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Why Not Do A Little Religion? 1
#14347879 - 04/25/11 07:59 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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I have been surrounded by Christians for some time now. This has caused me to reflect on their situation more.
What I have realized is that Christianity is no more than a drug. It makes people feel good about themselves even though it isn't technically "real". Even if someone has doubts about it, they are able to suppress the doubts with the help of their fellow Christianity users.
Sometimes I even wish that I could be a Christian. I remember how much of a comfort the idea of God used to be when I was 13, and I was still a strong believer.
Another benefit to Christianity is that the negative effects it causes are usually minimal. For the average Christian the negative side-effects are practically non-existent. The only negative thing about it that I see is how it causes you to hold back on what you experience in the one chance you have to experience it. Even then, this is hardly negative from the subjective viewpoint of the partaker in Christianity.
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: 4896744]
#14348716 - 04/25/11 11:45 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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You should probably try a little bit of every religion then otherwise it would seem prejudice. Besides Christianity is the most boring of them all 
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That's subjective... burning and torturing people in the name of god, not accepting the "live and let live" (example: condemning gay people), oppose to the use of contraceptives such as the condom, and if you wanna take the example of a truly devoted one, they can even go as far as organizing "Burn a Koran" days.
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: pouihi]
#14348810 - 04/25/11 12:14 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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pouihi said: You should probably try a little bit of every religion then otherwise it would seem prejudice. Besides Christianity is the most boring of them all 
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iThink said: Another benefit to Christianity is that the negative effects it causes are usually minimal.
That's subjective... burning and torturing people in the name of god, not accepting the "live and let live" (example: condemning gay people), oppose to the use of contraceptives such as the condom, and if you wanna take the example of a truly devoted one, they can even go as far as organizing "Burn a Koran" days.
Name an incident within the last hundred years where people were burned and tortured by Christians. Who cares if an extremist group of christians outside the norm burn the koran, its way more hateful and ridiculous than the bible anyways. They're both bullshit. As for the "god hates fags" and anti-contraception issues, i agree- absolute horse shit. Most Christians are not like that in the least, but sure there are always extremists.
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Mush 4 Brains said: Name an incident within the last hundred years where people were burned and tortured by Christians.
Inquisition?
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: pouihi]
#14348946 - 04/25/11 12:55 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Inquisition Timeline Quote:
1099 AD 1099 AD - When the Crusaders captured Jerusalem in 1099, the Jews were massacred or expelled along with the Muslims, and were able to return only when Muslim control over the holy city was restored. After the Christian reconquest of Spain in the late fifteenth century ... Show more From The modern history of Jordan - Related web pages books.google.com/books?id=7zdi2sCuIh8C&pg ... ► 1184 AD 1184 AD - Pope Innocent III started the first Inquisition, called the Medieval Inquisition in 1184, in response to the rise of rival Christian sects such as the Cathars and Waldensians. From Myopic Man books.google.com/books?id=Qb9WCAj9H-UC&pg ... 1231 1231 - Medieval inquisitors always had to think about conflicts of jurisdiction with archbishops and bishops, because the latter had been in charge of handling heretics in their dioceses since the primitive Church; even after the first inquisitors were named in 1231, the ... Show more From The Spanish Inquisition, 1478-1614 - Related web pages books.google.com/books?id=R9da-SlbN4UC&pg=PR14 ... 1233 1233 - The weapon they adopted was the Inquisition. During the twelfth century, the leaders of the Catholic Church had become concerned about the spread of heresy- beliefs and practices not in strict accordance with Catholic teachings. In 1233, Pope Gregory IV set up ... Show more From Torah and Commentary - Related web pages books.google.com/books?id=vCfrt1cP_mkC&pg ... 1321 1321 - The Inquisition was the last great innovation of the Age of Theocracy. It was Pope Gregory IX, in 1321, who formally established the Inquisition within the Christian Church. Its initial purpose was as a measure designed to suppress all non-Christian thought. Show more From A History of Women in Religion - Related web pages books.google.com/books?id=8OAf6nrrH3gC&pg=PA74 ... 