What religion do you practice?

[xXl0sth0peXx]

Do you practice a certain religion? To what extent? Everyday, once a year, in between?

[Atlantis]

I am Christian, more specifically Catholic. I go to a Catholic school, so attend services and stuff from there, but outside of school I don't really go to Church outside of the important times of year (ie. Christmas, Easter etc etc.)

[PlasmaHam]

Christian, more specifically Baptist. I try to attend church every Sunday and Wednesday.

[Elysium]

I'm Jewish (secular), which has become more of a cultural tradition than a spiritual belief. I honor what holidays I can/know how to, though school sometimes makes that difficult. I've been batmitzvahed though.

[yeehaw]

I personally don't follow any religion, although I went to a Church of England primary school I followed onto a multicultural secondary. I wouldn't specifically say I follow Atheism, however, but I am respectful of others who are religious as it is just a personal preference of mine.

[Sailor Mars]

I’m not particularly religious, but I do follow Roman paganism. I celebrate some Jewish holidays too because my family (my grandmother is Jewish and she celebrates the holidays, my dad doesn’t but I like to)

[Jinglebottom]

I don't care much for religion - I was born into a non-religious Druze family but none of us actually practice it, it's more of an identity than anything. My mom does have a small thing for Catholicism because her mom is Catholic but meh. For all intents and purposes though, I am an atheist.

[Babs]

I lie somewhere between being agnostic and atheist. I think every religion is wrong, but I can't deny that something amazing happened to create the universe, be it of religious or scientific origin.

[Just JT]

I’m a Christian and I practice it faithfully. I attend church almost every Sunday, and go to Sunday school. Yeah, the church I go to has Sunday school through senior high. And I go to youth group also. It a lot of fun, I’m learning a lot, a lot of thing I wish always was, but wasn’t. And I like this.

[Anniebanannie]

I'm a Christian, too. We belong to a non-denominational church. I go to church (almost) every Sunday and belong to the youth group. I think it's challenging and helps me take my thoughts to something higher than everyday things.

[Hamodyalot]

I am Muslim but my family is not very strong religios we go sometimes Friday to the mosque

[Just JT]

I am Muslim but my family is not very strong religios we go sometimes Friday to the mosque

I think Christianity spun off from either Muslim Islam or both. DO you know if that’s true at all?
Or did the Jewish religion come from Muslim and Islam?
I know Christianity came from the Jewish Faith originally but maybe even before that or something?
Or am I just really confused about it?

[Elysium]

I think Christianity spun off from either Muslim Islam or both. DO you know if that’s true at all?
Or did the Jewish religion come from Muslim and Islam?
I know Christianity came from the Jewish Faith originally but maybe even before that or something?
Or am I just really confused about it?
I was taught in high school that Christianity came from Judaism. Islam came later, though not directly from Judaism or Christianity, but it acknowledges if not incorporates biblical prophets and stories from Judaism/Christianity I believe. So the order goes Judaism > Christianity > Islam as far as I know.

[PlasmaHam]

I was taught in high school that Christianity came from Judaism. Islam came later, though not directly from Judaism or Christianity, but it acknowledges if not incorporates biblical prophets and stories from Judaism/Christianity I believe. So the order goes Judaism > Christianity > Islam as far as I know.

Yea, that's how I know it as. Judaism came first, founded by Abraham around 2000 BC. Christianity came as a direct successor from Judaism around 30 AD by Jesus Christ. And Islam was formed as a mish-mash of Christianity, Judaism, and Arabic paganism around 700 AD.

[Hamodyalot]

I think Christianity spun off from either Muslim Islam or both. DO you know if that’s true at all?
Or did the Jewish religion come from Muslim and Islam?
I know Christianity came from the Jewish Faith originally but maybe even before that or something?
Or am I just really confused about it?


I know Islam came after Christian but we n the holly Koran Jesus is written as messenger not good . But I not sure how all is connect .

[Hollywood]

I'm somewhere in between agnosticism and Christianity at the moment, I believe. Which is quite the shift from a couple of years ago, when I was absolutely an atheist.

