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Oh, I don't know! Dx Religion is too complex and confuzzling and it hurts my brain.

I was born Catholic, but now I can't decide between Atheism, Apatheism, Agnosticism, and Maltheism.

I don't really want to explain the Maltheism part, since I have a lot of reasons for believing in that, and it'll probably offend someone anyway. :u

 
I'm technically Christian since I was baptized.

BUT I am Agnostic.

Christian by choice? No.

When you're that little you have no say of what religion you want to be. It's only up to your elders.

 
Atheist

Flutternot-so-shy said:
I would say that athiesm itself is irrational itself, no?
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I'd say you don't know the meaning of the word irrational. Atheism is a completely rational choice. It's choosing not to believe in any of the various religons, none of which make any sense, or have any actual evidence to support them.

 
Cave Johnson said:
Atheist

I'd say you don't know the meaning of the word irrational. Atheism is a completely rational choice. It's choosing not to believe in any of the various religons, none of which make any sense, or have any actual evidence to support them.
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Of course he knows the meaning of irrational, is there any evidence that these dieitys DON'T exist?

 
Remember to keep this conversation rational. Belives are different for everybody. Weather evidance excist in your veiw or not.

Try to keep a level head please.

 
Atheist.

When I was younger I was encouraged to believe in a God, but I've come to my own conclusion that religions are just too hatefilled and restricting for me. I don't want to have to navigate my life based on a set of rules and moral values that have been passed down and translated to the point that no one is exactly sure what it means anymore. People interpret them in different ways, and then they conflict with other religions, which just causes more hate and unacceptance than in the first place. And that's something that I want no part in.

You can believe in a god, and that's fine. You can not believe in a god, and that's fine too. No one can interfere in what you personally believe, and vice versa.

I don't mean to sound blunt, just my opinion/ belief system.

 
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Tbonesam said:
Of course he knows the meaning of irrational, is there any evidence that these dieitys DON'T exist?
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Doesn't need to be any evidence to suggest that they don't exist, it's the job of the person or group making the claim (in this case, Religous groups) to provide evidence that would suggest their claim (their various Religous beliefs) is true. Logically, you would believe in something because evidence has been provided. Evolution, for example. Huge amounts of evidence has been found that would suggest that Evolution is true. Therefore, it makes logical sense to believe in Evolution. Unfortunately, a disturbing number of people aren't logical.

On the other hand, it's illogical to believe in something despite having no evidence that it's actually true, and only changing this belief if and when evidence comes along that suggests it really isn't true. This really makes no sense, because you're believing something just because you can't prove it doesn't exist.

Suppose I claim there is a Pink Unicorn right beside you. Can't see it? That's because it's invisible. It should also be noted that you can't smell this Unicorn, you can't hear it and you can't touch it. It leaves no trace either and cannot do anything to the world. Because of this, there is no way to disprove it.

Logically, we can assume that it is extremely unlikely there is a Unicorn beside you. Can I disprove it? No. But just because I cannot disprove it does not mean it is there. You probably don't believe the Unicorn is there, but if I take the original paragraph and change all the references to a Unicorn to your God of choice, suddenly you believe in it.

Believe in what you want, but learn to think honestly before you make a choice.

 
Cave Johnson said:
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Doesn't need to be any evidence to suggest that they don't exist, it's the job of the person or group making the claim (in this case, Religous groups) to provide evidence that would suggest their claim (their various Religous beliefs) is true. Logically, you would believe in something because evidence has been provided....

...Believe in what you want, but learn to think honestly before you make a choice.
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Let's not make assumptions about others - even if those assumptions seem rational to you. If you don't believe in religions because there is no evidence to support them that's fine, but don't presume everyone should judge things and draw conclusions in the same way as you. Within the scientific community there are many examples of heated, furious and passionate debates about "proven" scientific "facts" and the conclusions we "should" draw from them.

Faith is a conviction or belief in something (be it god(s) or doctrines & teachings such as socialism) without the necessity of proof. Likewise, not all faith is "blind faith". I can't help remembering a short exchange of views in "The Big Bang Theory" between Sheldon Cooper and his mother:

Sheldon: "...I will spend the rest of my life here in Texas trying to teach evolution to creationists."

Mrs Cooper: "You watch your mouth, Shelly. Everyone's entitled to their opinion."

Sheldon: "Evolution isn't an opinion, it's fact."

Mrs Cooper: "And that is your opinion."

 
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Cave Johnson said:
Srs Bsns Caev Post

Doesn't need to be any evidence to suggest that they don't exist, it's the job of the person or group making the claim (in this case, Religous groups) to provide evidence that would suggest their claim (their various Religous beliefs) is true. Logically, you would believe in something because evidence has been provided. Evolution, for example. Huge amounts of evidence has been found that would suggest that Evolution is true. Therefore, it makes logical sense to believe in Evolution. Unfortunately, a disturbing number of people aren't logical.

On the other hand, it's illogical to believe in something despite having no evidence that it's actually true, and only changing this belief if and when evidence comes along that suggests it really isn't true. This really makes no sense, because you're believing something just because you can't prove it doesn't exist.

Suppose I claim there is a Pink Unicorn right beside you. Can't see it? That's because it's invisible. It should also be noted that you can't smell this Unicorn, you can't hear it and you can't touch it. It leaves no trace either and cannot do anything to the world. Because of this, there is no way to disprove it.

Logically, we can assume that it is extremely unlikely there is a Unicorn beside you. Can I disprove it? No. But just because I cannot disprove it does not mean it is there. You probably don't believe the Unicorn is there, but if I take the original paragraph and change all the references to a Unicorn to your God of choice, suddenly you believe in it.

Believe in what you want, but learn to think honestly before you make a choice.
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I never said that they were real, the Unicorn thing is a great example and is often used to show this exact point. I also know that there is lots of proof that evolution is the logical answer. In which I agree with the theory of evolution because it does make sense, BUT if a deity does in someway exist then I would be fine with that also.

 
Tbonesam said:
I never said that they were real, the Unicorn thing is a great example and is often used to show this exact point. I also know that there is lots of proof that evolution is the logical answer. In which I agree with the theory of evolution because it does make sense, BUT if a deity does in someway exist then I would be fine with that also.
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Ah, okay, I misread then. My apologies.

 
Athiest. I'm sorry but i have to agree with George Carlin (look him up on Youtube) when it comes to religion. Not to say there's anything wrong with it, it certainly does serve a purpose indirectly with law and order, as well as teaching ideals, but it's just not 'for me.'

 
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i was brought up as a Lutheran, i don't go to church regularly anymore but i still believe in God

 
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