are you a religious person?

welp. i'm a satanist/pagan {i worship both satan and masculine/feminine dieties}, but i used to be wiccan for a very short time before i thought it was too restricting. and then before that i was forced into being catholic as a child ><

im generally open on the idea of religion and i feel that everyone should worship whatever they choose and not infringe on others' beliefs. but maybe that's just me? :o
 
I wish religion was more scientific. "God created this" and "God created that" isn't enough for me. I would've liked a little more graphical detail, to be honest. I'd also like to know who created God. I know most people say he is eternal and he doesn't need a creator or whatever, but I don't buy it. I would've liked the details.

There is a religion that is scientific... Scientology. Even then
I dont think they will give answers to your question.
If they do, I would love to see/know it myself and guess that
you would follow that religion.

I think you also meant that you wish God can be studied or known through science
However, sorry to say, that is not possible because . . . .
As it stands, modern science/scientists refuse and/or state that it/they
cannot directly address such issues as whether God
exists or whether people are good or bad because of this reason:
The area of God is an area of absolute truth, which is not, and
hence not a part of modern science since absolute truth is
an indisputable truth, thus not open to scientific inquiry.
In order for something to be considered a science an
object of science for scientist to study & solve, it must
be open to scientific inquiry.
Plus, scientists they are only human, and opinions often
help to guide their research.

Im not sure if you understand the definition of what God and/or "god/goddess(a.k.a.deity)" is.

deity--god/goddess
a natural or supernatural being, who is thought of as holy, divine, or sacred.
Some religions have one supreme deity, while others have multiple deities of
various ranks.
Greek/Roman deities have multiple deities of various ranks. Zeus was a son
of another male almighty god, and Zeus gave birth so several children
(Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus,
Hermes and either Hestia, or Dionysus.) Even if you trace
Zeus' origin and keep going, none states that the deity was created by some
other force or being. This is true for the Captial "g" God as well.

Why?
Because a deity and/or God's nature/attributes/qualities/essence is
that such beings are the only creators, only beings
capable of creating, that are eternal and necessary
existence. Thus, they are not and cannot be created.
Lower ranking deities are created by being born
into existence by another deity but the
capital "G" God is not.

Capital G God
The concept of God as described by theologians commonly includes the attributes
of omniscience (infinite knowledge), omnipotence (unlimited power),
omnipresence (present everywhere), omnibenevolence (perfect goodness),
divine simplicity, and eternal and necessary existence.
"God" with capital G is associated most with the context of monotheism and henotheism.
In theism, a god is the creator and sustainer of the universe (no room for argument)
In deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of the universe.
In pantheism, God is the universe itself. (humans have created some
theories on how universe was created)
In atheism, God does not exist, while God is deemed unknown
or unknowable within the context of agnosticism.
(no luck there to your question or demand)

I know you like to demand the detail in order to believe or accept a "god"/God exists,
but it really isnt necessary and kind of impossible because of
the reasons/explanations I have just typed.

You dont need to know everything about a person or idea
in order to believe in them. You dont need to know
everything in order to be friends with someone or
love someone. If you do, I wish you luck and the best because I
dont have anything to say to that nor provide it.
 
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I wish religion was more scientific. "God created this" and "God created that" isn't enough for me. I would've liked a little more graphical detail, to be honest. I'd also like to know who created God. I know most people say he is eternal and he doesn't need a creator or whatever, but I don't buy it. I would've liked the details.

bruh, it's like you want people to keep arguing with you.
 
I wish religion was more scientific. "God created this" and "God created that" isn't enough for me. I would've liked a little more graphical detail, to be honest. I'd also like to know who created God. I know most people say he is eternal and he doesn't need a creator or whatever, but I don't buy it. I would've liked the details.

Let us proclaim, the mystery of faith...
 
I wish religion was more scientific. "God created this" and "God created that" isn't enough for me. I would've liked a little more graphical detail, to be honest. I'd also like to know who created God. I know most people say he is eternal and he doesn't need a creator or whatever, but I don't buy it. I would've liked the details.

its a yes or no answer sweaty ((:
 
No., If I honestly have to choose a Deity or a Religion to be happy I'm a Pastafarian and I Praise Arceas and Lord Helix
Oh yes right!, Hail Cthulhu and Satan why?, he's just a fantastic person
 
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AMEN!

Yes, I am very much religious. It saddens me to see all these non believer posts.

I'm actually not religious at all I was kidding but I accepted your friend request anyway because I love all people and would never discriminate based on their beliefs !!
 
I won't say I'm religious but I am a spiritual person...I believe there is a God, I believe in positive energy..and speaking things into existence. In other words, if I tell myself that because it's Monday my day will be horrible, chances are I will make myself have a horrible day. I have noticed how people who claim to be Christians can be some of the biggest hypocrites of the church..they are
so quick to point out how in the bible being gay is a sin and if you're gay you will go to hell..really....I love how they pick and choose which sin is gonna get you into hell..I mean gluttony is one of the 7 deadly sins..and it means to over indulge in foods and drink..according to Catholicism seasoning your food with sauce and seasonings will get you a trip to hell..sooo by that logic anyone who has ever put ketchup on a fry is going to hell...Me and a friend use to work with a lady who was a "saved" born again Christian..she was cool though. I remember my friend coming out to me and telling me she was bisexual, but really had a stronger attraction to girls. She was so scared to tell Ms.G, (Our nickname for her)....she ended up telling her later that day, and Ms. G told her that she may not believe in her choices, but she would always love her like a daughter no matter what..So to me, if religion/religious people were more like that..maybe more understanding and excepting, maybe more people would be religious..Church is one of the places you should feel accepted, but it isn't for so many people...so yeah...sorry for the rant.