[Living For Love]

I'm Christian, more specifically Evangelical. I generally attend church every Sunday and sometimes we have special meetings during Easter and Christmas. I have been baptised as well.

[DerBear]

None, simply because I am someone who believes in cold, hard logic. So believe in a higher being is tough for me to fathom.

[NewLeafsFan]

What a great idea this forum is! Congratulations to whoevers idea it was. I'm a Christian btw.

[Jaffe]

I do not attend to any specific religion.
My ancestors are/were Christian. But since the Reformists and Protestants merged... they have been a bit mixed, and perhaps a bit rebellious.

Actually, I see Religion as an academic subject more than a spiritual subject.

[topseededamateur]

Im a muslim but i dont believe it so much

[PlasmaHam]

Actually, I see Religion as an academic subject more than a spiritual subject.
That's a valid way of looking at it. There is much you can gain from studying religion without necessarily having any spiritual connection to it.

[Ansonn]

Pentecostal. I don't always go to church (I'm too bloody lazy + late night gaming sessions make for oversleeping) but I must confess I practice it rather loosely, not to the wire.

[Microcosm]

I currently practice Theravadan Buddhism. I've been getting much deeper and more consistently into practicing it. It has been very helpful with getting into a happier state of mind.

[BlackParadePixie]

I identify with wicca. Am I much of a practitioner? No...not totally, but I do some things.

[wolfbuddy]

I'm an atheist but I'm starting to believe in a sort of cosmic divine force.

[Turbofan explosion]

I'm not religious. But I do celebrate Christmas (IDK why lol).

[Bull]

I am a Christian. I grew up in a Southern Baptist Church. Now, as a young adult, I am involved in a non denominational fellowship that follows the Bible. I parted ways with Baptists for many reasons. My bf grew up Catholic and we wanted a church home were we were both comfortable and found this wonderful, non judgmental fellowship of believers who reached out to us in Christian love.

[MeganA]

catholic

[Chetz]

My family are Roman Catholic by practice, but I prefer logic over faith.

[Turbofan explosion]

I am atheist, I am nonreligious even though I celebrate christmas

[Seraph]

I'm a Hindu but believe all gods are different forms of the same God.

[hjhj]

I'm Christian, not at all following the stereotypical idea though...

[ska8er]

Christian Catholic-I attend Mass every Sunday.
An hour out of the week to meditate and unwind
doesn't hurt.

[MissMolly]

I am Catholic, and go to Mass most Sundays.

[Abyssal Echo]

I'm Protestant Christian.... I don't follow any specific denomination.

[Sailor Mars]

I identify with wicca. Am I much of a practitioner? No...not totally, but I do some things.

I’m guessing you’re the other pagan then? :lol:

[BlackParadePixie]

I’m guessing you’re the other pagan then? :lol:

correct

[Sailor Mars]

correct

Interesting :D how’d u get into Wicca?

[BlackParadePixie]

Interesting :D how’d u get into Wicca?
just read about it, thought it sounded like it fit for me.

[RavenTheGoddess]

I used to practice spiritual satanism but once I found out their preachers were neo-nazis, that turned me off. I practice Theravada Buddhism now.

Edit: any chance that someone could provide a complete pdf of the Pali Canon?
Edit 2: Never mind, I found one.

[Dalcourt]

I am Catholic but also very attached to New Orleans Voodoo. Which has way more parallels to Catholicism as most Catholics admit.

[Princesa77]

Christian, but backslid Catholic. Nowadays I believe more in spirituality than a specific faith. There is beauty, light, warmth and gentleness even in a lit candle.

[Fritz]

My family has always been Protestant Christians, Lutherans to be exact. but that may be because we are from scandinavia

[Lillynet]

Christian :)

[ava.anonymous]

I'm an atheist but also think I may be bore of an agnostic

[Axrow]

I believe Jesus is God (Christian).

[mick01]

I was raised a Catholic and go to a Catholic high school. But I'm not religious and don't go to church and not a believer of all the rituals.