1391 Jul 1391 - The main target of the Inquisition were the so-called conversos, Jews who had converted to Catholicism following the anti-Jewish pogroms of July, 1391. It is ironic, therefore, that the Inquisition, as a Christian body, had no jurisdiction over Jews, but only ... Show more From Torquemada and The Spanish Inquisition | Socyberty - Related web pages socyberty.com/history/torquemada-and-the ... 1478 1478 - Queen Isabella was a "fervent" Christian and, in 1478, she asked the Pope for permission to set up an Inquisition to weed out heresy in the Christian world, with the Pope helpfully accommodating by establishing the Inquisition. From The Journey of Christopher Columbus To a New Land of Hope | … - Related web pages zh-hk.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=440828976642 1480 1480 - At the heart of Fernando and Isahel's popular appeal lay a religious higotry that they shared with most of their Christian suhjects. The Inquisition instituted in Castile in 1480 and in Aragon seven years later. Aiming to estahlish the purity of the Catholic ... Show more From The Rough Guide to Andalucia - Related web pages books.google.com/books?id=z6Sbcp82ZI4C&pg ... 1491 Nov 16, 1491 - In its current form, it's based on a verdict handed down by the Spanish Inquisition on Nov. 16, 1491. In the ruling, the Inquisition condemned seven " heretic judaizers" to be burned at the stake for murdering a Christian boy. An eighth person was convicted ... Show more From The Story of a Child, and of the Lingering Tale of Blood Libel - Related web pages www.jewishexponent.com/article/11017/ 1492 1492 - Later, Christian princes pushed out the Muslim rulers of Spain, and persecution of the Jews began. In 1492, as part of the Christian Spanish Inquisition, Jews were expelled from Spain. Many historians attribute the decline of Spain as a world power to the ... Show more From HistoryLink.org- the Free Online Encyclopedia of Washington State … - Related web pages www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage ... 1536 Oct 6, 1536 - Tyndale was tried for heresy and condemned by the Inquisition. On 6 October 1536 , Tyndale was tied to a stake, strangled, and then burned together with all copies of his books that could be found. The Inquisition operated on the principle that persecution and ... Show more From Define Universe and Give Two Examples - Related web pages books.google.com/books?id=wkCdDPfndDIC&pg ... 1542 Jul 21, 1542 - "Caraffa simply believed that error had no right to exist" (Thompson, 510). On July 21, 1542, Pope Paul III followed Caraffa's advice and sanctioned the Roman Inquisition and extended its authority throughout the Christian world. The Pope gave the ... Show more From Enjoying God Ministries - Related web pages www.enjoyinggodministries.com/article/20-the ... 1559 1559 - Three well-publicized autos-da-fe in 1559, the last one attended by Philip II, launched a seven-year cycle of feverish anti-Protestant activity by the Spanish Inquisition. The period 1559- 1565 was the only moment in its long existence when Spain's Holy ... Show more From Judging the French Reformation - Related web pages books.google.com/books?id=YLUHmdPws-sC&pg=PA51 ... 1600 Feb 17, 1600 - For this he was burnt at the stake, by the Christian Inquisition in Rome, on February 17, 1600, on the same day on which, thirty-six years before, Galileo, his great fellow-countryman and fellow- worker was born. Such men, who live and die for a great idea, are ... Show more From General sketch of the history of pantheism - Related web pages books.google.com/books?id=JnxAAAAAIAAJ&pg ... 1609 1609 - Why does an ancient Jewish book have illustrations, against the specific commandment in Exodus not to make the likeness of any thing? Why do the illustrations look so strangely Christian? Why, in 1609, did the Inquisition in Italy allow it to escape the auto-da ... Show more From People Of The Book - Book Reviews - Books - Entertainment - smh.com. … - Related web pages www.smh.com.au/news/book-reviews/people-of-the ... 1633 Jun 22, 1633 - On 22 June 1633 the Inquisition compelled him to declare: "I, Galileo Galilei, aged 70 years, being brought personally to judgement, and kneeling before you, Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lords, Cardinals, General Inquisitors of the Universal Christian ... Show more From Reflections on Father Tissa Balasuriya's 80th birthday www.island.lk/2004/08/29/featur11.html 1674 1674 - from that derived the name Tristan used by all the members of his family."i0 More frequently, as was pointed out to the Majorcan Inquisition in 1674, conversos would choose Christian names whose source was the Old Testament (Braunstein 1936, 184). From Secrecy and deceit - Related web pages books.google.com/books?id=PLKS69FKHkYC&pg ... 1736 1736 - In 1736, he published, in 8vo., The History of Persecution, in four parts; viz. I. Amongst the heathens. II. Under the Christian emperors. III. Under the papacy and inquisition. IV. Amongst protestants. With a preface, containing remarks on Dr. Rogers's Vindication ... From
Also I should have mentioned that i was specifically referring to the states.
