What Religion/Belief Do You Fit In?

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"]

I got a new religion and it is

RAPTOR JESUS!!!

:P

nexteyenate

i'm joining. what do i need to sacrifice to join?

U need to give up ur old religion,sacrafice 10 babies, and kill 5 animals because Raptor Jesus is hungry and he needs food and give up ur soul.

I got a new religion and it is

RAPTOR JESUS!!!

:P

MgamerBD

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"]

I got a new religion and it is

RAPTOR JESUS!!!

:P

nexteyenate

i'm joining. what do i need to sacrifice to join?

Steven Spielberg, Michael Crinchton, or Sam Neil. Raptor Jesus said the way raptors were weakly potrayed in the movie "Jurassic Park" was blasphemous.

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"]

I got a new religion and it is

RAPTOR JESUS!!!

:P

jim_shorts

Raptor Jesus wants to become new and whatever he wants he gets.Raptor Jesus has spoken.

[QUOTE="nexteyenate"][QUOTE="MgamerBD"]

I got a new religion and it is

RAPTOR JESUS!!!

:P

GettingTired

i'm joining. what do i need to sacrifice to join?

Steven Spielberg, Michael Crinchton, or Sam Neil. Raptor Jesus said the way raptors were weakly potrayed in the movie "Jurassic Park" was blasphemous.

Raptor Jesus agrees he wants another one where the dinosaurs kills everybody,Raptor Jesus has spoken.

i actually think that the best religion FOR ME (I think diversity is good, so I'm not trying to convert anyone)

is a religion that doens't believe in a god, but art, and science, and REAL happiness. I also would take the church community aspect of Christianity and add it to this religion (cuz I'm a collectivist), and focus on betterment of the community and not greed/individualism.

i actually think that the best religion FOR ME (I think diversity is good, so I'm not trying to convert anyone)

is a religion that doens't believe in a god, but art, and science, and REAL happiness. I also would take the church community aspect of Christianity and add it to this religion (cuz I'm a collectivist), and focus on betterment of the community and not greed/individualism.

Lord__Darkstorn

[QUOTE="jim_shorts"][QUOTE="MgamerBD"]

I got a new religion and it is

RAPTOR JESUS!!!

:P

MgamerBD

Raptor Jesus wants to become new and whatever he wants he gets.Raptor Jesus has spoken.

I hate saying Amen, so as long as weget to sayAwoman, I'm all for it.

You pray for people online?CptJSparrow

Why not? I've prayed for people I've never even met many times. . .even you.

[QUOTE="Anamosa41"][QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]You pray for people online?ab1205

Religion aside, I think you have some real issues man, seriously. Get yourself checked, go see a doctor.

What the HELL was that for?! For the love of all that is holy, He gives a crap and you tell him to GO SEE A DOCTOR?!?!

[QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]You pray for people online?Silver_Dragon17

Why not? I've prayed for people I've never even met many times. . .even you.

That's cool...now pray for me :P

[QUOTE="ab1205"]

[QUOTE="Anamosa41"][QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]You pray for people online?Silver_Dragon17

Religion aside, I think you have some real issues man, seriously. Get yourself checked, go see a doctor.

What the HELL was that for?! For the love of all that is holy, He gives a crap and you tell him to GO SEE A DOCTOR?!?!

[QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"]

[QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]You pray for people online?Ngamer05

Why not? I've prayed for people I've never even met many times. . .even you.

That's cool...now pray for me :P

Why not?

*prays for Ngamer05*

[QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="ab1205"]

[QUOTE="Anamosa41"][QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]You pray for people online?JJ4545

Religion aside, I think you have some real issues man, seriously. Get yourself checked, go see a doctor.

What the HELL was that for?! For the love of all that is holy, He gives a crap and you tell him to GO SEE A DOCTOR?!?!

You gonna tell me my anger is unjustified?!

[QUOTE="Ngamer05"][QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"]

[QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]You pray for people online?Silver_Dragon17

Why not? I've prayed for people I've never even met many times. . .even you.

