Religion?

[zmikecuber]

Catholic all the way!!! Very traditional and proud! St. Thomas Aquinas, Peter Kreeft, GK Chesterton, Tolkein, and St. Augustine ftw!

Latin is awesome. Hands down. Amo Deum plus quam cubicus.

And to anybody who says Catholics dont have meditation, and Asian religions do, thats ridiculous. Look up the divine office.

Ok so what type of evidence do you want of God's existence? I cant prove it scientifically... what about using logic? ;P

 

[Zane_C]

Ok so what type of evidence do you want of God's existence? I cant prove it scientifically... what about using logic? ;P

Science can't get any closer to 'logic'.

 

[PatrickJameson]

Ok so what type of evidence do you want of God's existence? I cant prove it scientifically... what about using logic? ;P

I always start with this question: what makes your belief more correct than other beliefs? And by that I mean theistic beliefs, nothing to do with atheism yet.

 

[collinbxyz]

I always start with this question: what makes your belief more correct than other beliefs? And by that I mean theistic beliefs, nothing to do with atheism yet.

Sort of similar to this;

On most websites that I found by google, they say that 30-35 % of the world is Christian, making that 65-70% non-Christian. How do you know that you are correct? Is there ANY proof? Christianity wasn't even close to the first religion. So what makes it so special and truthful?

 

[Systemdertoten]

Atheist here. Kinda lonely here in Honduras where 97% of the population is Catholic and the rest is Protestant.

 

[AgentKuo]

I notice atheism, anti-theism and nihilism are listed as one choice but agnostic is a separate choice. Why?

Also you left out a few major world religions in favor of a couple of particular branches of Christianity.

Yeah, you think I should just bunch JW and LDS with Christianity and add Buddhism and Hunduism?

 

[Christopher Mowla]

I always start with this question: what makes your belief more correct than other beliefs? And by that I mean theistic beliefs, nothing to do with atheism yet.

That's a very good question, but honestly, it will not register in any person's mind whose beliefs have not been "proven wrong" in their own minds or those who are not questioning why they believe what they believe in the first place (close-minded). To them, the rest of us who say everyone needs to have an open mind are "missing out on the good stuff," too stubborn to admit they are the only ones right, "too evil to see the light," or just too dumb to believe the "higher truth" that they know to be true.

I know you know this very well, but I was just writing out what I believe your statement is implying.

 

[Andreaillest]

No Buddhism on the poll.
Live life the way you want and live it well.

 

[ZamHalen]

Here's the thing, I don't know if I'm right. In all reality no one knows for sure (not atheists, not Muslims, not Buddhists , not Jews, not Christians,and not anyone). But we have the ability to believe (or disbelieve) what we want and in the end we will probably never know who was right. I may as well go on with my idea of "heaven" (this may mean nothing to some). I don't think that people who don't know or don't believe are excluded. I've seen people who claim they are good do bad and I've seen people who are seen as bad do what is right. So why would someone who does nothing but good for others be condemned for what they do not know?(NOTE:This is from an "If I'm right perspective" I'm not saying I'm right).
That's one to think about for the retribution pushers.

 

[DavidWoner]

The poll says "Chrisianity" lol. I could fix it but I don't want to offend those who follow the teachings of Chris.

 

[ZamHalen]

The poll says "Chrisianity" lol. I could fix it but I don't want to offend those who follow the teachings of Chris.

Well doesn't that look bad lol. Well I gotta say Chris is a pretty cool dude.
Seriously though I really have to stop just skimming through stuff (yes I skim through one word choices lol).

 

[AgentKuo]

Alright, lemme change the poll...how do I change the poll?

Agnosticism isn't a position comparable to theism or atheism. It pertains to what you 'know' as opposed to what you believe. It's entirely possible to be an agnostic atheist ot a gnostic theist.

Agnosticism is a view on religion. The poll is about views on religion. A person, as you mentioned can be an agnostic theist or an agnostic atheist.

 

[zmikecuber]

I always start with this question: what makes your belief more correct than other beliefs? And by that I mean theistic beliefs, nothing to do with atheism yet.

Because God came as the Son and founded it.

If God exists, there is a religion that HE founded which leads to heaven. Catholicism is it. It gives you everything you need to get to heaven. I mean it fills the spiritual needs which man hungers for completely. God gives purpose to your life through the Catholic Church. Without God, life is pointless. (please note I said spiritual, not emotional.... your decisions shouldnt be based on emotion. thats ridiculous...)

so yeah, thats why I believe the Catholic Church is... in your words... err "more correct"... before you go denying and saying "no its not" please look into what youre denying. I mean really, most people have a very warped view of the Church of "OMG PEDOPHILE PRIESTS"....

Catholics believe in order to be saved you must be baptized (not only this, but its the first step). you have to belong to the Church in some way...

You belong to the Church by:

Baptism of water. (sacramental.. Protestants included )
Baptism of desire. (you desire to be baptized, but cant, or do your very best to lead a holy life, despite the fact that you are misinformed or misunderstand)
Baptism of blood (desiring to be baptized, but being martyred before thats possible... we've been killed lots for our beliefs... with the grace of God, I'd gladly die for Him. thats a little bold, eh?)

Lastly... Archbishop Fulton Sheen puts it very well.

“There are not one hundred people in the United States who hate The Catholic Church, but there are millions who hate what they wrongly perceive the Catholic Church to be.”

So yes, many people have a flawed perception of the Catholic Church. There have been very sinful people in the Catholic Church, but their actions are in no way justified.

Oh, and Im Catholic cuz of the girls. the St. girls I mean. lol. St. Terese or Liseux is pretty freaking awesome. xD

ok sorry, I probably talked your ear off... hahaa! pretty obvious Im a "religious nut". ;D

 

[ChrisBird]

He has spoken, the almighty Chris states that cubes must be made of bacon and nutella from now on.

 

[zmikecuber]

lol Chris!!! xD I love bacon!!!

omgosh...

1. Atheists say God does not exist.
2. Bacon exists.
3. Bacon is good.
4. Therefore God must exist.

hehehehe ;P

 

[Weston]

Here's the thing, I don't know if I'm right. In all reality no one knows for sure (not atheists, not Muslims, not Buddhists , not Jews, not Christians,and not anyone).

Which is why atheists are probably right.

I've seen people who claim they are good do bad and I've seen people who are seen as bad do what is right. So why would someone who does nothing but good for others be condemned for what they do not know?
That's one to think about for the retribution pushers.

Religion has little to do with people doing good or bad things. If religion is the only thing thats keeping you from killing people, you belong in a mental hospital.

Because God came as the Son and founded it.

If God exists, there is a religion that HE founded which leads to heaven. Catholicism is it.

Great evidence bro

 

[zmikecuber]

Great evidence bro

why thank you mah dear Weston!

seriously, you need to take the initiative yourself to examine the Church and decide for yourself. ;P

hey your name reminds me of that guy in CS Lewis' book named weston... err wait.. that guy was possessed....

*cough cough* no I didnt mean anything by that!!! really! ;P

 

[Weston]

seriously, you need to take the initiative yourself to examine the Church and decide for yourself. ;P

Great assumptions bro

 

[Hyprul 9-ty2]

That is the only kind of evidence anyone can provide.

 

[The Bloody Talon]

i want to vote for Christianity but it is not in the poll.

He has spoken, the almighty Chris states that cubes must be made of bacon and nutella from now on.

all hail Chris!