Religions of the Temp

[Yumi]

A thread like this can live as long as no one here starts a stupid debate.
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I have no idea what I am, but I know I'm not agnostic.
I lean towards Spiritualism and Buddhism, but I'm not hardcore into either. xD
Soo...I don't believe in a God/Goddess/Gods-like-figures/etc.
But I do respect ones beliefs. As long as they are pure of heart and have good intentions.
Amor y Paz

 

[RedCoreZero]

I'm a Christian. not much else to say, aside from the fact that I don't buy into literal 7-day creationism, or dismiss evolution, or take the Bible word for word without exception, or anything like that. I think people who equate their political beliefs with their religious beliefs (like most religious right wingers where I live) are ridiculous, and arguably dangerous.

Sorry my answer was kind of boring.

I agree with you completely,but I think God counted the time and split the time into 7 days.

 

[Maxternal]

I agree with you completely,but I think God counted the time and split the time into 7 days.

The Hebrew word it was translated from can actually mean either "day" or just "time period"

Anyway, other than just naming a religion, I haven't actually made any specific declaration on this thread. A full declaration, of course, would take a full book (or more) to write but I made a more non-denominational statement here :
http://gbatemp.net/threads/what-religion-belief-am-i.335331/#post-4409797
that I don't feel like writing up again so I'll just link it.

 

[BORTZ]

Ok ok ok remember we are on thin ice here, any spark of debate and this thread is the Western United States in dry August heat.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Christian,I believe in God. I'm however, surprised that it didn't get any arguments here.Well this site is probably has the most intelligent people on the internet.

Nope. Not at all. We don't have "arguments" like this because it's generally not allowed. If it gets out of hand, the thread is locked. Also,

Anyways, I come from a family of Christians and went to a Catholic school since preschool, however if I had to give a name for what I believe, it'd be Physiomonistic Pantheism, or the belief that the universe is a nonsentient, infinite, chaotic yet structured...thing, and that what people consider "God" is existence itself, and the soul is a persons unique individuality. I think I have some kind of info .txt around here somewhere that explains it a bit better than I can, if anyone is interested.

 

[PyroSpark]

In between Agnostic and Athiest but leaning more towards Athiest.

 

[EyeZ]

2 things that dont go well in forums, politics...and religion lol but if anybody cares..im a christian and proud of it.

I can think of two more, Sony & Nintendo.

 

[TripleSMoon]

Well this site is probably has the most intelligent people on the internet.

You're right. This site does have the most intelligent people on the internet. Everyone tolerates everyone's opinion, respects each other, and never gets into debates over silly preferences.

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[Hyro-Sama]

I can think of two more, Guild & soulx.

Fix'd.

 

[Maxternal]

2 things that dont go well in forums, politics...and religion lol but if anybody cares..im a christian and proud of it.

I can think of two more, Sony & Nintendo.

That could fall into either category. LOL

 

[Densetsu]

*snip*

Any more comments like that will result in suspension.

 

[Maxternal]

And THAT is why people are reluctant to do flame wars on the Temp.

 

[gamefan5]

I'm a christian...
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That's it. XD

 

[Sterling]

Deist. After being raised Baptist or some other form of the Christian faith, I eventually began to open my eyes and ears to more than just what I was raised from birth to accept unconditionally. Fellow temper Trolley Dave was the one that first encouraged me to think and explore. While he isn't too respectful of religion (considering it folly and worthless as an antitheist), I have to say that he is a very kind person and fun to talk to. Since I could not continue to identify with any of the Abrahamic religions (Judahism, Christianity, Islam, etc) and I did not outright reject the idea of a higher power, I eventually decided on Deism. It is something that many of our founding fathers agreed upon.

While I can respect the religious and their views, I cannot accept when people push things down my throat. Obnoxious Facebook posts and other incredibly invasive messages are among my biggest pet peeves and has ruined more than one friendship. :/ Stay classy GBAtemp.

 

[TripleSMoon]

And THAT is why people are reluctant to do flame wars on the Temp.

Of this particular nature, anyway.

 

[Maxternal]

Of this particular nature, anyway.

That's why I chose the word "reluctant". They still happen but they get shut down ... eventually ... usually ...

There have been religious threads that got out of hand here, too, though. The problem seemed to be when title and OP is already leaning too far one way or another and is like bait for flamers. This one's gotten 3 pages already and only one poster shut down. Doing good so far.

 

[J-Machine]

To be honest I'm not entirely sure what my religious classification would be though I am not really looking for a label either. If I could try to generalize it though I suppose it would be a mix of Daoism/spiritualism/ with a sprinkle of deism as for whatever reason I can't shake the feeling of a omnipotent presence, even if it is the collective energy and spirits of all that exists that isn't sentient but is still "alive" and life giving/sharing all the same.

I'd be more specific but I myself am always questioning and looking for refinement in what I believe in but am always open to discussion.

 

[nryn99]

That's why I chose the word "reluctant". They still happen but they get shut down ... eventually ... usually ...

There have been religious threads that got out of hand here, too, though. The problem seemed to be when title and OP is already leaning too far one way or another and is like bait for flamers. This one's gotten 3 pages already and only one poster shut down. Doing good so far.

the flames start at pages 5 onwards.

 

[Sicklyboy]

That's why I chose the word "reluctant". They still happen but they get shut down ... eventually ... usually ...

There have been religious threads that got out of hand here, too, though. The problem seemed to be when title and OP is already leaning too far one way or another and is like bait for flamers. This one's gotten 3 pages already and only one poster shut down. Doing good so far.

You know, the Last religion thread I opened did quite well too. No disrespect in it whatsoever. I can't say I am pro-religion, but I like seeing people talk respectfully of it. Belief in something that is not a proven fact, yet incorporating it to your lifestyle is an odd and interesting... Almost beautiful thing.

Also, go densetsu, kicking ass.

 

[Maxternal]

@Sticklyboy, yeah, I liked your thread, too. The one that comes to mind that got a little out of hand had a title something like "what is the purpose of religion". They got a little feisty on that one.

the flames start at pages 5 onwards.

I can only hope for the best

EDIT : Oh, and the "why live when you can die?" thread was KINDA religious.