That's cool...now pray for me :P

Why not?

*prays for Ngamer05*

thank you, now I should/will pass my Pschology test today 8)

[QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="Ngamer05"][QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"]

[QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]You pray for people online?Ngamer05

Why not? I've prayed for people I've never even met many times. . .even you.

That's cool...now pray for me :P

Why not?

*prays for Ngamer05*

thank you, now I should/will pass my Pschology test today 8)

I want to take psychology in college. What kind of psychology are you taking? General?

[QUOTE="Ngamer05"][QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="Ngamer05"][QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"]

[QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]You pray for people online?Silver_Dragon17

Why not? I've prayed for people I've never even met many times. . .even you.

That's cool...now pray for me :P

Why not?

*prays for Ngamer05*

thank you, now I should/will pass my Pschology test today 8)

I want to take psychology in college. What kind of psychology are you taking? General?

Yeah, it's pretty tough

could you convert me, please? in one post, give me the best reasons why i should believe (but no "you will go to hell if you don't believe" reasons because those reasons can only be used once i already believe in god and assume the bible is correct, which I don't)

nexteyenate

Are these good?

Historical Evidence for Christianity Includes an article on extra-biblical references to Jesus

The Uncaused Cause Argument for believing the universe had a cause, also known as the kalam cosmological argument.

The Impossible Faith by J.P. Holding Describes the obstacles that would have prevented Christianity from surviving if it were not true

An Argument for the Faith by Glenn Miller. In Glenn's words, "a slow-paced, low-key argument for the faith" that outlines his own reasons for belief

Fulfilled prophecies in the Bible - including prophecies fulfilled in post-Biblical times

• 100prophecies.org lists many Biblical prophecies fulfilled from 70 AD to today
• Fulfilled Prophecy: Evidence for the Reliability of the Bible by Hugh Ross - Lists thirteen prophecies and the estimated odds of their being fulfilled by chance

[QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="Ngamer05"][QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="Ngamer05"][QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"]

[QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]You pray for people online?Ngamer05

Why not? I've prayed for people I've never even met many times. . .even you.

That's cool...now pray for me :P

Why not?

*prays for Ngamer05*

thank you, now I should/will pass my Pschology test today 8)

I want to take psychology in college. What kind of psychology are you taking? General?

Yeah, it's pretty tough

Yeah, it's pretty tough

Ngamer05

From what I know of the subject, general psych doesn't seem that hard, except for the history of the science.

if you want to get fancy i am agnostic, but im also agnostic about the existance of santa and superman. SO I callz me an atheistDrummerJon

I'm with you there. I'm technically agnostic about god but then I'd have to be agnostic about loads of other unfeasible supernatural beings, it's just not practical. Therefore I'm kind of atheist by default.

[QUOTE="CptJSparrow"]You pray for people online?Silver_Dragon17

Why not? I've prayed for people I've never even met many times. . .even you.

[QUOTE="nexteyenate"]

could you convert me, please? in one post, give me the best reasons why i should believe (but no "you will go to hell if you don't believe" reasons because those reasons can only be used once i already believe in god and assume the bible is correct, which I don't)

Silver_Dragon17

Are these good?

Historical Evidence for Christianity Includes an article on extra-biblical references to Jesus

The Uncaused Cause Argument for believing the universe had a cause, also known as the kalam cosmological argument.

The Impossible Faith by J.P. Holding Describes the obstacles that would have prevented Christianity from surviving if it were not true

An Argument for the Faith by Glenn Miller. In Glenn's words, "a slow-paced, low-key argument for the faith" that outlines his own reasons for belief

Fulfilled prophecies in the Bible - including prophecies fulfilled in post-Biblical times

• 100prophecies.org lists many Biblical prophecies fulfilled from 70 AD to today
• Fulfilled Prophecy: Evidence for the Reliability of the Bible by Hugh Ross - Lists thirteen prophecies and the estimated odds of their being fulfilled by chance

[QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="nexteyenate"]

could you convert me, please? in one post, give me the best reasons why i should believe (but no "you will go to hell if you don't believe" reasons because those reasons can only be used once i already believe in god and assume the bible is correct, which I don't)

espoac

Are these good?

