted by Tinkee-Belle
I was raised hard core catholic but decided at a very early age that I didnt believe in God. I believe that people used religion to explain what they didnt know (science). However, I think there is some good stuff in the bible, such as the 10 comandments. I try to live my life by it, I just dont believe in a higher being, If that makes any sense lol. My family is part catholic, part protestant, and part jewish, so I respect all religions. I find it very very interesting as well. I love to hear peoples thoughts on it. |
I'm not trying to be offensive but I don't I understand how a person can live their life following the 10 Commandments but not believe in God when the very first Commandment states "I am the Lord your God, you shall have no other gods before me".
faithhopelove24
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I am a Christian. My relationship with God is the #1 priority in my life and this relationship I have with God governs all I do. I attend a non-denominational church and I love it!
Here's what I believe in a nutshell.
church on the rock :::: building strong families
Here's what I believe in a nutshell.
church on the rock :::: building strong families
benzito_714
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i am christian-specifically baptist. i have often wondered about other religions or even how my family came to decide this religion but as i grew i sought meaning for myself. for me the basis of my religion centered around faith and love. once i used those as the foundation, learning, understanding and appreciation came naturally.
*Stargazer*
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My husband calls that "Kentism"
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It's probably right next to mine. I'm hoping my name is spelled out in pink rhinestones.
| Originally Posted by Shimmer
whatever a 'mind your own business and let me mind mine while we don't shove each other's beliefs off on one another and don't ring my doorbell selling me a line of BS up to and including your religious texts' is, put me in that category. |
My husband calls that "Kentism"
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| Originally Posted by MAC_Whore
I practice MACatholicism. <--- Hey, God has a sense of humour. He's laughing at that. Or perhaps there is a traincase in Hell with my name on it. I guess I shall see. |
It's probably right next to mine. I'm hoping my name is spelled out in pink rhinestones.
M.A.C. head.
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She didn't say that she follows all 10 of them.
I don't read or care for the Bible but teachings like "thou shalt not kill" "thou shalt not steal" and "thou shalt not covet thy neighbors wife" etc are applicable to anyone and everyone, and they're very good rules to live by.
| Originally Posted by RaynelleM
I'm not trying to be offensive but I don't I understand how a person can live their life following the 10 Commandments but not believe in God when the very first Commandment states "I am the Lord your God, you shall have no other gods before me". |
She didn't say that she follows all 10 of them.
I don't read or care for the Bible but teachings like "thou shalt not kill" "thou shalt not steal" and "thou shalt not covet thy neighbors wife" etc are applicable to anyone and everyone, and they're very good rules to live by.
concertina
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.....they're basic human kindness and decency and those ideas have been around way before the bible was ever put to paper...
| Originally Posted by M.A.C. head.
She didn't say that she follows all 10 of them. I don't read or care for the Bible but teachings like "thou shalt not kill" "thou shalt not steal" and "thou shalt not covet thy neighbors wife" etc are applicable to anyone and everyone, and they're very good rules to live by. |
.....they're basic human kindness and decency and those ideas have been around way before the bible was ever put to paper...
-moonflower-
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I don't follow any religion, but I go to a Catholic school. That's not saying much though, cos most(if not all) of the state schools over here are Catholic.
RaynelleM
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I wasn't saying that she or anyone else should not live their lives by rules such as the ones you've listed just because they are part of the 10 Commandments.
However, to say you do not believe in God but you are following His Commandments is pretty hypocritical especially since there are people like me that do believe in God and know that you can not pick and choose what you wish to follow from the Bible. For someone to say they are only following some of the Commandments but not all is pretty insulting to those that take the Bible and 10 Commandments seriously.
Perhaps the people that do not believe in God or follow the Bible should not say they follow the “10 Commandments” as it is most definitely part of the Bible and more importantly were given directly to Moses by God (so you can not say they are applicable to anyone and everyone when the people in question do not believe in Him).
Maybe it would be better call the ones that they choose to follow “basic human rules/laws” as concertina was suggesting and not borrow from a book they do not believe in.
| Originally Posted by M.A.C. head.
She didn't say that she follows all 10 of them. I don't read or care for the Bible but teachings like "thou shalt not kill" "thou shalt not steal" and "thou shalt not covet thy neighbors wife" etc are applicable to anyone and everyone, and they're very good rules to live by. |
I wasn't saying that she or anyone else should not live their lives by rules such as the ones you've listed just because they are part of the 10 Commandments.
However, to say you do not believe in God but you are following His Commandments is pretty hypocritical especially since there are people like me that do believe in God and know that you can not pick and choose what you wish to follow from the Bible. For someone to say they are only following some of the Commandments but not all is pretty insulting to those that take the Bible and 10 Commandments seriously.
Perhaps the people that do not believe in God or follow the Bible should not say they follow the “10 Commandments” as it is most definitely part of the Bible and more importantly were given directly to Moses by God (so you can not say they are applicable to anyone and everyone when the people in question do not believe in Him).
Maybe it would be better call the ones that they choose to follow “basic human rules/laws” as concertina was suggesting and not borrow from a book they do not believe in.
pumpkincat210
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I am unitarian universalism... If you don't know what you are try this quiz:
Beliefnet: Belief-O-Matic, Religion Beliefs, What Religion Am I Quiz -- Beliefnet.com
Belief in Deity
Very diverse beliefs--Unitarian/Universalists welcome all deity beliefs as well as nontheistic beliefs. Some congregations are formed for those who share a common belief, e.g. Christianity.
