Your religious affiliation, or lack thereof, and why?

[MERIZoC]

…..How can you have evidence for the lack of a belief?

Anyone wanting evidence of atheism: All you have to do is ask an Atheist if they believe in god. When they tell you "no" there is you evidence for Atheism.

Ah. Of course. We've all just been misinterpreting his question.

[Big Jim P]

Anyone wanting evidence of atheism: All you have to do is ask an Atheist if they believe in god. When they tell you "no" there is you evidence for Atheism.

Ah. Of course. We've all just been misinterpreting his question.

The existence of Atheists proves the Existence of Atheism.

[Sun Wukong]

Ah. Of course. We've all just been misinterpreting his question.

The existence of Atheists proves the Existence of Atheism.

Correlation is not causation!

Or something.

[Nejem (Ancient)]

I'm a Roman Catholic. I'm pretty much still a Catholic out of hope that the Church will eventually change. I don't agree with everything the Church preaches, but its been what I've identified as all my life, so I don't really see myself leaving even if I 110% disagreed with the Church.

This makes no sense to me whatsoever...

Maybe not to you, but for me, its my identity. It makes sense to me, and that's all that matters.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

This makes no sense to me whatsoever...

Maybe not to you, but for me, its my identity. It makes sense to me, and that's all that matters.

How can you remain believing in something when you disagree with the institution that teaches you of said belief?

[Fanosolia]

Maybe not to you, but for me, its my identity. It makes sense to me, and that's all that matters.

How can you remain believing in something when you disagree with the institution that teaches you of said belief?

isn't possible to belief in a higher power/understanding, and not adhere to the institution? mind you she/he is stilling going to that institution so that's a weird thing but... *shrugs*

[California Prime]

Agnostic Atheist. I believe in the possibility (however slight) of some kind of creator(s) and/or an afterlife but since there is no evidence for it (and ample evidence to disprove the various established religions) there is no point in giving it any more credibility than any other "possibility" (Yeti, Loch Ness Monster, Crab People, etc.), that is not supported by any evidence.

[The Brethren Court]

A liberal, fundamentalist Free Will Baptist. My experiences and science has led me to continue my belief in God. The Bible has power, and I've witnessed it. Because of this, I believe the Bible. I believe the creation story is metaphorical, written in a way that early man could understand. I also understand that not everyone will convert. Tell them what the Bible says, show them love, and if they absolutely refuse, then fine. Show them respect and love, but this is the closest thing to Heaven they will see.

[Ifreann]

I'm a Roman Catholic. I'm pretty much still a Catholic out of hope that the Church will eventually change. I don't agree with everything the Church preaches, but its been what I've identified as all my life, so I don't really see myself leaving even if I 110% disagreed with the Church.

This makes no sense to me whatsoever...

Officially, the church doesn't allow people to leave.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

How can you remain believing in something when you disagree with the institution that teaches you of said belief?

isn't possible to belief in a higher power/understanding, and not adhere to the institution? mind you she/he is stilling going to that institution so that's a weird thing but... *shrugs*

It is possible. But if you disagree with the church, why do you still go? And I don't know about you, but if I disagree with the institution, I question the belief too.

[The Brethren Court]

I would also like to point out that believing in the Christian God does not make you a Christian.

[Neutraligon]

I would also like to point out that believing in the Christian God does not make you a Christian.

So what does and why should we accept your definition?

[Ifreann]

I would also like to point out that believing in the Christian God does not make you a Christian.

Basically does, though.

[The Brethren Court]

I would also like to point out that believing in the Christian God does not make you a Christian.

So what does and why should we accept your definition?

Following the teachings of the Bible as accepting God into your life is what makes one a Christian. I know that just fifty years ago, most people where I live believed in the Christian God, but those who didn't live by the Bible wouldn't dare call themselves a Christian until they accepted God into their life and began to live by the Bible.

[Dyakovo]

This makes no sense to me whatsoever...

Officially, the church doesn't allow people to leave.

Not of their own free will anyway... The implication, however, was there that he wouldn't even want to.

[Dyakovo]

I would also like to point out that believing in the Christian God does not make you a Christian.

How does it not?

[Dyakovo]

So what does and why should we accept your definition?

Following the teachings of the Bible as accepting God into your life is what makes one a Christian. I know that just fifty years ago, most people where I live believed in the Christian God, but those who didn't live by the Bible wouldn't dare call themselves a Christian until they accepted God into their life and began to live by the Bible.

So.... There are no christians?

[Big Jim P]

So what does and why should we accept your definition?

Following the teachings of the Bible as accepting God into your life is what makes one a Christian. I know that just fifty years ago, most people where I live believed in the Christian God, but those who didn't live by the Bible wouldn't dare call themselves a Christian until they accepted God into their life and began to live by the Bible.

Which version of the bible?

[Neutraligon]

So what does and why should we accept your definition?

Following the teachings of the Bible as accepting God into your life is what makes one a Christian. I know that just fifty years ago, most people where I live believed in the Christian God, but those who didn't live by the Bible wouldn't dare call themselves a Christian until they accepted God into their life and began to live by the Bible.

Based on whose interpretation? As far as I know most Christians claim they are following the Bible and accepting god, but they all differ on what following the teaching of the bible actually means. Considering the bible supports slavery does that mean there are no Christians now?

[Conscentia]

A liberal, fundamentalist Free Will Baptist. My experiences and science has led me to continue my belief in God. The Bible has power, and I've witnessed it. Because of this, I believe the Bible. I believe the creation story is metaphorical, written in a way that early man could understand. I also understand that not everyone will convert. Tell them what the Bible says, show them love, and if they absolutely refuse, then fine. Show them respect and love, but this is the closest thing to Heaven they will see.

Firstly, sir - the Bible was written by the Church. It's power is the power of the Church.
Secondly, free will is incompatible with causality. You saying you reject causality?

[The Brethren Court]

Following the teachings of the Bible as accepting God into your life is what makes one a Christian. I know that just fifty years ago, most people where I live believed in the Christian God, but those who didn't live by the Bible wouldn't dare call themselves a Christian until they accepted God into their life and began to live by the Bible.

So.... There are no christians?

I did not say that. I'm Christian, I accepted God into my life, and live by the Bible as much as possible. So do many of the people I know that claim to be Christian. Of course, I do not know if they are Christian, because I cannot see their heart, only the evidence.

[MERIZoC]

I would also like to point out that believing in the Christian God does not make you a Christian.

Basically does, though.

Not necessarily. Plenty of Christians believe in the Devil, and yet are not Satanists.

[Dyakovo]

So.... There are no christians?

I did not say that. I'm Christian, I accepted God into my life, and live by the Bible as much as possible. So do many of the people I know that claim to be Christian. Of course, I do not know if they are Christian, because I cannot see their heart, only the evidence.

Can you prove that you're living by the right interpretation of the bible? That what you consider to be "as much as possible" is actually enough?
Until you can do that, how can you truly say you're christian?

[Dyakovo]

Basically does, though.

Not necessarily. Plenty of Christians believe in the Devil, and yet are not Satanists.

And? "The Devil" is part of christian mythology.

[Cetatsenia]

I would also like to point out that believing in the Christian God does not make you a Christian.

Well of course not, considering how the Christian God is the same as the Jewish and Muslim God. And I'd hardly consider Jewish and Muslim people to be Christians.