[ncraw]

Im catholic and my family goes to church

[Sandra123]

Christian! :yes:
Is only true religion!

[niceguy44]

Jewish

[Fritz]

Christian! :yes:
Is only true religion!

Neat, love

[Nikki_1]

I am a Christian but I don't go to church much, I do have issues with most of the main-stream religions and find a lot of hypocrisy and paganism in their teachings.

[Contraman]

Secular Buddhism. There's really no exact definition for it, but for me it's basically the beliefs and ideals of Buddhism without the spirituality.

[Kyle111]

I'm Catholic and go to a Catholic high school, but I'm not crazy religious.

[Danieldv77]

Some sort of Christianity relating to Catholicism, but with beliefs that are more 'scientific?' in a way.

[JustHaveFun]

None!

[Jericho14]

My family is Catholic. But my dad’s biological father was a Muslim

[Martainfey96]

Lutheran

[RCT109]

I am Catholic dont always go to church but when i do I like the Latin form of the Mass

[Stanley02]

Do you practice a certain religion? To what extent? Everyday, once a year, in between?

Atheism is not a religion... it should merge into the ‘I don’t have a religion’ category.

[xXl0sth0peXx]

Atheism is not a religion... it should merge into the ‘I don’t have a religion’ category.


While yes, you are correct that atheism is not a religion, the point of the two separate categories is to differentiate between the people who consider themselves to be "atheist", and those who don't consider themselves to be anything. Not practicing any religion being an atheist are two different things.

[Stanley02]

While yes, you are correct that atheism is not a religion, the point of the two separate categories is to differentiate between the people who consider themselves to be "atheist", and those who don't consider themselves to be anything. Not practicing any religion being an atheist are two different things.

Fair point

[DriveAlive]

I currently consider myself to be an atheist but I still have ties to Judaism and Catholicism. I went to Catholic school growing up so I am the most familiar with that religion but my family is Jewish so I feel culturally connected to Judaism the most.

[Fourth]

I am a catholic, who went to a catholic high school. Though they don't push us to be so involved with everything, all they need is respect for the religion's traditions.

[Beach_Blonde]

Ive never really practiced any religion, never went to church or got baptized. I don't believe in all that. I guess im more spiritual then religious

[TheAP]

I used to be Christian, but don't really practice any religion now. I'm agnostic.

[Chrisbm]

Mormon

[Matsya]

I am Baha'i, but from an hindu background so we still celebrate some hindu festivals with relatives that are not baha'i.

Our religion is very peaceful. The things I like about it is that we have many volunteer project to help in the city... So I met many nice people that way. We also have youth group where we basically talk about our problems, problems we see in our community and in the world and we try to find solution.

The things I dont like is that we have many holydays and I dont always want to miss school. Also, nobody knows about our religion so I always have to explain.

[jwags808]

Atheist here lol

[SDeLucca]

My parents are Roman Catholics but I consider myself Agnostic

[Char03]

I have been brought up a Christian (catholic) but while I believe I don't believe everything the church teaches, I think some things are just made up by religious leaders to try and control people's behaviour.

[inactiveguy678]

Born and Raised Christian (Catholic) Atheist and Anti- Theist.

[Oscar-V3.0]

We are catholic, we go to the church usually, but not every sunday

[msw2948]

I am an observant Jew: I keep Shabbos and I keep Kosher. My parents don't. I believe in complete gender equality in Judaism.

[Averageteenboy]

I practice a Native American religion, because my mum is Aztec

[erik2000]

Catholic

[nickole999]

i am orthodox christian

[nickerasic]

My family is Christian and I grew up Christian and my name is Jake - its short for Jacob which is a bible name

[SilentGlacialFang]

I'm a Methodist Christian. I didn't really start believing until around 4 years ago. Before that, my family didn't really talk about God or anything about Him and I didn't even think about Him (so I was effectively Agnostic), but then we moved to a really religious area and started church hopping until we decided we liked the Methodist church the best.