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Just to reinforce that christians burned and tortured anything that they didn't like?? "Just because I please, you are a witch so we will now torture and kill you"
And why do you think a religion should be any different just because you're in the states?? It's even worst... I mean "now we don't burn heretics, just their books"
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: pouihi]
#14349046 - 04/25/11 01:26 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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all organized religion is a fucking joke and god can suck my balls 2x. hes a vengeful angry beasty whos bloodlust is unquenchable, Im gonna start praying to Joe Pesci.
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: pouihi]
#14349133 - 04/25/11 01:46 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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pouihi said: Just to reinforce that christians burned and tortured anything that they didn't like?? "Just because I please, you are a witch so we will now torture and kill you"
And why do you think a religion should be any different just because you're in the states?? It's even worst... I mean "now we don't burn heretics, just their books" 
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The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is also the first section of the Bill of Rights. It is arguably the most important part of the U.S. Constitution, as it guarantees freedoms of religion, speech, writing and publishing, peaceful assembly, and the freedom to raise grievances with the Government.
Also holding christans accountable for shit that happened hundreds of years ago is like holding white people accountable (in present times) for the slavery of african americans.
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Mush 4 Brains said: guarantees freedoms of religion, speech, writing and publishing, peaceful assembly, and the freedom to raise grievances with the Government.
I don't see where that says acts of violence and censorship towards other religions.
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Mush 4 Brains said: Also holding christans accountable for shit that happened hundreds of years ago is like holding white people accountable (in present times) for the slavery of african americans.
That would mean ALL white people practiced it and were for slavery which is wrong.
At that time all christians felt that "heretics" had to be dealt with, tortured and killed in public for all to see and applaud. I'm not saying people practice it nowadays (obviously) but it's part of their history, and the way their mentality "developed".
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: pouihi]
#14349230 - 04/25/11 02:02 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Mush 4 Brains said: guarantees freedoms of religion, speech, writing and publishing, peaceful assembly, and the freedom to raise grievances with the Government.
I don't see where that says acts of violence and censorship towards other religions.
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Mush 4 Brains said: Also holding christans accountable for shit that happened hundreds of years ago is like holding white people accountable (in present times) for the slavery of african americans.
That would mean ALL white people practiced it and were for slavery which is wrong.
At that time all christians felt that "heretics" had to be dealt with, tortured and killed in public for all to see and applaud. I'm not saying people practice it nowadays (obviously) but it's part of their history, and the way their mentality "developed".
So what evidence do you base the claim that all Christians supported the inquisition on?
Also, all that matters to everyone is their individual existence. All of these things that you subjectively label as "evil" have no bearing on the possible benefits of indulging in Christianity.
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: 4896744]
#14349279 - 04/25/11 02:13 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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iThink said: All of these things that you subjectively label as "evil" have no bearing on the possible benefits of indulging in Christianity.
You're the one talking about labels.