Historical Evidence for Christianity Includes an article on extra-biblical references to Jesus

The Uncaused Cause Argument for believing the universe had a cause, also known as the kalam cosmological argument.

The Impossible Faith by J.P. Holding Describes the obstacles that would have prevented Christianity from surviving if it were not true

An Argument for the Faith by Glenn Miller. In Glenn's words, "a slow-paced, low-key argument for the faith" that outlines his own reasons for belief

Fulfilled prophecies in the Bible - including prophecies fulfilled in post-Biblical times

• 100prophecies.org lists many Biblical prophecies fulfilled from 70 AD to today
• Fulfilled Prophecy: Evidence for the Reliability of the Bible by Hugh Ross - Lists thirteen prophecies and the estimated odds of their being fulfilled by chance

Try imagining a 15 year-old defending biology when all he knows on the subject is based on London's Big Book of Birds, and you'll have a faint idea of what it is like to read Dawkins on theology.;)

As for Sam Harris, who?

The point: He asked for reasons, there they are.

[QUOTE="Jumbo120788"]Apple Ciderking23_

Pear cider dammit! :P

Im just thinking here, christianity had the whole might of Rome persecuting it. Rome, the greatest country of the ancient world. possibly the most powerful country to ever exist on this planet of ours, and Christianity survived for 2000 years as history's most prevalent religion.

That doesn't mean anything to you?

Im just thinking here, christianity had the whole might of Rome persecuting it. Rome, the greatest country of the ancient world. possibly the most powerful country to ever exist on this planet of ours, and Christianity survived for 2000 years as history's most prevalent religion.

That doesn't mean anything to you?

mig_killer2

Don't forget Babylon.;)

[QUOTE="mig_killer2"]

Im just thinking here, christianity had the whole might of Rome persecuting it. Rome, the greatest country of the ancient world. possibly the most powerful country to ever exist on this planet of ours, and Christianity survived for 2000 years as history's most prevalent religion.

That doesn't mean anything to you?

Silver_Dragon17

Don't forget Babylon.;)

[QUOTE="espoac"][QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="nexteyenate"]

could you convert me, please? in one post, give me the best reasons why i should believe (but no "you will go to hell if you don't believe" reasons because those reasons can only be used once i already believe in god and assume the bible is correct, which I don't)

Silver_Dragon17

Are these good?

Historical Evidence for Christianity Includes an article on extra-biblical references to Jesus

The Uncaused Cause Argument for believing the universe had a cause, also known as the kalam cosmological argument.

The Impossible Faith by J.P. Holding Describes the obstacles that would have prevented Christianity from surviving if it were not true

An Argument for the Faith by Glenn Miller. In Glenn's words, "a slow-paced, low-key argument for the faith" that outlines his own reasons for belief

Fulfilled prophecies in the Bible - including prophecies fulfilled in post-Biblical times

• 100prophecies.org lists many Biblical prophecies fulfilled from 70 AD to today
• Fulfilled Prophecy: Evidence for the Reliability of the Bible by Hugh Ross - Lists thirteen prophecies and the estimated odds of their being fulfilled by chance

Try imagining a 15 year-old defending biology when all he knows on the subject is based on London's Big Book of Birds, and you'll have a faint idea of what it is like to read Dawkins on theology.;)

As for Sam Harris, who?

The point: He asked for reasons, there they are.

[QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="mig_killer2"]

Im just thinking here, christianity had the whole might of Rome persecuting it. Rome, the greatest country of the ancient world. possibly the most powerful country to ever exist on this planet of ours, and Christianity survived for 2000 years as history's most prevalent religion.