[AshleighB]

I don’t really practice a religion but I am a catholic so is my mum, but my dad is Church of England, none us go to church except for midnight mass as Christmas

[xSashax]

Me and my family are not religious. We do respect some religious traditions and don’t mind going to a church on Christmas as a social thing.

[Chrisbm]

Me and my family are members/Attend The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!

[centreoftheuniverse]

i can't really say what i belong to. i'm basically an eclectic witch i.e. i pull traditions and beliefs from a lot of pagan/Wiccan paths. i believe in many goddesses, energy, power... i don't beloieve there is one supreme being but rather spiritual entities and energy within all of us... it's a bit complicated, but i do what i think feels right.

[Oscar-V3.0]

Basically I am catholic,
i dont believe there is a specifig goddess of nature, but I do believe that if we dont stop destroying mother nature, she's going to strike back

[theblue]

I am an Atheist.

[Dav1d]

Agnostic

[Oscar-V3.0]

I am an Atheist.

Agnostic
Whats the difference between those 2?

[Jermy]

My family is Catholic

[Dav1d]

Whats the difference between those 2?

an agnostic is an atheist who lacks the courage of his conviction. :P

[Jason2005]

I am catholic and I still go to Sunday school. When you loose a sibling you hope there is a god.

[Natacha]

I'm an atheist. And I'm probably one of those atheists who are not open to the possibility of believing

[Oscar-V3.0]

I'm an atheist. And I'm probably one of those atheists who are not open to the possibility of believing
How do you think the universe was created then?
Why are we on earth?
What do you think happens after we die?

[Natacha]

How do you think the universe was created then?
Why are we on earth?
What do you think happens after we die?

Big bang
Evolution
Nothing

[Oscar-V3.0]

How do you think the universe was created then?
Why are we on earth?
What do you think happens after we die?

Big bang
Evolution
Nothing

I mean what's our purpose being on Earth?

[Natacha]

The same as any other animal. We've just evolved to be more intelligent and have done a lot to make it comfortable for our selves. No godly pictures here

[Shiny Moon]

I'm kinda atheist.

[Fuwod9giw9s9c9e9]

I guess I'd say I'm agnostic. I don't believe in a particular God, but I'm open to the idea of some higher power if there was ever proof. I admire people who believe tho :)

[tessa-]

In curious about Norse paganism like my ancestors I guess

[Mariooo]

Catholic

[Bluegrass]

Hare Krishna.

[liberal raj]

atheism is not a religion

[Karkat]

I don’t think I’ve ever actually replied to this
Huh.

I was raised a Jehovah’s Witness, but I’m agnostic. I believe something’s out there, but I don’t personally believe we can know for sure

[Xuan]

I am a Buddhist.

[ShyBF]

people like me are called "bad catholics"

[Kastanis]

my family are Christians (Lutherans), but i am atheist.

[Spooky_Eli]

I'm pretty close to LaVeyan Satanism at this point but, that's not really a religon so..

[Oscar-V3.0]

people like me are called "bad catholics"

What does it mean?

[Emilyfox]

I think Christianity spun off from either Muslim Islam or both. DO you know if that’s true at all?
Or did the Jewish religion come from Muslim and Islam?
I know Christianity came from the Jewish Faith originally but maybe even before that or something?
Or am I just really confused about it?

Christianity pre-dates Islam.
First Judaism, then the split where those who believed Jesus was the prophecy of the messiah fulfilled became Christians, those who rejected he was the messiah were still Jews etc
Islam came along later and is from the same cultural region, both have their roots from Abraham (hence Abrahamic faiths) and was monotheistic like Judaism and Christianity. Islam is just a lot more dangerous, racist and fierce if you choose to leave it and particularly is bad if your female.
If you compare religious figures like Jesus and Mohammed, the differences are very polarising

Jesus:
Non-violence
Accepting of all ethnic/lifestyle backgrounds
Put all others before himself
Lived by example
Forgave all

Mohammed:
War criminal
Child sex offender
Thief
Said to kill Jews (and others) where they were found
Pro slavery

Basically Jesus would be loathed by government today as a bit of a social anarchist who would say pay your taxes but don’t buy the lies and push helping the poor and sick... maybe would be in legal trouble for healing people without a license to practice medicine
Mohammed would probably be serving multiple life sentences if alive today for how he operated

[Emilyfox]

people like me are called "bad catholics"

Because you touch kids inappropriately or don’t go to church enough?

