Religion Poll

[hilariousandco]

"God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him. Yet his shadow still looms. How shall we comfort ourselves, the murderers of all murderers? What was holiest and mightiest of all that the world has yet owned has bled to death under our knives: who will wipe this blood off us?" Nietzsche, "They Gay Science"

Don't post any quotes that mention 'god' in them even if it's not meant to be taken literal as kuroman will come and put it on his list of philosophers and scientists who believe in god  .

Who is kuroman? xD

Haha, a user on here who thinks Hawking, Einstein and Sagan are believers in god (even though they're not).

[patt0]

"God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him. Yet his shadow still looms. How shall we comfort ourselves, the murderers of all murderers? What was holiest and mightiest of all that the world has yet owned has bled to death under our knives: who will wipe this blood off us?" Nietzsche, "They Gay Science"

Nothing against religion, but I really think we shouldn't  try to find meaning to life through religion. We are free and should be responsible by our own actions and try to surpass ourselves because that is the only good thing worth doing, and not because we want to get to heaven or something like that. Strange things have been done in name on religions, because people sometimes just stop thinking for themselves and just get swallowed by dogmas.

I think religion is as such a good thing. Almost all religions has the message "Don't be a douche" as the most important one, even though they can have crazy rules around it. But the "Don't be a douche" rule is a good one. Some people however, stops thinking for themselves and instead only follows "whatever the holy book/script is called". That's not a good thing. Also, the world would be quite a boring place if it wasn't for religions and stuff.

If only it did just say 'don't be a douche'. We don't need to get our morality from the bible or any other religious texts. There's a hell of a lot of immoral things in there that people tend to ignore.

Exactly, and that's my point about "people must not stop thinking for themselves". The overall message is usually acceptance and forgiveness, but there's a lot of other weird stuff in there as well.

But you don't need religion to get to that message. If you just try to surpass yourself you don't really need to take advantage over others. You can grow without being a "douche". The thing is, that to really be part of a religion that means that you should obey their rules. Ant they have so many strange things in them. For instance Christianity (and many others) have so many taboos about the body and pleasure. It makes no sense. And some people take it so seriously the they make stupid things about it.
If your goal is to learn, be educated (in an ethic way, not just get a job) you really don't need a religion, because they just narrow your will to grow. (and again grow in a proper way, not take advantage over others)

[Honeybooboo]

"God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him. Yet his shadow still looms. How shall we comfort ourselves, the murderers of all murderers? What was holiest and mightiest of all that the world has yet owned has bled to death under our knives: who will wipe this blood off us?" Nietzsche, "They Gay Science"

Nothing against religion, but I really think we shouldn't  try to find meaning to life through religion. We are free and should be responsible by our own actions and try to surpass ourselves because that is the only good thing worth doing, and not because we want to get to heaven or something like that. Strange things have been done in name on religions, because people sometimes just stop thinking for themselves and just get swallowed by dogmas.

I think religion is as such a good thing. Almost all religions has the message "Don't be a douche" as the most important one, even though they can have crazy rules around it. But the "Don't be a douche" rule is a good one. Some people however, stops thinking for themselves and instead only follows "whatever the holy book/script is called". That's not a good thing. Also, the world would be quite a boring place if it wasn't for religions and stuff.

If only it did just say 'don't be a douche'. We don't need to get our morality from the bible or any other religious texts. There's a hell of a lot of immoral things in there that people tend to ignore.

Exactly, and that's my point about "people must not stop thinking for themselves". The overall message is usually acceptance and forgiveness, but there's a lot of other weird stuff in there as well.

Maybe don't be douche should be  new commandment.

Maybe thats the only rule we need?

[blacksails]

"God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him. Yet his shadow still looms. How shall we comfort ourselves, the murderers of all murderers? What was holiest and mightiest of all that the world has yet owned has bled to death under our knives: who will wipe this blood off us?" Nietzsche, "They Gay Science"

Nothing against religion, but I really think we shouldn't  try to find meaning to life through religion. We are free and should be responsible by our own actions and try to surpass ourselves because that is the only good thing worth doing, and not because we want to get to heaven or something like that. Strange things have been done in name on religions, because people sometimes just stop thinking for themselves and just get swallowed by dogmas.