As I stated earlier, I'm Christian myself, and will have to agree about people being hypocritical. Not all are like that though, as you said.
At my Southern Baptist church here in Mississippi we had a pastor preach who was from Virginia and he was telling us about how he was obese and yet, as it has become common nowadays, to many Christians, it has become accepted. However, he realized that what he was doing was only hurting him, so he wanted to make it known that it wasn't right. So, he lost weight and even make sermons in Virginia and Mississippi about it.
About people who are gay, I feel that there are misconceptions about Christianity involving them. Just because people are gay doesn't mean they can't go to church-a gay man went to my church for a very long time and my pastor didn't have a problem with him being there at all. After all, Jesus did say that people shouldn't be turned away. I just wanted to make that clear.
 
Yes, I'm Christian/Protestant ^-^ Don't always get to go to church, but I still have a strong faith and relationship with God :) He really helped me go through a really hard time in my life two years ago. The parable of the lost son, especially. I always remember that God loves me no matter what, even after I've messed up so bad that I feel I don't deserve love from anyone. As long as I just whisper for God, he's there for me ^-^
 
I suppose I would have to say no, because I don't quite like the term 'religious'. It implies things like tradition, rules, and general organized religion, which I do not agree with.

I am, however, spiritual. I believe in God, and I believe there are forces of energy we cannot see with the naked eye. I believe that love is a great force in the universe, as well as hatred. I choose to live my life with love, although I am not afraid to be stern or mean if the situation calls for it, (which sometimes it does). I want to live my life loving despite everything. Everyone in the world has told me how cruel everything is, and how awful the world is. I know. I've not had a nice, peach-picking life in my life. But I just....I want to believe in the good of the world. I know that there are dark things in the world, but if I can love everything despite everything, then I feel like I might make the world a little better. I believe God has a hold on my soul, that he/she guides my heart very carefully and stays with me, even when I doubt or just plain don't believe, and sometimes I have a hard time believing. But God is with me. God has always been with me.
 
I'm a religious person. I don't always agree with everything they say at church but I still go. Most of my friends aren't religious or have a different religion but no fights start from it. Sometimes they might say something about how stupid or wrong Christianity is and that's their opinion/belief so I don't really take offense to it.
 
I wish religion was more scientific. "God created this" and "God created that" isn't enough for me. I would've liked a little more graphical detail, to be honest. I'd also like to know who created God. I know most people say he is eternal and he doesn't need a creator or whatever, but I don't buy it. I would've liked the details.

It is very scientific. I even referenced books you could read that show how some of it. There are plenty of resources if you just seek them out and stop blinding yourself.

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Not to mention that you also have faith in the fact that God isn't real. There is no solid proof either way and to be honest it's more rational to believe that the universe was created by a God than the idea of there being matter that was always there. The Big Bang Theory has an absolute that is essential to its theory that also is one of the primary reasons people don't believe in God. Where did the matter and first expansion come from? Likewise, where did God come from? If the matter could always have been there, God also could always have been there.
 
I don't see why Bowie can't question religion. Curiosity never hurts anyone.
However I also think that if you want scientific, don't wish religion to be so.

he can but this thread is just asking if you are religious or not
+ hes already questioned it like 5 times prior to that post
 
its a yes or no answer sweaty ((:

And I thought I was supposed to be the condescending one.

This thread isn't exclusive to people who believe in God. Stop telling me what I can and can't post, where I can and where I can't. It's not up to you and I don't appreciate it. I could make 100 posts in this thread if I wanted to and I don't see what your problem with that would be. I am not you and you are not me. Back off a little, please. I'm not trying to pick fights with anyone, but you're being deliberately hostile towards me for some reason. I like to discuss religion and religious artwork. It's interesting to me, even if I don't believe in it myself, or even respect it. That is up to me and I'd expect my interests would not upset you personally. I'm curious and I don't see what your problem is here. I don't mean to be rude.

I don't see why Bowie can't question religion. Curiosity never hurts anyone.

Thank you!
 
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It is very scientific. I even referenced books you could read that show how some of it. There are plenty of resources if you just seek them out and stop blinding yourself.

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Not to mention that you also have faith in the fact that God isn't real. There is no solid proof either way and to be honest it's more rational to believe that the universe was created by a God than the idea of there being matter that was always there. The Big Bang Theory has an absolute that is essential to its theory that also is one of the primary reasons people don't believe in God. Where did the matter and first expansion come from? Likewise, where did God come from? If the matter could always have been there, God also could always have been there.

Read "the problem of hell" if you believe so strongly that philosophy proves the existence of God lmao

Edit: also "the problem of evil"
 
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