[Zika]

Jesus:
Non-violence
Accepting of all ethnic/lifestyle backgrounds


You are implying a distinction between Jesus and Christianity, right?

[Emilyfox]

You are implying a distinction between Jesus and Christianity, right?

Yep, if you look at the people who the religion is based on/created it
Jesus v Mohammed - one is a good guy, one is evil

[Zika]

Yep, if you look at the people who the religion is based on/created it
Jesus v Mohammed - one is a good guy, one is evil

That wasn't my point (and I don't agree with that anyhow).

My point was, Jesus might have advocated non-violence
and acceptance of all ethnic/lifestyle backgrounds, but Christianity certainly does not.

[Emilyfox]

That wasn't my point (and I don't agree with that anyhow).

My point was, Jesus might have advocated non-violence
and acceptance of all ethnic/lifestyle backgrounds, but Christianity certainly does not.

It’s supposed to though, if followed properly it does

And Mohammed was evil.
He was a child rapist and a murderer with no particular redeeming values, what more do you need?

[Zika]

It’s supposed to though, if followed properly it does

And Mohammed was evil.
He was a child rapist and a murderer with no particular redeeming values, what more do you need?

Certain sects of Christianity, large ones in fact, do not accept all lifestyles and that comes from the Infallible one. No questions asked.

[Emilyfox]

Certain sects of Christianity, large ones in fact, do not accept all lifestyles and that comes from the Infallible one. No questions asked.

For example?

[Zika]

For example?

Well, let's begin with Catholicism.

[Emilyfox]

What lifestyles not accepted by Jesus I mean

[Shaythen]

I’ve always been raised Baptist

[Zika]

What lifestyles not accepted by Jesus I mean

I asked if you were referring to Jesus, or Christianity. You said your comment applies to both.

Catholicism for example, doesn't accept homosexual lifestyle (so as not to appear sacreligious, I'll spare mentioning the obvious exception to this).
As for violence, history is filled with it.

[Oscar-V3.0]

Catholicism for example, doesn't accept homosexual lifestyle
Not catholicism in general.
Only a little minority, but unfortunately that's those that are talked about the most
Most catholics dont care one bit who their neighbor sleeps with

[Zika]

Not catholicism in general.
Only a little minority, but unfortunately that's those that are talked about the most
Most catholics dont care one bit who their neighbor sleeps with

I'm going to be very careful here because religion is a sensitive subject and I don't currently practice Catholicism.

Emilyfox was comparing Jesus and Mohammad and Christianity and Islam. She made a statement about how Christianity was if it was "followed correctly".

My comment was not about individual Catholics, but what Catholicism teaches.
Those who 'follow Catholicism correctly' oppose homosexuality. That's what the religion teaches. It's even a stronger issue in Catholicism because there is only one version of it; one person who says what's right and wrong.

Those Catholics who accept homosexuality are going against their religion's teachings (not withstanding some recent somewhat ambiguous, but possibly moving in the right direction comments by the current Pope).

[cozoe]

I am Christian, specifically Presbyterian, but don't care for organized religion much anymore. The large number of Christians who are not accepting of me being a lesbian makes it hard for me to want to be around organized religion. At least the church that I go to for the major holidays is part of the Presbyterian group (PCUSA) that is officially accepting of LGBT people but many of the people who go to the church are not.

[Zika]

I am Christian, specifically Presbyterian, but don't care for organized religion much anymore. The large number of Christians who are not accepting of me being a lesbian makes it hard for me to want to be around organized religion. At least the church that I go to for the major holidays is part of the Presbyterian group (PCUSA) that is officially accepting of LGBT people but many of the people who go to the church are not.

