Religion Discussion Thread

[Tarsonis Survivors]

1. Pretending could be an issue. As the Bible says it's better to worship Baal than both Baal and YHWH.

2. Why Paganism?

1. I agree, it is just difficult with my family to be open.

2. It was what I have unknowingly believed for the past 5 years. It makes sense to me.

Only reason I ask, is that pretty much all the religions we classify as "paganism" Nordic, Germanic, GrecoRoman, etc., can be traced back to the Babylonian/Canaanite Pantheon which is where Judaism also arose.

[Bearon]

32 pages and no major fights? :/

My parents themselves are very accepting of my beliefs thought they themselves are Christians though they don't go to church often.

[Urran]

Sets of rules and regulations invited by man for control. That's all religion is

[Bearon]

Sets of rules and regulations invited by man for control. That's all religion is

He could have been a contender!

[Urran]

Sets of rules and regulations invited by man for control. That's all religion is

He could have been a contender!

For?

[Bearon]

He could have been a contender!

For?

IDK I have my own mental arguments and sometimes it comes over to my real life.

[Cyrisnia]

1. I agree, it is just difficult with my family to be open.

2. It was what I have unknowingly believed for the past 5 years. It makes sense to me.

Only reason I ask, is that pretty much all the religions we classify as "paganism" Nordic, Germanic, GrecoRoman, etc., can be traced back to the Babylonian/Canaanite Pantheon which is where Judaism also arose.

Not really.
Indo-European Pantheon.

[Sun Wukong]

Only reason I ask, is that pretty much all the religions we classify as "paganism" Nordic, Germanic, GrecoRoman, etc., can be traced back to the Babylonian/Canaanite Pantheon which is where Judaism also arose.

Not really.
Indo-European Pantheon.

There are two Indo-European Pantheons, actually. Not really arguing with you, it's just a fun fact.

[Neutraligon]

well yeah, but if you live your whole life trying to make others happy, you'll never be happy.

you’re right. I guess I’ll tell my only non-Catholic relative first and see what happens.

sometime when you have the chance to have a discussion with your favorite grandparent ask him/her about the 60s, hippies, the Vietnam war, Nixon, etc. it'll remind them how youthful rebellion usually turns out just fine.

good idea. I will eventually.

I wonder, would they be scared of you going to hell?

[Tarsonis Survivors]

Only reason I ask, is that pretty much all the religions we classify as "paganism" Nordic, Germanic, GrecoRoman, etc., can be traced back to the Babylonian/Canaanite Pantheon which is where Judaism also arose.

Not really.
Indo-European Pantheon.

That's still Theoretical. IMHO it is far more likely the suspected indo-european religion is in fact derived from the Babylonian Pantheon. The Canaanites would later become the Phoenecians, and the Greeks, populating westward. The Hittites, populating eastward to India. All of it radiates with the FC at the Center.

[Serretes]

-retcon-

[Neutraligon]

I wonder, would they be scared of you going to hell?

I’d suspect.
Or they think me holding a different fate would rip the family apart.

Truthfully I'm not sure what to suggest. I would hate telling my grandparents about my beliefs and have them scared of my going to hell; I would also hate to live the lie. It really is a shit pair of options. Hell really is a shitty idea.

[Serretes]

-retcon-

[Othelos]

Truthfully I'm not sure what to suggest. I would hate telling my grandparents about my beliefs and have them scared of my going to hell; I would also hate to live the lie. It really is a shit pair of options. Hell really is a shitty idea.

I agree, and their is no way out. I could wait till I live on my own to allow the truth out, but it is bad anyway I think of it.

I promise it won't be as bad as you think.

I went through the same thing (decided I wasn't Christian) and my family had to respect that. And they're evangelicals.

[Serretes]

-retcon-

[Cyrisnia]

Discussion Question:
How big a role does religion play in your life?
Like, your own religion, the religion of your family, friends, government, etc etc.

[Tuthina]

Depending on your definition of religion, I guess. My mother is (or was) a Protestant, as are some of my relatives and friends, but traditionally we do not focus a lot on religions in general. We also worship our ancestors and the native gods and people in special ceremonies, and even the Christian relatives are fine with that.

[Othelos]

Discussion Question:
How big a role does religion play in your life?
Like, your own religion, the religion of your family, friends, government, etc etc.

It used to be a big part, I would pray & read my bible every night and attend church every sunday and sometimes wednesdays. I haven't attended church in a while, though, because basically I think as long as I'm a good person I should be fine.

My mom and the rest of my relatives on her side are much more religious.

[Bearon]

Discussion Question:
How big a role does religion play in your life?
Like, your own religion, the religion of your family, friends, government, etc etc.

parents are open so not a very big impact at all accept for those doorknockers.

[Benuty]

Want to know what causes more damage than Religion?
...Death.

... And?

Are you equating death to religion?

I kind of agree, but that's kinda harsh, dontchathink?

Hardly given death is the "end game" that encompasses all reasons which lead to death happening .

[Cyrisnia]

Discussion Question:
How big a role does religion play in your life?
Like, your own religion, the religion of your family, friends, government, etc etc.

It used to be a big part, I would pray & read my bible every night and attend church every sunday and sometimes wednesdays. I haven't attended church in a while, though, because basically I think as long as I'm a good person I should be fine.

My mom and the rest of my relatives on her side are much more religious.

More religions need to promote that.

Depending on your definition of religion, I guess. My mother is (or was) a Protestant, as are some of my relatives and friends, but traditionally we do not focus a lot on religions in general. We also worship our ancestors and the native gods and people in special ceremonies, and even the Christian relatives are fine with that.

Native Gods? Could you please specify? I'm curious.

[Southern Louisiane]

Discussion Question:
How big a role does religion play in your life?
Like, your own religion, the religion of your family, friends, government, etc etc.

Well it plays a big role in folk life and folk religion, alot of people here are more relaxed when it comes to religion. "If someone wants to race during church and everyone leaves to watch it, then the priest better mind his buisness."

[Lalaki]

Discussion Question:
How big a role does religion play in your life?
Like, your own religion, the religion of your family, friends, government, etc etc.

Religion plays a role in everyone's lives, at least to a small extent.

Even if someone is atheist or agnostic, society participates in many religious activities. For Americans, it is Christianity. We all participate in practices influenced by a historically religious culture, to the point that we don't even notice it.

[Nationes Pii Redivivi]

Discussion Question:
How big a role does religion play in your life?
Like, your own religion, the religion of your family, friends, government, etc etc.

It doesn't. If I have a friend that is part of some wierd cult thing, like Christianity, we just find other topics to talk about.

[Nationes Pii Redivivi]

Discussion Question:
How big a role does religion play in your life?
Like, your own religion, the religion of your family, friends, government, etc etc.

Religion plays a role in everyone's lives, at least to a small extent.

Even if someone is atheist or agnostic, society participates in many religious activities. For Americans, it is Christianity. We all participate in practices influenced by a historically religious culture, to the point that we don't even notice it.

Which activities does our society participate in that is religious?