• Incarnations
Very diverse beliefs, including belief in no incarnations, or that all are the embodiment of God. Some believe Christ is God's Son, or not Son but "Wayshower."
• Origin of Universe and Life
Diverse beliefs, but most believe in the Bible as symbolic and that natural processes account for origins.
• After Death
Diverse beliefs, but most believe that heaven and hell are not places but are symbolic. Some believe heaven and hell are states of consciousness either in life or continuing after death; some believe in reincarnation; some believe that afterlife is nonexistent or not known or not important, as actions in life are all that matter.
• Why Evil?
Most do not believe that humanity inherited original sin from Adam and Eve or that Satan actually exists. Most believe that God is good and made people inherently good but also with free will and an imperfect nature that leads some to immoral behavior. Diverse beliefs. Some believe wrong is committed when people distance themselves from God. Some believe in “karma,” that what goes around comes around. Some believe wrongdoing is a matter of human nature, psychology, sociology, etc.
• Salvation
Some believe in salvation through faith in God and Jesus Christ, along with doing good works and doing no harm to others. Many believe all will be saved, as God is good and forgiving. Some believe in reincarnation and the necessity to eliminate personal greed or to learn all of life’s lessons before achieving enlightenment or salvation. For some, the concepts of salvation or enlightenment are irrelevant or disbelieved.
• Undeserving Suffering
Diverse beliefs. Most Unitarians do not believe that Satan causes suffering. Some believe suffering is part of God’s plan, will, or design, even if we don’t immediately understand it. Some don’t believe in any spiritual reasons for suffering, and most take a humanistic approach to helping those in need.
• Contemporary Issues
The Unitarian Universalist Association’s stance is to protect the personal right to choose abortion. Other contemporary views include working for equality for homosexuals, gender equality, a secular approach to divorce and remarriage, working to end poverty, promoting peace and nonviolence, and environmental protection.
Beliefnet: Belief-O-Matic, Religion Beliefs, What Religion Am I Quiz -- Beliefnet.com
Belief in Deity
Very diverse beliefs--Unitarian/Universalists welcome all deity beliefs as well as nontheistic beliefs. Some congregations are formed for those who share a common belief, e.g. Christianity.
• Incarnations
Very diverse beliefs, including belief in no incarnations, or that all are the embodiment of God. Some believe Christ is God's Son, or not Son but "Wayshower."
• Origin of Universe and Life
Diverse beliefs, but most believe in the Bible as symbolic and that natural processes account for origins.
• After Death
Diverse beliefs, but most believe that heaven and hell are not places but are symbolic. Some believe heaven and hell are states of consciousness either in life or continuing after death; some believe in reincarnation; some believe that afterlife is nonexistent or not known or not important, as actions in life are all that matter.
• Why Evil?
Most do not believe that humanity inherited original sin from Adam and Eve or that Satan actually exists. Most believe that God is good and made people inherently good but also with free will and an imperfect nature that leads some to immoral behavior. Diverse beliefs. Some believe wrong is committed when people distance themselves from God. Some believe in “karma,” that what goes around comes around. Some believe wrongdoing is a matter of human nature, psychology, sociology, etc.
• Salvation
Some believe in salvation through faith in God and Jesus Christ, along with doing good works and doing no harm to others. Many believe all will be saved, as God is good and forgiving. Some believe in reincarnation and the necessity to eliminate personal greed or to learn all of life’s lessons before achieving enlightenment or salvation. For some, the concepts of salvation or enlightenment are irrelevant or disbelieved.
• Undeserving Suffering
Diverse beliefs. Most Unitarians do not believe that Satan causes suffering. Some believe suffering is part of God’s plan, will, or design, even if we don’t immediately understand it. Some don’t believe in any spiritual reasons for suffering, and most take a humanistic approach to helping those in need.
• Contemporary Issues
The Unitarian Universalist Association’s stance is to protect the personal right to choose abortion. Other contemporary views include working for equality for homosexuals, gender equality, a secular approach to divorce and remarriage, working to end poverty, promoting peace and nonviolence, and environmental protection.
M.A.C. head.
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If you're insulted, that's YOUR fault, because she said nothing to you or about you and what you believe, and neither have I.
The bible is a book, and anyone can take lessons from it if they so choose.
To say that people who don't believe in God can't learn things from the bible is hypocritical and stupid, to say the least.
| Originally Posted by RaynelleM
I wasn't saying that she or anyone else should not live their lives by rules such as the ones you've listed just because they are part of the 10 Commandments. However, to say you do not believe in God but you are following His Commandments is pretty hypocritical especially since there are people like me that do believe in God and know that you can not pick and choose what you wish to follow from the Bible. For someone to say they are only following some of the Commandments but not all is pretty insulting to those that take the Bible and 10 Commandments seriously. Perhaps the people that do not believe in God or follow the Bible should not say they follow the “10 Commandments” as it is most definitely part of the Bible and more importantly were given directly to Moses by God (so you can not say they are applicable to anyone and everyone when the people in question do not believe in Him). Maybe it would be better call the ones that they choose to follow “basic human rules/laws” as concertina was suggesting and not borrow from a book they do not believe in. |
If you're insulted, that's YOUR fault, because she said nothing to you or about you and what you believe, and neither have I.
The bible is a book, and anyone can take lessons from it if they so choose.
To say that people who don't believe in God can't learn things from the bible is hypocritical and stupid, to say the least.
M.A.C. head.
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That's exactly my point.
| Originally Posted by concertina
.....they're basic human kindness and decency and those ideas have been around way before the bible was ever put to paper... |
That's exactly my point.