I think religion is as such a good thing. Almost all religions has the message "Don't be a douche" as the most important one, even though they can have crazy rules around it. But the "Don't be a douche" rule is a good one. Some people however, stops thinking for themselves and instead only follows "whatever the holy book/script is called". That's not a good thing. Also, the world would be quite a boring place if it wasn't for religions and stuff.

If only it did just say 'don't be a douche'. We don't need to get our morality from the bible or any other religious texts. There's a hell of a lot of immoral things in there that people tend to ignore.

Exactly, and that's my point about "people must not stop thinking for themselves". The overall message is usually acceptance and forgiveness, but there's a lot of other weird stuff in there as well.

But you don't need religion to get to that message. If you just try to surpass yourself you don't really need to take advantage over others. You can grow without being a "douche". The thing is, that to really be part of a religion that means that you should obey their rules. Ant they have so many strange things in them. For instance Christianity (and many others) have so many taboos about the body and pleasure. It makes no sense. And some people take it so seriously the they make stupid things about it.
If your goal is to learn, be educated (in an ethic way, not just get a job) you really don't need a religion, because they just narrow your will to grow. (and again grow in a proper way, not take advantage over others)

You don't necessarily need a religion, but I believe spirituality is very important for the human mind. The world becomes much more beautiful with that added.

[Honeybooboo]

"God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him. Yet his shadow still looms. How shall we comfort ourselves, the murderers of all murderers? What was holiest and mightiest of all that the world has yet owned has bled to death under our knives: who will wipe this blood off us?" Nietzsche, "They Gay Science"

Nothing against religion, but I really think we shouldn't  try to find meaning to life through religion. We are free and should be responsible by our own actions and try to surpass ourselves because that is the only good thing worth doing, and not because we want to get to heaven or something like that. Strange things have been done in name on religions, because people sometimes just stop thinking for themselves and just get swallowed by dogmas.

I think religion is as such a good thing. Almost all religions has the message "Don't be a douche" as the most important one, even though they can have crazy rules around it. But the "Don't be a douche" rule is a good one. Some people however, stops thinking for themselves and instead only follows "whatever the holy book/script is called". That's not a good thing. Also, the world would be quite a boring place if it wasn't for religions and stuff.

If only it did just say 'don't be a douche'. We don't need to get our morality from the bible or any other religious texts. There's a hell of a lot of immoral things in there that people tend to ignore.

Exactly, and that's my point about "people must not stop thinking for themselves". The overall message is usually acceptance and forgiveness, but there's a lot of other weird stuff in there as well.

But you don't need religion to get to that message. If you just try to surpass yourself you don't really need to take advantage over others. You can grow without being a "douche". The thing is, that to really be part of a religion that means that you should obey their rules. Ant they have so many strange things in them. For instance Christianity (and many others) have so many taboos about the body and pleasure. It makes no sense. And some people take it so seriously the they make stupid things about it.
If your goal is to learn, be educated (in an ethic way, not just get a job) you really don't need a religion, because they just narrow your will to grow. (and again grow in a proper way, not take advantage over others)

You don't necessarily need a religion, but I believe spirituality is very important for the human mind. The world becomes much more beautiful with that added.

I don't think it does.

[hilariousandco]

"God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him. Yet his shadow still looms. How shall we comfort ourselves, the murderers of all murderers? What was holiest and mightiest of all that the world has yet owned has bled to death under our knives: who will wipe this blood off us?" Nietzsche, "They Gay Science"

Nothing against religion, but I really think we shouldn't  try to find meaning to life through religion. We are free and should be responsible by our own actions and try to surpass ourselves because that is the only good thing worth doing, and not because we want to get to heaven or something like that. Strange things have been done in name on religions, because people sometimes just stop thinking for themselves and just get swallowed by dogmas.

I think religion is as such a good thing. Almost all religions has the message "Don't be a douche" as the most important one, even though they can have crazy rules around it. But the "Don't be a douche" rule is a good one. Some people however, stops thinking for themselves and instead only follows "whatever the holy book/script is called". That's not a good thing. Also, the world would be quite a boring place if it wasn't for religions and stuff.

If only it did just say 'don't be a douche'. We don't need to get our morality from the bible or any other religious texts. There's a hell of a lot of immoral things in there that people tend to ignore.

