leXX Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 When I fill out forms, I put Protestant as my religion because that is what I was bought up as, but that is not what I am in reality. I am somewhat atheist but not quite. I believe there is an all powerful being that ultimately controls us and our destiny but I certainly don't believe that 'powerful being' is in the image of man, or an elephant etc etc. Ultimately I suppose I believe in something a kin to that of the force, it sounds corny I know but that is the closest example I think of. I believe that there is something binding us all together and keeping balance in the universe. My God is the universe itself in it's wonderous entirity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Solar Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Yeah...that's what happens when one grows up. You're knowledge an understanding of things is vastly improved making everything that used to be simple and clear nothing but a big misty blur. God ain't the kind old bearded gentleman dressed in white anymore. A pity, in a way...I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munik Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Originally posted by leXX When I fill out forms, I put Protestant as my religion because that is what I was bought up as, but that is not what I am in reality. That reminds me of something. I don't believe in god, but was also raised up to do so. I just faked it, to appease everyone. When I left the house for the Corps, one of the forms had a spot for my religion, to go on my dog tags. Knowing that when I would go home, the family would probaly want to see the tags, I decided on choosing a religion instead of none. I didn't want the fight with the family. So, just assuming that the church I went to was a Christian church, it wasn't called Protestant or anything, I couldn't figure out what to put. Then I saw the choice, "Christian, No Denomination". It sounded fitting. So when I recieved my dog tags, I was amused at the irony of the bottom line. It said: "Christian No". That fit the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinWalker Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Originally posted by munik Then I saw the choice, "Christian, No Denomination". It sounded fitting. So when I recieved my dog tags, I was amused at the irony of the bottom line. It said: "Christian No". That fit the best. Ha! Ditto! Mine say the same exact thing for the same exact reasons! Semper Fi, dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CagedCrado Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 Atheists are like FRANCE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 Originally posted by CagedCrado Atheists are like FRANCE!!! what?!?! you are an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTeddyPaul Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 Joke time! Gotta love the French. All people who like the French raise your right hand. Everyone who is French raise both hands. I love that one. BigTeddyPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowTemplar Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 Originally posted by BigTeddyPaul I am not going to lie and pretend I got all that the first time through. If I read that whole thing through and took my time I am sure I would get it but since I saw that you agree with me I am just going to leave it at that. Sorry if I don't make much sense, but this is a touchy subject, and so I want to slam all the possible disclaimers on my stuff... Just to leave nothing to chance, as some people here have an unhealthy habit of taking everything painfully literally. When I fill out forms, I put Protestant as my religion because that is what I was bought up as, but that is not what I am in reality. Lol. Fortuneatly I'm never asked to fill out that kind of forms... But if I was, I'd write 'Skeptic', 'Atheist', or 'Chaos Undivided' (the last one is mainly to say 'shove your formula, that's none of your business'). Atheists are like FRANCE!!! What's the code for that 'troll' smily? BigTeddy: We have such jokes in Denmark too, though we use mostly Swedes in the punch line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockV1.89 Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 I always thought this one looked like a troll, but I think it's just a Yoda smoking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 In all seriousness there is nothing wrong with who or what people worship or what they believe in. The only thing I do hate is when the thing that someone believes in hurts others in some way... I am athiest. I don't believe in any god nor go to any type or church or gathering or anything. I have friends who are athiest, christian, catholic, hindu, etc. I choose to ignore peoples religions when judging them. I respect their religion, some people don't celebrate christmas etc... u know this whole talking about religion thing is really big with you guys isn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowTemplar Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 Originally posted by Lynk Former u know this whole talking about religion thing is really big with you guys isn't it Well, you don't have to look hard here to find people who have been adversely affected. BTW: Atheist or Skeptic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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