This is not a thread for bashing on religion. The forum rules on civility and complaining still apply.
This thread is meant to be a welcoming and inviting place for Atheists, Antitheists, and Agnoists to talk about their beliefs and experiences.
edited 3rd Oct '14 1:27:15 PM by Madrugada
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Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul,
ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul.
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So from being Raised Catholic I took the most obvious spiritual path: militant atheism. Which makes dinner table conversations a bit awkward at times.
I like my coffee black just like my metal.PASTAFARIAN! Or you could call me an atheist. Whatever works.
edited 10th May '11 1:28:44 AM by KiriAme
Anyway here's BlackwallYeah, I'm with that. Religion isn't a reason to bash someone. Two of my favorite people in the world attend church regularly, and one teaches religion. Religion is a way for some people to justify their views, and for others a guiding light in a world that makes no sense. There are places where the two overlap.
Very big Daydream Believer. "That's not knowledge, that's a crapshoot!" -Al Murray "Welcome to QI" -Stephen FryWelcome, Spork. Welcome to the cult of Athe!
edited 11th May '11 10:48:24 PM by Enkufka
Very big Daydream Believer. "That's not knowledge, that's a crapshoot!" -Al Murray "Welcome to QI" -Stephen FryI'm firmly of the belief that, if there is a deity of some sort out there, then, at best, humanity is akin to an ant farm and the deity to a kid who find fascination in viewing the little insignificant creatures work on.
At worst, the kid has a magnifying glass on a sunny day.
Switch FC code: SW-4420-1809-1805That is one of the various things I would find interesting if gods do exist. I cannot really say that that is what I think gods are though. MAKING ASSUMPTIONS DOES ME NO GOOD.
I also like thinking of gods as being largely indifferent to existence. Like they don't even pay attention to us. Or gods that made us and watch us for a bit before they grow bored and make new things. Or gods that can't make things at all and are stuck following the same rules that we do. Save that they live longer and are wired to enjoy existence. Or gods that are the laws of things. Like you would have the law of gravity god. He wouldn't be a separate god in control of it. The reason he is in control of it is because he is gravity. If he dies gravity dies. And there will never be a replacement god.
If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan Chah^^I had kinda thought something similar, but because I'm a complete nerd I framed it in the form of educational games. At best God is a 12 year old playing Sim City for the first time, and still learning the ropes. He's trying and he isn't awful, but he still has a lot to work out before he can be consistently competent. At worst God is a five year old with ten minutes left in computer lab, has named us all things like "fart" and "dweeb" and is going to ford every single river in Oregon Trail.
I also like thinking of God as Satan's drinking buddy and good frenemy. They also make bets and have poker nights. It's in Job. MY VIEW IS CANON.
edited 12th May '11 9:35:39 AM by Aondeug
If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan ChahIt's a very interesting cartoon, and very funny for the right sort of sense of humor.
James Garner voices God, who looks just like Jerry Garcia from the Grateful Dead, Alan Cumming does a rather effeminate Devil, and French Stuart from Third Rock from the Sun does the clueless mortal Bob who is caught in the middle of their latest bet with each other. (God promises the Devil that He will destroy the world unless the mortal chosen by the Devil, i.e. Bob, can convince Him that the world is worth saving.)
Laurie Metcalfe of Rosanne plays Bob's wife, and Nancy Cartwright (aka Bart Simpson) plays the daughter.
Of course, since it aired on NBC, it was never given a chance to get ratings, and it was controversial, so it got axed immediately.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God,_the_Devil_and_Bob
edited 12th May '11 3:56:41 PM by belgarathmth
"There are two refuges from the miseries of life: music, and cats." Albert Schweitzer

Agnostic Thor worship is the way to go!
I mean... he's obviously your best bet.
'It's gonna rain!'