That's sad and I've heard it from others.
More and more, though I hear of congregations which welcome gays. If you'd like to be more active in a church (and I'm not necessarily advocating that), I hope you find such a group.

[Amy_n_Annie]

I asked if you were referring to Jesus, or Christianity. You said your comment applies to both.

Catholicism for example, doesn't accept homosexual lifestyle (so as not to appear sacreligious, I'll spare mentioning the obvious exception to this).
As for violence, history is filled with it.

History isn’t that relevant when you look at today
Islam is still violent, particularly to Christians as seen in Pakistan this week and to Jews obv
Islamic law in several countries still sees homosexuals executed by hanging and stoning

Sort of no contest which is the more violent and bigoted / evil faith

[theblue]

I'm an atheist.

[Zika]

History isn’t that relevant when you look at today
Islam is still violent, particularly to Christians as seen in Pakistan this week and to Jews obv
Islamic law in several countries still sees homosexuals executed by hanging and stoning

Sort of no contest which is the more violent and bigoted / evil faith

History isn't relevant? Ok, if you say so.

Boy did you miss the boat.
I'll try this one more time, just for you.

I wasn't comparing Christianity to Islam.
Here, I'll say it again: I wasn't comparing Christianity to Islam.
She said Christianity and Jesus were non-violent and accepting of all lifestyles.
I pointed out where that wasn't true. I did NOT continue the comparison of Christianity to Islam.

And it's unfortunate that in a sensitive thread like this, neither you nor she can manage to express an view without using incendiary terms like 'violent, bigoted and evil faith.'
Then again, that may have to do with your age....13, yeah right.

[Oscar-V3.0]

My comment was not about individual Catholics, but what Catholicism teaches.
Those who 'follow Catholicism correctly' oppose homosexuality. That's what the religion teaches. It's even a stronger issue in Catholicism because there is only one version of it; one person who says what's right and wrong.

Those Catholics who accept homosexuality are going against their religion's teachings (not withstanding some recent somewhat ambiguous, but possibly moving in the right direction comments by the current Pope).

Being catholic does not mean we have to follow what the church says blindly and be a bunch of sheeps

On earth or in the skies, I just don't see God refusing people just because they are gay. No priest, cardinal or book will convince me of the opposite

[Amy_n_Annie]

History isn't relevant? Ok, if you say so.

Boy did you miss the boat.
I'll try this one more time, just for you.

I wasn't comparing Christianity to Islam.
Here, I'll say it again: I wasn't comparing Christianity to Islam.
She said Christianity and Jesus were non-violent and accepting of all lifestyles.
I pointed out where that wasn't true. I did NOT continue the comparison of Christianity to Islam.

And it's unfortunate that in a sensitive thread like this, neither you nor she can manage to express an view without using incendiary terms like 'violent, bigoted and evil faith.'
Then again, that may have to do with your age....13, yeah right.

Well what religion today is more likely to kill a girl for being raped or having had premarital sex?
Or kill someone for expressing their love to someone of the same gender

Or blow someone up because they believe something different?

[Zika]

Being catholic does not mean we have to follow what the church says blindly and be a bunch of sheeps

On earth or in the skies, I just don't see God refusing people just because they are gay. No priest, cardinal or book will convince me of the opposite

"Oscar, Oscar, Oscar," as Felix would say...reread the first line of what I wrote.
Here, I'll repost it for you:
"My comment was not about individual Catholics, but what Catholicism teaches."

Do you see what I'm saying?
I suspect you haven't read the whole exchange between emilyfox and I, but rather just clutched onto one of my posts.

[Zika]

Well what religion today is more likely to kill a girl for being raped or having had premarital sex?
Or kill someone for expressing their love to someone of the same gender

Or blow someone up because they believe something different?

ok, you win. whatever it is you say is right.

How sad you can't engage in an intelligent conversation.
have a nice life.

