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[Hog]

Whats your thoughts on..

Christianity

Islam

Jehovah's Witness

Hinduism

Buddhism

Non religion

A friend of mine once said that religion is a mental illness, is this true? I personally sit on the fence and observe. What does everyone here dig?

From an outsiders point of view, like if aliens were observing us, I think religion may appear as primitive. Perhaps it's all a crock of shit? Perhaps Chinese Whispers have distorted the truth? Who knows. I'm also just back from The Bassment.

Christianity

To me, Christianity is all about 'Do this, or go to Hell'. The chanting everyone does in church is kinda freaky and makes me think of a cult. I think Christianity has a Holier than Thou thing going on. Sometimes it seems that it's the 'right' way, but that's also just stupid.

Islam

Islamic people? Are they from India? I don't know enough about them to make a comment.

Jehovah's Witness

From what I've heard, they're racist and it comes across as a money-hungry cult.

Hinduism

Hinduism seems like a pretty cool religion. Supposedly there are a few similarities with Christianity, so they both must come from some truth.

Buddhism

Don't know much about this either.

Non religion

I think this is the way forward. But as I say that, I think on God. Maybe God is just in our heads or maybe He is real. I don't think we'll know for sure. We're asked to have Faith and trust that He is real, but it's only mortal beings who ask this of us. Why should they know any better?

I'm undecided.

religion is an illness for weakminds, and people that just cannot except that humans mutated from something.

i corrected my spelling... you happy now page 99?!

Originally Posted by reject_monkey

that just cannot expect that humans mutated from sommat...

What the fuck is a sommat!? and why are we expected to mutate from it!?

Religion is a result of early man not being able to explain certain aspects of their lives, hence conjuring up some form of mythical deity which controls everything around them. It's a crock of crap in reality, and Christianity has some of the most un-ethical ideologies at its core. (read: Sexism homophobia Racism ect...)

I don't normally care if someone believes in a god or what not, probably makes them happy, and it's not my place to ram my opinions down other people’s throats. It's people like the idiots outside markies who really piss me off though...

I'm not personally religious, but do understand that some people may find having 'faith' comforting. Although, I do think religion causes a lot of problems, ie war. But that's when it's taken to extremes..

I however don't appreciate it when Christians tell me that I'm going to go to hell because I don't believe in God or Jesus. So, if I cured cancer, but didn't believe in God, I'd go to hell? Good system.

[trippinoneastereggs]

I think everyone is entitled to and should have a beleif of some sort.
Personally i keep mine close and dont talk about them which really should be the way and people shouldnt try to suppress other's beliefs.

Christianity was born out of the Roman Empire's despirate attempts to maintain control. They took the basics of the religion as it was starting, took parts of the old beliefs and mushed it all together to make something new, controlling but easy to assimilate without disrupting your old beliefs or way of life. The bible was put ttogether as a series of lessons and stories to help control the masses. I dont think it was ever meant to be taken literally as some hard line christians do these days.

cant really comment on the others as I dont know enough about it.

Oh, and as for Jehovahs' witnesses, I don't care for them at all. I think it's very wrong to turn up on people's doorsteps and try and impress religion upon them.

Like that speaker thing outside Marks and Spencers.

It's the individuals choice whether or not they want to be religious.

[Hog]

Originally Posted by *alex*

Oh, and as for Jehovahs' witnesses, I don't care for them at all. I think it's very wrong to turn up on people's doorsteps and try and impress religion upon them.

Like that speaker thing outside Marks and Spencers.

It's the individuals choice whether or not they want to be religious.

I agree, but I think stuff like how they dont allow blood transfusions is really scary.

As I said, I sit on the fence. I consider myself to be a a spiritual guy who tries to be a good person, isnt that good enough? Dunno. To be scared of God seems pretty scary, I personally think that if you do believe in God then by all means, have respect but fear? Fear sounds so negative. Life shouldnt be one big guilt trip IMHO. Thoughts.....?

Originally Posted by *alex*

Like that speaker thing outside Marks and Spencers.

DJ BIBLE! ITS FUNNY, HE STANDS AT THE ATM'S(USUALLY WITH A BROLLY) AND WATCHES HIS MOBILE DISCO TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE DONT KNICK IT!

Originally Posted by reject_monkey

i corrected my spelling... you happy now page 99?!

Not completly.

Do a dance like a monkey... then it'll all be good.