Religious Affiliation?

[Vespertine]

I checked Agnostic.

I do not believe in organized religion and I do not believe in the supernatural either. I believe there is some kind of something going on somewhere, I just don't think it controls us or decides our fate. I don't believe in heaven and I don't believe in hell. I do believe in energy, if that makes sense.

Like Alura, I believe Jesus Christ was an amazing man who wanted to better mankind. I do not believe he was the son of god nor do I believe he walked on water.

[jennandjamesinm]

I was raised Southern Baptist....but I survived. I am a christian but survived the morality brainwashing.

James

[WesternSwing]

My wife and I are Pagan, specifically Wiccan. I was raised Greek Orthodox and Mrs. WS was raised Southern Baptist.

Mr. WS

[ALilOEverything]

My mother is a Jehovah's Witness and my father was atheist. My parents taught me religion is a personal thing and it was up to me to make the decision as to what was right for me. For a long time I put myself in the undecided category but now I generally say I'm agnostic and often find myself identifying with Secular Humanism. I've had exposure to other religions and have had some fascinating discussions about various religious veiwpoints. It's only something I discuss one on one with those who aren't trying to convince me of anything and keep an open mind themselves.

[BiDrywallChick]

I forgot to put what I was raised. I was brought up Independant Fundemental baptist.. Completely subserviant to the males of the church.. never even said Amen out loud in church.. went to a non accredited church school.. never wore pants... then I met my current hubby.. life started

[Spoomonkey]

Originally Posted by BiDrywallChick

Completely subserviant to the males of the church..

I have a friend (of sorts, anyway) who ends all of his domestic squables (sp?) with "woman, you need to submit!"

Mrs Spoomonkey would feed me my nuts if I ever tried that...

And good for her

Spoomonkey

[BiNWAR]

[B][QUOTE=Spoomonkey]I have a friend (of sorts, anyway) who ends all of his domestic squables (sp?) with "woman, you need to submit!"[/B]

Yeah, submit to KICKING HIS ASS up around his damn head!

...(walking away mumbling to myself about submitting to jackass men...)

[Alura]

BiNWAR wrote:

Yeah, submit to KICKING HIS ASS up around his damn head!

HeeHee! I like this lady. She reminds me of Mrs. Alura.

Mr. Alura

[BiDrywallChick]

[QUOTE=BiNWAR][B]

Originally Posted by Spoomonkey

I have a friend (of sorts, anyway) who ends all of his domestic squables (sp?) with "woman, you need to submit!"

Originally Posted by Spoomonkey

[/B]

Yeah, submit to KICKING HIS ASS up around his damn head!

...(walking away mumbling to myself about submitting to jackass men...)

preach it sista!!! that is a no go here. I do not submit, period. Its not my groove.. well, unless there is some warm oil involved

[Sweet_Candy]

The only time Candy submits is when she hands me the rope.

Sweet

[Stef&Steph]

Ok, I got a good one for you'all
I was raised Mormon, and my wife Lutheren. I even served a mission for 2 years. Yeah I was one of those guys that knocks on your door, well, at least if you lived in Central America I was.
I think the thing that turned us away from Mormonism, and Christian"ism" in general was the way that I saw "christian people" treating other people, specifically non Christians. At worst people have been killed, beaten up, scooffed and ridiculed for personal beliefs in god, sexuality, and life in general. Then there are the Christians that want to "help" all the poor lost souls, becasue it makes them "feel" good. They do this by basically raising themselves up on a pedistal and looking down at all of the non believers.
Since leaving religion in general, my wife and I have become so close, we wonder how we even functioned before hand. We are more open and more comfortable with eachother, something that I see lacking in deeply religious couples.
Do I believe in god? people as me?
I just say, which God do you refere to? Mormon God, Catholic God, Baptist God, Jewish God, because truely, the way that the different religions look at God is so different that He or She certainly cannot be the same person.
I have studied a lot of art history (I had to, I'm a Photography major) and it is funny to see the relationship between the foundation of all the religions today, and how far apart they have all migrated.
Am I bitter? I guess a little bit, as I didn't have a choice when I was younger as to what I wanted to believe, I was force fed. I am glad that I got to go to Central America, that was a good learning experience, and now I am fluent in Spanish, but I am not too proud of some of the things I was forced to do there.

[robnbarb]

I am prodistant, I have turned against it many times due to stupid fundementalists, but then I desided not to let them have that much power over me (and to continue denying myself). However, I also realize what works for me, doesn't for everyone, and as such I try to keep an open mind that I could be way off. However I also think that as long as you lead a decent life, don't hurt people, and not be selfish, that the eternal reward waits for you, reguardless of preference of worship.

[DJTriad]

I was raised Methodist and have also been to a Pentecostal and Assembly of God churches. The last time I was in a church was when the Pastor started bashing gays, my spirit within me was so stirred up that I never returned to that church. People who judges others whether they consider themselves christians or not have always been a turn off for me. For me, I have a personal relationship with God and that's exactly what it is, it's personal, and it's a very strong relationship. As for other's beliefs, I never judge, what's right for that person doesn't necessarily mean it's right for me and vice versa. What counts is that you're happy and you're enjoying life to the fullest because let's face it, life is too short.

[NaughtyKitten]

Originally Posted by TheGeek

I was brought up Methodist, but some Fundamentalists successfully converted me to atheism.

LOL

I think my brain is just wired differently cause I remember as a child never really buying into religion. Don't think I ever really believed. Eventually tried to "find myself" by trying on different religions and decidiing that none of them were for me. I simply lack the faith. I don't condemn others for their faith as long as they give me the same respect. Its the pushy converting type that I hate, the ones that tell me I'm going to hell because I don't beleive. I can't help that, I just don't believe.

[ItTakes3]

I believe faith is a critical part of life for many. None of us knows what exists, or doesn't exist after life, but we all have some idea and therin lies the basis of faith, religion and anti-religion. Some choose to explore their faith with friends in a manner that suits all, while others hold it in their hearts and are comfortable with what they believe, but prefer to keep it private. I'm in the latter camp.

I suppose I'm an agnostic because I don't know and can't prove what some people tell me is The Truth, but I can't look at the flight of a hummingbird, the beauty of a sunset or experience emotion, and make the unprovable, definitive statement that there is no intelligence behind what exists.

I hold no grudge against religion...I don't fear it and I find that I generally like and trust religious people more than those who are anti-religious. That's not to say there aren't nuts in every faith and those who insist on sharing their brand of faith with me can be a real pain in the ass.