[Amy_n_Annie]

I tried but no intelligent conversation presented itself
Just the usual anti Christian stuff

[Zika]

I tried but no intelligent conversation presented itself
Just the usual anti Christian stuff

I'm sure you tried your best (for a 13 year old girl...yeah, right), but your best just wasn't good enough.

I said absolutely nothing which a reasonable, rational person could consider to be anti-Christian. I was very careful about that.

Now go to bed. It's past your bedtime.
And stick with the easier, more shallow topics, as is appropriate for a 13 year old girl....yeah, right...with your level of development.

[Leprous]

Can't have debate about religion without namecalling, laughing at someone's age or having no constructive arguments amiright guys????????? :o

[Zika]

Can't have debate about religion without namecalling, laughing at someone's age or having no constructive arguments amiright guys????????? :o

Agreed. I've been very cautious in what/how I've expressed myself.
It is indeed unfortunate this conversation has included terms like "violent, bigoted and evil faith," along with other unnecessary incendiary rhetoric.

If you're referring to my mention of one member's age, it's not to discount her view; I'm mocking the idea that she thinks people believe that's her age. Read some of her other posts.
Note the "yeah, right."

But if you want to actually make a post of any value, I suggest you read the exchange and understand the fallacies being played out here. I'm very open to differing opinions; not quite as tolerant of clear non-response responses which use my posts to express bigoted views.

The do-gooders on this site seem to be coming out more as of recent. I wonder what you consider to be the value of your post.

[Oscar-V3.0]

speaking of faith my way is theological noncognitivism

Which means?

[breaux]

Culture christian

[pauly]

I know it's rather late to add to this thread, but I have a very moderate view about religion in general.

As far as I know, ALL religions started out when the people of their time and country needed collective help, companionship and leadership when conducting their lives. Religions were established to create a community of peace and harmony.

But as time has gone along, extremism in many forms has evolved and it is THAT which has created friction, terrorism, death and destruction.

No single religion has the monopoly of being right, and in its simplest form no religion is basically wrong. Leadership should not mean dictatorship and the imposition of the will of a person or a group of followers who are greedy for power. Yet sadly that is often very much what happens.

So am I pro- or anti- religion? I suppose you could say "pro" in theory, but "anti" in the way most religions are practised in the world today.

(My particular religious beliefs are not relevant to this post.)

Thank you to all who read this.

[Marissaxoxo]

Christian

[Leilani22]

Church is a big part of community in where I live. There are ladies who go there everyday to pray. I don’t go every Sunday but I do sometimes and on Easter and Christmas. My family would want me to go but I don’t really believe it and don’t take it seriously. I guess I’ll grow up to be an atheist.

[Naturelover]

Atheism for me

[SouthernDude]

I am a Christian

[Damon06]

I was raised not having any religion really but I was christened when I was born in an Episcopalian church

[JayJay07]

I was christened Church of England but don’t actually follow any religion

[leah2003]

Harsh Catholic!

[BJade]

My own lol

Treat people with respect and you should be respected back
Look after the planet and its resources and you can use the planets resources (in a sustainable amount)
If there is a god (or higher power) it will respect me for being a good person, if it doesn't and just wants my worship, then I can't respect that selfishness

Not sure if that really makes me any, or kinda a little of all of them lol

[Natacha]

My own lol

Treat people with respect and you should be respected back
Look after the planet and its resources and you can use the planets resources (in a sustainable amount)
If there is a god (or higher power) it will respect me for being a good person, if it doesn't and just wants my worship, then I can't respect that selfishness

Not sure if that really makes me any, or kinda a little of all of them lol

Sounds a bit like the kind of Atheist we call Humanist :-)

[Claire Asteroid]

I used to go to church every few weeks when they were open normally

[Michael Higgins]

Since few years I’m an Atheist.

[Natacha]

Since few years I’m an Atheist.

How did you come to that conclusion? :-)

[lauren6]

I am agnostic myself
However I think worship is a bit silly. Why would an all powerful God care about how much we praise an worship him, especially as they have provided no evidence that they exist to us so why would they expect us? I am unsure about whether a greater being exists, however I don't believe if they do they'll be fussed about whether or not you believe in them

[Oscar-V3.0]

Since few years I’m an Atheist.