"Subjectively" thinking that Christians have been responsible for a bunch of shit during history, as now stand for or represent principles that are contrary to the freedom of each, or even not wanting your kids to learn the evolution theory, or others mentioned above. I'm not giving my opinion but simply mentioning facts.
If I was Christian like I would probably be referring to them as "evil" or "devil sent" or "heretic" but as I'm fortunately not even close to that I don't give a rats ass to what they do as long as they don't interfere with others and as long as they RESPECT others.
Also I simply don't understand why when talking about religion you only mention trying chistianism as if it were the only religion on earth (again, the least interesting of all btw).
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: pouihi]
#14349526 - 04/25/11 03:00 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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iThink said: All of these things that you subjectively label as "evil" have no bearing on the possible benefits of indulging in Christianity.
You're the one talking about labels.
"Subjectively" thinking that Christians have been responsible for a bunch of shit during history, as now stand for or represent principles that are contrary to the freedom of each, or even not wanting your kids to learn the evolution theory, or others mentioned above. I'm not giving my opinion but simply mentioning facts.
If I was Christian like I would probably be referring to them as "evil" or "devil sent" or "heretic" but as I'm fortunately not even close to that I don't give a rats ass to what they do as long as they don't interfere with others and as long as they RESPECT others.
Also I simply don't understand why when talking about religion you only mention trying chistianism as if it were the only religion on earth (again, the least interesting of all btw).
The reason I focus on Christianity is because it is by far the most prevalent religious culture in the United States. I couldn't care less whether or not you find it "boring".
Also, your mentioning of subjective "moral" preferences has no objective bearing over anything I said. For the individual, I can see indulgence in Christianity causing subjective benefits. If you want to contribute to this thread why not attack that statement, for it is the focus. You can also objectively say that indulgence in Christianity can cause subjective benefits for an individual.
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: 4896744]
#14354393 - 04/26/11 10:25 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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iThink said: You can also objectively say that indulgence in Christianity can cause subjective benefits for an individual.
I could if had any proof of that, which I don't.
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: pouihi]
#14356338 - 04/26/11 05:07 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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iThink said: You can also objectively say that indulgence in Christianity can cause subjective benefits for an individual.
I could if had any proof of that, which I don't.
So you don't think Christians live happy lives?
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: 4896744]
#14356355 - 04/26/11 05:10 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Millions of people take comfort in their religion without bothering anybody else. I don't but they do and it isn't just Xtians.
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: zappaisgod]
#14356380 - 04/26/11 05:14 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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zappaisgod said: Millions of people take comfort in their religion without bothering anybody else. I don't but they do and it isn't just Xtians.
Yes, I know. I was just focusing on Christianity because this is the religion I am so bombarded with on a daily basis.
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: 4896744]
#14356667 - 04/26/11 05:50 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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The only religion I've been "bombarded" with is Islam.
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: zappaisgod]
#14357130 - 04/26/11 07:17 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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zappaisgod said: The only religion I've been "bombarded" with is Islam.
Well, you do not attend an extremely Baptist private high school.
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: 4896744]
#14359540 - 04/27/11 04:27 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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iThink said: You can also objectively say that indulgence in Christianity can cause subjective benefits for an individual.
I could if had any proof of that, which I don't.
So you don't think Christians live happy lives?
I don't think someone lives a happy life because they're christian, if you didn't have a home, clothing, food and comfort would you live happily just because you're a christian?? That's ridiculous, people praise something and then go around practicing the exact same deadly sins they condemn every day, and not respecting their ten commandments, yes theoretically they are all very religious, just as religious as pedophile priests exiled in the Vatican.
Karl Marx said "Religion is the opium of the people", I think they should probably try some real opium, or MDMA, it would definitely open some doors for them.
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Re: Why Not Do A Little Religion? [Re: 4896744]
#14359995 - 04/27/11 08:23 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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zappaisgod said: The only religion I've been "bombarded" with is Islam.
Well, you do not attend an extremely Baptist private high school.
Poor baby, has to listen to people talk. What a tragedy. Meanwhile Islamists send real bombs.
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