Exactly, and that's my point about "people must not stop thinking for themselves". The overall message is usually acceptance and forgiveness, but there's a lot of other weird stuff in there as well.

But you don't need religion to get to that message. If you just try to surpass yourself you don't really need to take advantage over others. You can grow without being a "douche". The thing is, that to really be part of a religion that means that you should obey their rules. Ant they have so many strange things in them. For instance Christianity (and many others) have so many taboos about the body and pleasure. It makes no sense. And some people take it so seriously the they make stupid things about it.
If your goal is to learn, be educated (in an ethic way, not just get a job) you really don't need a religion, because they just narrow your will to grow. (and again grow in a proper way, not take advantage over others)

You don't necessarily need a religion, but I believe spirituality is very important for the human mind. The world becomes much more beautiful with that added.

Define 'spirituality'. A lot of people seem to use that word and everybody seems to have a different definition (or they don't actually know what they mean themselves when they use it  ).

[Lauda]

Who is kuroman? xD

Haha, a user on here who thinks Hawking, Einstein and Sagan are believers in god (even though they're not).

We have way too many ignorant people these days. What they believe in, must be true. 

[rhino34567]

Having a religion is just one of many paths through life. You may choose to be Christian, Muslim, or Atheist, but truth is it doesn't really matter. In the end, the only thing that matters is what you did with your life.

[blacksails]

Define 'spirituality'. A lot of people seem to use that word and everybody seems to have a different definition (or they don't actually know what they mean themselves when they use it  ).

Your spirit. Everything around us. We're all connected in some way. It's important to search for peace within, and peace with the world around us. You don't have to believe in any gods, or in some greater power, but you still have to believe in yourself and that thing that is you. Not only will you feel peaceful and good, you will probably become a "better" person to everyone else.
That's spirituality to me!

You don't necessarily need a religion, but I believe spirituality is very important for the human mind. The world becomes much more beautiful with that added.

I don't think it does.

Have you ever tried it? Otherwise you should totally try it out!

[jinjuro]

The Common Good Advocate - I'm the founder. 

What the hell is that?

My newly created religion the religion for the modern world. 

[tins]

I'm not sure which religion I'd be considered. I DO celebrate Festivus each year.
It's a Festivus for the rest of us!

[Lauda]

The Common Good Advocate - I'm the founder. 

What the hell is that?

My newly created religion the religion for the modern world. 

You've created a new religion yourself? Does the world look like we need more?

[blacksails]

The Common Good Advocate - I'm the founder.  

What the hell is that?

My newly created religion the religion for the modern world.  

You've created a new religion yourself? Does the world look like we need more?

It gets a more interesting place the more religions there are!
Kopimism is for example a quite new and very interesting one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missionary_Church_of_Kopimism

[Lauda]

It gets a more interesting place the more religions there are!
Kopimism is for example a quite new and very interesting one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missionary_Church_of_Kopimism

You mean they add more craziness to this world? Yeah this is an interesting one, I've heard about it before.

[blacksails]

It gets a more interesting place the more religions there are!
Kopimism is for example a quite new and very interesting one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missionary_Church_of_Kopimism

You mean they add more craziness to this world? Yeah this is an interesting one, I've heard about it before.

Some does, some promotes peace and understanding. But still, the world would not be as interesting without religions.

[ShibaWow]

wow
bitcoin users are godless creatures

[Lauda]

wow
bitcoin users are godless creatures

With great knowledge comes Agnosticism.  

[Rulishix]

wow
bitcoin users are godless creatures

With great knowledge comes Agnosticism.  

Just looked at the poll. Holy shitballs! I didn't realize there were so many agnostics using bitcoin. I'm impressed!

[Lauda]

wow
bitcoin users are godless creatures

With great knowledge comes Agnosticism.  

Just looked at the poll. Holy shitballs! I didn't realize there were so many agnostics using bitcoin. I'm impressed!

Mostly atheists and agnostics, according to the poll.

[beetcoin]

wow
bitcoin users are godless creatures

With great knowledge comes Agnosticism.  

Just looked at the poll. Holy shitballs! I didn't realize there were so many agnostics using bitcoin. I'm impressed!

Mostly atheists and agnostics, according to the poll.

no, more like "mostly atheists and christians."