So what were you before ?

[Arianne]

I acknowledge their may be spirits or higher powers and respect people having religious choices but I just kind of believe in nature and maybe what spiritual worlds are attached to that depending where you are
I’m very undecided as to what the truth is

[Jericho14]

I'm Catholic. But not really the strict/heavily religious type. Majority are Catholic in where I originally come from.

[Oscar-V3.0]

I'm Catholic. But not really the strict/heavily religious type. Majority are Catholic in where I originally come from.

I thought all filipino boys were circumsized and that its for religion, I assumed they were muslims ?

[Jericho14]

I thought all filipino boys were circumsized and that its for religion, I assumed they were muslims ?

More like cultural rather than religion. But the circumcision in Philippines came from people who introduced Islam to the country some 700 years ago, then adopted by all ethnic groups overtime. The Spanish and Americans (those who occupied the country) weren't even bothered by the fact that the natives were doing it.

[abcdeqwe]

I thought all filipino boys were circumsized and that its for religion, I assumed they were muslims ?

Wait, I thought most Filipinos were Christian ??

[Oscar-V3.0]

Wait, I thought most Filipinos were Christian ??

Apparently yes.
I just got it all wrong XD

[HeyCameron]

My family is Catholic and I still "practice" it to an extent, for familial reasons. My beliefs are my own, but Catholicism doesn't directly clash with what I believe so I haven't rejected it.

[Zndr]

I've never really been part of any religion. My parents definitely weren't part of one and didn't raise us to be. Living with my aunt and uncle now, they aren't either. I dont know if I would necessarily ever decide to look into one. The idea of religions itself I dont really feel like I agree with because what bits I have learned from some, it just doesn't seem realistic that we have to live our lives a certain way or else we will be punished for it. I also don't believe that God created everything. I do believe that there is some sort of higher power. I believe that as long as you live a good life, be a good person, just live a happy life, it doesn't matter if you are straight or gay or whatever. In the end you will be viewed positively in the afterlife.

I dont know. Did any of my attempt at trying to actually be thoughtful end up making sense?

[Sinanju]

None. I am not sure there is a divinity, many, or none at all, actually. I think that if there's one, it probably doesn't give a damn about us in any case.

[Alexnbin]

I appreciate the Shinto concept of things having souls, not just the living

[Michael Higgins]

Because there’s no evidence that any God Exists.

[Alexnbin]

Because there’s no evidence that any God Exists.

That’s why it’s called faith

[AmyChloe]

Sun worship I suppose

[Maarten-Victorian]

I dont believe in any god, but I believe our soul goes into another world when we die

[abcdeqwe]

I don’t believe in any god or follow any religion.

[Blueisthecolour1]

I’m Church of England

[Emily2814]

Christianity

[Cassi]

Buddhism No Sugar I guess
With my yoga classes

[BiYasmin]

I am Islamic, but go to a Catholic school.
I am not overly religious, much to my dads hate.

[Maxfun]

I'm an atheist

[CostaBelle]

I’ve be brought up catholic

[tokec25131]

I practice Islam as my religion and I am very much proud of it.

[Bart-Simpson]

We are Christian but we dont go to church. My step father and step brother are jewish but they dont practice either, except a few religious holidays

[tami666]

I’m a atheist and don’t believe in god

[Elliee]

I’m not sure
Definitely not part of an official or organised religion but I believe in higher powers and that spirits are real in nature

[Daniel Rumanos]

I'm Greek Catholic.

[ska8er]

I'm Greek Catholic.
So am I-partly :)

[Julia718]

I’m an atheist. I realized I thought religion was ridiculous when I was nine.

[Eivor]

I don’t trust religion
I have faith and believe in spiritual things, but not the man made parts

[Helena Marlow]

I have atheistic views

[Eivor]

that being said when visiting my cousins we tend to pay our respects and honour the old gods
I think about that a lot