What Religion do you follow discussion thread.

[MERIZoC]

I'm a Methodist Christian, formerly an atheist and, very briefly, an apatheist. Quite a long story.

Apatheism is more of an attitude than a position...

[-United Islamic Emirate-]

Atheism and agnosticism aren't religions. "None" would be better poll option.

Please refrain from stupid comments like this. I already explained there isn't enough room it's under other for a reason as in other than the above options :facepalm: .

[Kainesia]

Errrr... is that an ISIS flag on the OP? Cos that kinda creeps me out.

[Allegan County]

I'm agnostic.

[-United Islamic Emirate-]

Errrr... is that an ISIS flag on the OP? Cos that kinda creeps me out.

Just because the Islamic State uses it dosn't mean it's there's the Chinese communist party used a flag very similar to the soviet union's dosn't mean they where the soviet union.

[Othelos]

I don't practice a religion.

[Memell]

Pagan.

[Kainesia]

Errrr... is that an ISIS flag on the OP? Cos that kinda creeps me out.

Just because the Islamic State uses it dosn't mean it's there's the Chinese communist party used a flag very similar to the soviet union's dosn't mean they where the soviet union.

K, just wanted to make sure I wasn't talking with a guy who endorses chopping people's heads off. (unless it's Donald Trump's head that is, someone has to get rid of that eyesore posing as hair)

[Othelos]

I would say that I'm Christian in name only. The only reason I even go to church is because of the negative social stigma in my area of those who don't go to church and because it would give my mother a heart attack.

When you reach 16 (if you aren't already) then you should be able to choose whether or not to go yourself.

And if people are like "ew you don't go to church?" just be like "yeah, and how is it your business?"

I am from Texas, was raised a southern baptist, and sometimes the people in the south are right. :twisted:

Fixed that for you

lol if that were true, the south would be a better place to live.

[Othelos]

I would say that I'm Christian in name only. The only reason I even go to church is because of the negative social stigma in my area of those who don't go to church and because it would give my mother a heart attack.

I'd recommend listening more closely in church. You might find out that Christianity is right for you.

why not islam?

[Trunfio Republic]

I'm an atheist

[Kheeriin]

Roman Catholic with a few random beliefs here and there from other Christian sects.

[Zottistan]

Agnostic atheist.

[Kainesia]

So what? It's your choice. If people frown on you just give em a hardy fuck you.

You have better things to do on a sunday.

[Thermodolia]

I would say that I'm Christian in name only. The only reason I even go to church is because of the negative social stigma in my area of those who don't go to church and because it would give my mother a heart attack.

When you reach 16 (if you aren't already) then you should be able to choose whether or not to go yourself.

And if people are like "ew you don't go to church?" just be like "yeah, and how is it your business?

I'm way passed 16, I'm in my early 20s. Its more of a cultural thing, I live in the Deep South. My Family, friends and just about everyone else in the area would ostracize me if I did something like that. So to avoid dirty looks, I go to church. It doesn't matter anyway, I'm moving in 3 months.

[Thermodolia]

I'd recommend listening more closely in church. You might find out that Christianity is right for you.

why not islam?

I love pork too much for that
In all seriousness I'm not a big fan of organized religion in general. I guess now that I think about it you could say I'm a Christian diest. Think Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

[Thermodolia]

So what? It's your choice. If people frown on you just give em a hardy fuck you.

You have better things to do on a sunday.

Its a little more complicated than that, I kinda want to still have friends. And where I live word gets around fast about so-and-so's kid not going to church. Don't really want to get dirty looks when I'm walking down the street.

[Nordengrund]

I am a Southern Baptist, but I only go to church because my step-dad makes me and I will never hear the end of it if I do not go. I have thought about converting to Orthodox or Catholicism, but I am not entirely sure if I want to.

I do not agree with Catholics on their religious practices (praying through statues, having saints, etc.) but I still think they are Christian and I respect them.

The main thing that keeps me from switching is that how would the Body of Christ work under those churches? In the Protestant groups, one denomination is the ear, another is a foot, etc.

[The Universal World]

I am a Southern Baptist, but I only go to church because my step-dad makes me and I will never hear the end of it if I do not go. I have thought about converting to Orthodox or Catholicism, but I am not entirely sure if I want to.

I do not agree with Catholics on their religious practices (praying through statues, having saints, etc.) but I still think they are Christian and I respect them.

The main thing that keeps me from switching is that how would the Body of Christ work under those churches? In the Protestant groups, one denomination is the ear, another is a foot, etc.

I am a practicing Roman Catholic, and I'm glad to hear that you are at least interested in some of the church's teachings. I agree, some things don't always seem right, however, I do like the fact that we have Saints. Saints just seem to help me have a role model of a real person who can do amazing things, and I appreciate how I can ask that person to pray for me, just like you may ask a friend to pray for you. And as for the church's organization, I like it far better from the Protestants' where most churches are on their own, and how there are so many denominations. That's just my opinion though, you don't have to take it to heart if you don't want to.

[Confederate Ramenia]

OP, may you please explain what Salafi, Shafi'i, and Hannbi Madhab mean? Are they sects of Sunni Islam?

I personally am Roman Catholic with influences from other religions, I'm trying to practice more.

[Distruzio]

Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

[Distruzio]

I am a Southern Baptist, but I only go to church because my step-dad makes me and I will never hear the end of it if I do not go. I have thought about converting to Orthodox or Catholicism, but I am not entirely sure if I want to.

I do not agree with Catholics on their religious practices (praying through statues, having saints, etc.) but I still think they are Christian and I respect them.

The main thing that keeps me from switching is that how would the Body of Christ work under those churches? In the Protestant groups, one denomination is the ear, another is a foot, etc.

What do you mean "how would the Body of Christ work..."?

With Protestantism, the Body is spiritual and ephemeral. With Orthodoxy and Catholicism, its a physical thing. Something you can actually point at and see with your eyes. If anything, we're confused by the Protestant interpretation of just what a "body" actually is when discussing the Body of Christ.

[Red Party]

Shia Muslim.

[Othelos]

When you reach 16 (if you aren't already) then you should be able to choose whether or not to go yourself.

And if people are like "ew you don't go to church?" just be like "yeah, and how is it your business?

I'm way passed 16, I'm in my early 20s. Its more of a cultural thing, I live in the Deep South. My Family, friends and just about everyone else in the area would ostracize me if I did something like that. So to avoid dirty looks, I go to church. It doesn't matter anyway, I'm moving in 3 months.

Oh, ok.

why not islam?

I love pork too much for that :p
In all seriousness I'm not a big fan of organized religion in general. I guess now that I think about it you could say I'm a Christian diest. Think Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

I only wrote that because Burleson is partial to Christianity. I'm glad that you've figured out what you prefer.

[Distruzio]

I would say that I'm Christian in name only. The only reason I even go to church is because of the negative social stigma in my area of those who don't go to church and because it would give my mother a heart attack.

Service for others (such as going to church for your mother) is an admirable quality.