Your religious affiliation, or lack thereof, and why?

[Entmonton]

Unitarian Universalist with strong leanings from paganism, taoism, buddhism, and agnosticism.

There may be a god. He may in fact be a goddess. There could be multiples of them sitting on a council, representing each religion to dictate their thoughts on humanity as a whole and their individual followers. It could just be that the universe is made of energy that strongly reacts to humans that we use to shape our known world. It could be everything. Or it could all simply be nothing.

Or a flying spaghetti monster...which reminds me, I need to eat...

But yeah, that's the chaotic conglomeration of thoughts concerning my personal beliefs.

[Menassa]

Well it's lucky for you then that Zionism isn't a required religious practice.

Thank you, I know many that feel that it is and should be.

I don't.

[Aetur]

I consider myself a Baptist. Now, before the hate starts, let me explain. I believe that the most central flaw in humanity is sin, and that "the Christian religion," for lack of a better term, is the personal journey to become more like God through prayer and reading the Bible, and encourage others on their journey.

And you believe of course that the only way humanity can be free of its depraved state is to be washed in the blood of Jesus?

That's an odd way of putting in it. I believe salvation is the moment at which a person realises that they are condemned by the Law, and only Jesus' sacrifice can save them. Is that what you meant?

[Menassa]

And you believe of course that the only way humanity can be free of its depraved state is to be washed in the blood of Jesus?

That's an odd way of putting in it. I believe salvation is the moment at which a person realises that they are condemned by the Law, and only Jesus' sacrifice can save them. Is that what you meant?

I thought you had said humanity was in a state of sin? (potentially due to Adam but that's me ad libbing)

[Aetur]

That's an odd way of putting in it. I believe salvation is the moment at which a person realises that they are condemned by the Law, and only Jesus' sacrifice can save them. Is that what you meant?

I thought you had said humanity was in a state of sin? (potentially due to Adam but that's me ad libbing)

Essentially, in my line of thought, sin is a problem that started with Adam and effects the entire human race, and the universe as a whole. The Law was written to point out that no matter how "righteous" an individual is, he is not worthy of heaven. Salvation gives the individual immunity from sin as far as hell is concerned, although only under the condition that the individual is sorry for their sin, and desires to become more Christ-like.

[Zemupe]

Atheist because why should I believe?

[Stadacona]

Officially catholic, but unofficially I'm some form of spiritual theism or something like that.

[Arcturus Novus]

The amount of irreligious people is staggering.

[Dalcaria]

I consider myself my spiritual as opposed to religious, though if I was to attach a name to my "religious" beliefs (or rather my philosophical ones) I'd say I'm a "seriously sick of the draining debate on religion that does nothing but cause unnecessary drama and frankly makes the world a worse place-ian".

As for my spirituality, I suppose you could say non-denominational Christian.

[Dalcaria]

The amount of irreligious people is staggering.

NS seems to attract a particular group of people. Luckily I've probably seen more polite Christians on here to counteract the fundamentalists that are usually talked about, so the site isn't all bad when it comes to religion.

[Aetur]

The amount of irreligious people is staggering.

NS seems to attract a particular group of people. Luckily I've probably seen more polite Christians on here to counteract the fundamentalists that are usually talked about, so the site isn't all bad when it comes to religion.

Often times so called "fundamentalists" ignore the fundamentals of Christianity they claim to believe.

[Menassa]

I thought you had said humanity was in a state of sin? (potentially due to Adam but that's me ad libbing)

Essentially, in my line of thought, sin is a problem that started with Adam and effects the entire human race, and the universe as a whole. The Law was written to point out that no matter how "righteous" an individual is, he is not worthy of heaven. Salvation gives the individual immunity from sin as far as hell is concerned, although only under the condition that the individual is sorry for their sin, and desires to become more Christ-like.

And the only way to be saved, is through the blood of Jesus, yes?

[Aetur]

Essentially, in my line of thought, sin is a problem that started with Adam and effects the entire human race, and the universe as a whole. The Law was written to point out that no matter how "righteous" an individual is, he is not worthy of heaven. Salvation gives the individual immunity from sin as far as hell is concerned, although only under the condition that the individual is sorry for their sin, and desires to become more Christ-like.

And the only way to be saved, is through the blood of Jesus, yes?

I believe so, yes.

[Menassa]

And the only way to be saved, is through the blood of Jesus, yes?

I believe so, yes.

And what of the righteous before Jesus?

[Dalcaria]

NS seems to attract a particular group of people. Luckily I've probably seen more polite Christians on here to counteract the fundamentalists that are usually talked about, so the site isn't all bad when it comes to religion.

Often times so called "fundamentalists" ignore the fundamentals of Christianity they claim to believe.

Yes, hence why they get called false-Christians, which is then retorted with the "no true Scotsman fallacy" claim. This debate is a debate of fallacies and counter fallacies, one SMALL reason why I detest it so much.

[Arcturus Novus]

NS seems to attract a particular group of people. Luckily I've probably seen more polite Christians on here to counteract the fundamentalists that are usually talked about, so the site isn't all bad when it comes to religion.

Often times so called "fundamentalists" ignore the fundamentals of Christianity they claim to believe.

The fundamentalists, as they call themselves, are holier-than-thou conseervatives who use religion as a veil to disguise their true intentions.

[Stormaen]

Hmm. Christian, nominally. I did a "Which denomination are you?" quiz and came out Methodist; which many member of my family are. Though I also scored highly on Anglicanism.

Atheist head, religious heart.

[Aetur]

I believe so, yes.

And what of the righteous before Jesus?

Provided they believed that one day the Messiah would come to atone for their sins, then they would be saved. The New Testament is quite clear on that issue.

[Menassa]

And what of the righteous before Jesus?

Provided they believed that one day the Messiah would come to atone for their sins, then they would be saved. The New Testament is quite clear on that issue.

So Moses then is in Hell?

[Immoren]

Provided they believed that one day the Messiah would come to atone for their sins, then they would be saved. The New Testament is quite clear on that issue.

So Moses then is in Hell?

Purgatory?
Or was that either name of laxative or toilet cleaning product?

[Murkwood]

The amount of irreligious people is staggering.

It's sad, but that's what you expect from NSG.

[Immoren]

Hmm. Christian, nominally. I did a "Which denomination are you?" quiz and came out Methodist; which many member of my family are. Though I also scored highly on Anglicanism.

Atheist head, religious heart.

Liver belongs to the Bacchus. *nods*

[Stormaen]

Hmm. Christian, nominally. I did a "Which denomination are you?" quiz and came out Methodist; which many member of my family are. Though I also scored highly on Anglicanism.

Atheist head, religious heart.

Liver belongs to the Bacchus. *nods*

How did you know..?!

[Herargon]

I find it weird that there's not an "Agnostic" option. That is, not being atheist but also not a theist.

Born Roman catholic, being agnostic but still leaning a bit on Roman catholicism with protestant opinions on work disclipine and such.

[Immoren]

Liver belongs to the Bacchus. *nods*

How did you know..?!

Vision from my goddess.
Or maybe it was just a waking dream.