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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

Yachar Cogito ergo cogito from Estonia Since: Mar, 2010
Cogito ergo cogito
#276: Apr 30th 2011 at 2:48:53 AM

Agnostic Thor worship is the way to go!

I mean... he's obviously your best bet.

'It's gonna rain!'
pagad Sneering Imperialist from perfidious Albion Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
Sneering Imperialist
#277: Apr 30th 2011 at 6:43:52 AM

...Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn...

With cannon shot and gun blast smash the alien. With laser beam and searing plasma scatter the alien to the stars.
vanthebaron Mystical Monkey Master from Carlyle, Il Since: Sep, 2010
Mystical Monkey Master
#278: Apr 30th 2011 at 9:17:07 AM

[up][up]their savior was nailed to a cross my god has a hammer.

Untitled Power Rangers Story
desdendelle Hooded Crow from Land of Milk and Honey (Sergeant) Relationship Status: Hiding
Hooded Crow
#279: Apr 30th 2011 at 11:39:19 PM

[nonsense]
Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul,
ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul.

[/nonsense]

On empty crossroads, seek the eclipse -- for when Sol and Lua align, the lost shall find their way home.
EarlOfSandvich Since: Jun, 2011
#281: May 3rd 2011 at 3:04:50 PM

I do consider myself an agnostic, so technnically I fit here...

I now go by Graf von Tirol.
caroklim honest narcissist from in bed Since: May, 2011
honest narcissist
#282: May 7th 2011 at 11:46:34 PM

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.
KiriAme Thom Raiwhat? Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
Thom Raiwhat?
#283: May 10th 2011 at 1:27:38 AM

PASTAFARIAN! Or you could call me an atheist. Whatever works.

edited 10th May '11 1:28:44 AM by KiriAme

Anyway here's Blackwall
vanthebaron Mystical Monkey Master from Carlyle, Il Since: Sep, 2010
Mystical Monkey Master
#284: May 10th 2011 at 5:49:50 AM

[up][up]they told me the closing process didn't take.

Untitled Power Rangers Story
FastEddie Since: Apr, 2004
#285: May 11th 2011 at 8:53:24 PM

Carefully posts agreement with the no-gods-for-me folks, not wishing to encourage the let's-talk-shit-about-people folks.

Goal: Clear, Concise and Witty
Enkufka Wandering Student ಠ_ಠ from Bay of White fish Since: Dec, 2009
Wandering Student ಠ_ಠ
#286: May 11th 2011 at 8:56:43 PM

Yeah, 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 Fry
Sporkaganza I'm glasses. Since: May, 2009
I'm glasses.
#287: May 11th 2011 at 10:41:00 PM

Oh, sup, guys. I never visit Troper Covens since most of them don't apply to me, but I'm all over this. Atheist here. The stereotypical Dawkins-loving kind.

Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember them, you are not alone.
Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
Oh My
#288: May 11th 2011 at 10:44:53 PM

Oh the thread is back in existence.

OH HAY PEOPLE. I AM AN AGNOSTIC THEIST. But then I've said that before.

If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan Chah
Sporkaganza I'm glasses. Since: May, 2009
I'm glasses.
#289: May 11th 2011 at 10:46:46 PM

Hello there Aondude.

Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember them, you are not alone.
Enkufka Wandering Student ಠ_ಠ from Bay of White fish Since: Dec, 2009
Wandering Student ಠ_ಠ
#290: May 11th 2011 at 10:47:55 PM

Welcome, Spork. Welcome to the cult of Athe! evil grin

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 Fry
Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
Oh My
#291: May 11th 2011 at 10:48:31 PM

OH HAY SPORK.

I AM AGNOSTIC THEIST. HOW ARE YOU.

If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan Chah
TheHeroHartmut Nerds nearly need needy nerdy nerds from a cave, according to my father (Ancient one) Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
Nerds nearly need needy nerdy nerds
#292: May 12th 2011 at 3:13:04 AM

I'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-4420-1809-1805
Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
Oh My
#293: May 12th 2011 at 9:12:12 AM

That 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
Funnyguts Since: Sep, 2010
#294: May 12th 2011 at 9:32:54 AM

^^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.

Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
Oh My
#295: May 12th 2011 at 9:35:09 AM

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 Chah
vanthebaron Mystical Monkey Master from Carlyle, Il Since: Sep, 2010
Mystical Monkey Master
#296: May 12th 2011 at 9:39:40 AM

aesop rock said "don't act like god and satan don't car pull"

Untitled Power Rangers Story
belgarathmth Since: Apr, 2011
#297: May 12th 2011 at 3:44:39 PM

@Aondeug, your post reminds me of the one-season cartoon "God, the Devil, and Bob", currently in reruns on Cartoon Network Adult Swim.

"There are two refuges from the miseries of life: music, and cats." Albert Schweitzer
Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
Oh My
#298: May 12th 2011 at 3:49:24 PM

Does it? I have never even heard of it. I must look into it just because now.

If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan Chah
belgarathmth Since: Apr, 2011
#299: May 12th 2011 at 3:55:49 PM

It'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
Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
Oh My
#300: May 12th 2011 at 3:57:27 PM

Oooh. Must definitely look into it then.

If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan Chah

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