Clarakore Posted October 23, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 23, 2012 If you are an atheist and you had to pick a religion which one would you pick? If you are already part of a religion but had to convert to another then which one would you convert to? Obviously those who would refuse to pick or convert should not post unless they have something very funny to say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mule Posted October 23, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 23, 2012 What ever one it is that allows me to come back in my next life as a full horse, preferably Secretariate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginarynumber1 Posted October 23, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Last Thursdayism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super-Fly Posted October 23, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Christianity, i miss my foreskin... Thanks, Edited October 23, 2012 by Super-Fly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talion Posted October 23, 2012 #5 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Agnosticism is the view that the truth values of certain claims—especially claims about the existence or non-existence of any deity, but also other religious and metaphysical claims—are unknown and (so far as can be judged) unknowable.[1][2][3] Agnosticism can be defined in various ways, and is sometimes used to indicate doubt or a skeptical approach to questions. In some senses, agnosticism is a stance about the difference between belief and knowledge, rather than about any specific claim or belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlis Posted October 23, 2012 #6 Share Posted October 23, 2012 If you are an atheist and you had to pick a religion which one would you pick? If you are already part of a religion but had to convert to another then which one would you convert to? Obviously those who would refuse to pick or convert should not post unless they have something very funny to say. Hi Chasingtherabbit,A sort-of real-life example of your hypothetical questions could be paraphrased as follows: If you are not a member of any club/association and if you had to pick one, which would you pick? If you already are a member of a club/association, but had to leave and join another, which would you choose? Chasingtherabbit -- My point is that religion is not a club/association. That said, many people actually do pick and choose a religion of their choice (or grew up in one), in a somewhat similar way that they may choose to become members of a club or association. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromdor Posted October 23, 2012 #7 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'd be a Raelian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted October 23, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Is there a religion that doesn't have a heap of man made rules and tell's you how to lead your life? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlis Posted October 23, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Is there a religion that doesn't have a heap of man made rules and tell's you how to lead your life? Christianity ... *assuming that* the ideas in the Bible are God-inspired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashotep Posted October 23, 2012 #10 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Church of Hilander would be my choice. Everyone would be welcome no matter what planet you were from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever Learning Posted October 23, 2012 #11 Share Posted October 23, 2012 as a christian i would choose atheism. i hear they believe in a omnipresent spagetii monster and have a prophet called dawkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Dangerously Posted October 23, 2012 #12 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Breathairian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamato Posted October 23, 2012 #13 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Many arguments here both for and against religion suggest an entrenched position that a religion is either good or bad. I borrow good things from all religions. I have found that the richer and wider we allow ourselves to explore, the better philosophy for living we can live by. It's when we think we know it all and stop looking that we really lose the plot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted October 23, 2012 #14 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Christianity ... *assuming that* the ideas in the Bible are God-inspired. I wouldn't ever assume that is correct.. It does tell you how to lead your life..and is packed with rules.. Edited October 23, 2012 by Beckys_Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlis Posted October 23, 2012 #15 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Many arguments here both for and against religion suggest an entrenched position that a religion is either good or bad. I borrow good things from all religions. I have found that the richer and wider we allow ourselves to explore, the better philosophy for living we can live by. It's when we think we know it all and stop looking that we really lose the plot. Yamato -- In my opinion, if anyone was to "borrow good things from all religions", such a person subscribes to a philosophy, rather than commits to a belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Fluffs Posted October 23, 2012 #16 Share Posted October 23, 2012 The brotherhood of the assassin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted October 23, 2012 #17 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) as a christian i would choose atheism. Oh you Judas lol Seriously.. even though many will not class it as a religion.. I think you may have *sort of * answered my question... Atheism.. No rules and no one nagging me how to lead my life.. Edited October 23, 2012 by Beckys_Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euphorbia Posted October 23, 2012 #18 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Atheism works great for me! Other than that........I would choose the religion of me.......that is.....if I get to have all of the special, magical powers that come with the job.......and of course a swell retirement package.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasina Posted October 23, 2012 #19 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) I would be a Reasonabilist. http://parksandrecre..._Reasonabilists http://parksandrecre...rp_the_Surveyor Edited October 23, 2012 by Hasina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamato Posted October 23, 2012 #20 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yamato -- In my opinion, if anyone was to "borrow good things from all religions", such a person subscribes to a philosophy, rather than commits to a belief. Since I'm describing myself here and not a hypothetical person, it's a philosophy that doesn't commit to nor reject the beliefs of others. People will believe what they do, and I can't presume to know the reasons why. Judging people for believing something different than I do, as if I know better than they, would seem to be the height of conceit. Belief is not knowledge, something those screaming "Prove it!" don't understand. I think that's the more relevant distinction here where philosophy is concerned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted October 23, 2012 #21 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Atheism is my religion, reason is my god.....and I ain't converting in a million years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlyeh Posted October 24, 2012 #22 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Christianity ... *assuming that* the ideas in the Bible are God-inspired. So basically most religions that claim their doctrine came from a deity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted October 24, 2012 #23 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Christianity ... *assuming that* the ideas in the Bible are God-inspired. But what about the ten commandments ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted October 24, 2012 #24 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It all comes from one place. So its all good. I want to be a purring kittenism purist . A purring kitten on everyone's tummy at bedtime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdohle Posted October 24, 2012 #25 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Wiccan for some reason...if...I wanted to change. peace mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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