and from the Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster: The Eight “I’d Really Rather You Didn’ts” 1. I’d really rather you didn’t act like a sanctimonious holier-than-thou ass when describing my noodly goodness. If some people don’t believe in me, that’s okay. Really, I'm not that vain. Besides, this isn’t about them so don’t change the subject. 2. I’d really rather you didn’t use my existence as a means to oppress, subjugate, punish, eviscerate, and/or, you know, be mean to others. I don’t require sacrifices, and purity is for drinking water, not people. 3. I’d really rather you didn’t judge people for the way they look, or how they dress, or the way they talk, or, well, just play nice, okay? Oh, and get this into your thick heads: woman = person. man = person. Samey = Samey. One is not better than the other, unless we’re talking about fashion and I'm sorry, but I gave that to women and some guys who know the difference between teal and fuchsia. 4. I’d really rather you didn’t indulge in conduct that offends yourself, or your willing, consenting partner of legal age AND mental maturity. As for anyone who might object, I think the expression is "go **** yourself," unless they find that offensive in which case they can turn off the TV for once and go for a walk for a change. 5. I’d really rather you didn’t challenge the bigoted, misogynistic, hateful ideas of others on an empty stomach. Eat, then go after the b****es. 6. I’d really rather you didn’t build multi million-dollar synagogues / churches / temples / mosques / shrines to my noodly goodness when the money could be better spent (take your pick): 1. Ending poverty 2. Curing diseases 3. Living in peace, loving with passion, and lowering the cost of cable I might be a complex-carbohydrate omniscient being, but I enjoy the simple things in life. I ought to know. I AM the creator. 7. I’d really rather you didn’t go around telling people I talk to you. You’re not that interesting. Get over yourself. And I told you to love your fellow man, can’t you take a hint? 8. I’d really rather you didn’t do unto others as you would have them do unto you if you are into, um, stuff that uses a lot of leather/lubricant/vaseline. If the other person is into it, however (pursuant to #4), then have at it, take pictures, and for the love of Mike, wear a CONDOM! Honestly, it’s a piece of rubber. If I didn’t want it to feel good when you did it I would have added spikes, or something.
Christian. Im not a fan of calling it a "religious affiliation" however. Being a Christian, to me, is a lifestyle. Not a bunch of rituals performed to make you feel "close to God" or "holy" or "religious".
agnostic... other... religion is evil.. something.. eh.. hell I don't really care anymore.... I do love the universe.. even though I do dislike my little corner of it.. because there's people in it..
For a religion thread this sure is anticlimactic. I'm disappointed. Let's make this thread deserving of the D&D status. My religion is better than yours!! ha!
I don't see why people get offended when someone says "Your life isn't complete without a belief in [insert religion here]". Shouldn't we assume that people think that believing in a religion is the best choice for life, since they have chosen to believe in it. For instance, I'm not Muslim, but if someone told me that my life was not complete because I don't practice Islam, I'm not offended. Thats their choice, and their belief. They're entitled to it.
Alternatively, they could just assume you feel that the way you're living your life is what you think is the best (as you said, you are believing/living that life) and not say a damn thing.
I can see there being some dispute of the differing ideas of the creation but i think evolution is pretty cut and dry. You can visible see evolution of animals by placing them in different environments and watching them adapt. I don't see why people think that God can create life but not evolving life.
I don't believe in Satan. I don't believe in a God that loves me or that cares about my "sins". I don't believe in the Bible, as God's written word. I don't believe that God is some old fart of European descent who sits on clouds. I do believe that people can be "spiritual" and that we are better for it. I do believe when we die we all walk to the same bright light. I do believe that proselytizing one religious belief is wrong. I do believe that I might not have this whole God thing right. I do believe that I must respect other's religious believes, no matter how silly . I voted other.
I think Stack24 has done that: C'mon DD this guy is clearly out to convert us to his terrorist loving freedom hating ways...
I thought Muslim terrorists hated our love of Freedom Fries (or was that love our hatred of French Fries). It is in The Quran and everything.
I'm a Methodist damn it! John Wesley rules! Unlike Baptists, we can dance! We have better hymns! We drink grape juice out of shot glasses and like it! Unlike Baptists, we can read! Our sacrament is a pot-luck supper! Unlike Baptists, we say hello to each other at liquor stores!
