I is Buddhist because I like to follow religions but can't be bothered getting into arguments about creationism, god, evolution etc. And Buddhism has never been forced on anyone, unlike many other religions.
I didn't understand the completely dismissal of a creator.
Everything would become subjective (do anything you want to) and may possibly make everything
ultimately pointless.
Are we made here by chance/accident?
Raised catholic (baptism, communion, confirmed), then evangelical for 1-2 years and now an atheist.
Reading the bible, researching comparative religion, history and science is what basically turned me into an atheist.
You simply realize and just come to a reasonable conclusion, that's all.
After seeing this thread actually going pretty well, I am going to post my views.
I was actually raised by a non-practicing Roman Catholic family, who didn't really believe in forcing their views on people. In fact even as a child, I was not forced into anything I didn't want to be part of and even encouraged to explore and study regions to best understand them and possibly find my own. I have researched and read almost every religious book out there and even done countless interviews with people of those religions. For the most part I really saw the good in them as I saw the bad, but all and all started to see why some religions worked for some and not for all. Thus I did incorporate some parts of those religions into my philosophy, but overall I was basically an Atheist, with a bit of a twist. I did find one Philosophy that reflected me almost perfectly and that was LaVeyan Satanism.
Obviously I don't talk much about it because most people are scared away from the name and often misunderstand it.
But personally I find religion is a personal thing with a personal connection to everyone. I believe that all religions are as right as they are wrong, but the bigger picture isn't right or wrong, it's what works for you. I think that if believing in a God(s), spirits, ect. works for you and your not hurting anyone or forcing it on people, then more power to you. If you don't believe in anything and you are happy with your life and not forcing that on anyone, then more power to you as well. I personally think diversity is what makes everyone human and makes us all interesting and unique.
??I'm an atheist but I'm rooting for God
That is a legit question. I'll give Catboy a chance to explain his reasons (if he so wishes), but we are not here to poke holes in other peoples' respective beliefs. If you do not agree with him, do not shoot his reasons down in an attempt to make him see things your way.I don't want to be that guy but why Satanism?
Wait if you're an atheist, shouldn't you be on the other side of that spectrum considering that if you're wrong and the God in the Abrahamic religions exists, you're doomed to an eternity in hell.I'm an atheist but I'm rooting for God
Wait, what?i am a catholic (baptism,confirmed) i really don't care about religion. parents don't really force me or my brother to go unless it a really big thing. all though i am catholic i don't believe in god as the creator of everything or believe his existence. i do believe there is something out there though.
That said, before you guys get into a debate, let's try and keep our cool (yes, I realize where I am posting this) and discuss our opinions like civilized people. No flaming, trolling, etc. please.It starts
I recommend taking a deep, calming breath before deciding to answer that post.
(I'm not sure if it was meant that way, but I can see someone getting defensive at this point.)