That doesn't mean anything to you?

mig_killer2

Don't forget Babylon.;)

The Babylonians were, at first, persecuting the Isrealites for their belief in God. Back then, Babylon was the most powerful empire.

Technically, it has more to do with Judaism, but Christianity came from that when Jesus died.

[QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="espoac"][QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="nexteyenate"]

could you convert me, please? in one post, give me the best reasons why i should believe (but no "you will go to hell if you don't believe" reasons because those reasons can only be used once i already believe in god and assume the bible is correct, which I don't)

espoac

Are these good?

Historical Evidence for Christianity Includes an article on extra-biblical references to Jesus

The Uncaused Cause Argument for believing the universe had a cause, also known as the kalam cosmological argument.

The Impossible Faith by J.P. Holding Describes the obstacles that would have prevented Christianity from surviving if it were not true

An Argument for the Faith by Glenn Miller. In Glenn's words, "a slow-paced, low-key argument for the faith" that outlines his own reasons for belief

Fulfilled prophecies in the Bible - including prophecies fulfilled in post-Biblical times

• 100prophecies.org lists many Biblical prophecies fulfilled from 70 AD to today
• Fulfilled Prophecy: Evidence for the Reliability of the Bible by Hugh Ross - Lists thirteen prophecies and the estimated odds of their being fulfilled by chance

Try imagining a 15 year-old defending biology when all he knows on the subject is based on London's Big Book of Birds, and you'll have a faint idea of what it is like to read Dawkins on theology.;)

As for Sam Harris, who?

The point: He asked for reasons, there they are.

hey silver dragon, I was thinking about buying that book mere christianity by CS lewis, how is that book?

Try imagining a 15 year-old defending biology when all he knows on the subject is based on London's Big Book of Birds, and you'll have a faint idea of what it is like to read Dawkins on theology.;)

Silver_Dragon17

He teaches at Oxford...I think he knows a little more than a 15 year old who read 1 book. I'm not defending his personality (he is kind of a dick) but he is a very smart guy.

I think Dawkins is excellent on arguing for Atheism. I've never met a Theist who could debunk many of his arguments in fact.espoac

Two books have written debunking most, if not all, of his claims.:|

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawkins'_God:_Genes,_Memes,_and_the_Meaning_of_Life

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dawkins_Delusion%3F

Dawkins has also flat-out said that evolution REQUIRES Atheism, which is a completely blind statement.

Finally, read this review that happily inspired my sig-quote: http://www.lrb.co.uk/v28/n20/eagl01_.html

hey silver dragon, I was thinking about buying that book mere christianity by CS lewis, how is that book?

mig_killer2

Well, let's see:

It converted Francis Collins,

It's my most favorite piece of literature by my favorite author,

It's behind most of my reasonings in religious debates,

and more.

However, there is one thing about it which you may or may not like, depending on your view of morality. Here's the Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926

[QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"]

Try imagining a 15 year-old defending biology when all he knows on the subject is based on London's Big Book of Birds, and you'll have a faint idea of what it is like to read Dawkins on theology.;)

DrummerJon

He teaches at Oxford...I think he knows a little more than a 15 year old who read 1 book. I'm not defending his personality (he is kind of a dick) but he is a very smart guy.

When it comes to evolution, I agree. But with theology, my analogy doesn't do him justice.

How do you explain how Jesus' life and characteristics are observed in religious figures thousands of years before Jesus?GettingTired

1. Figures such as. . .?

2. Atheists believe in cosmic coincidences that defy all mathematical odds, why not this one?

3. Odds are, my life and characteristics are similar to ones by other religious stories; Does that mean I don't exist?

4. If you're trying to disprove the existence of Jesus, stop. It is barely contested that He existed, and saying He didn't is like saying Mother Teresa didn't exist.

I see Silver Dragon is still arguing things he has little clue about. Tell me, have you actually read Dawkin's book are are you again using an argument from ignorance?Atrus

Did you actually read the links? Or are you just throwing out accusations, not unlike Dawkins?:roll:

[QUOTE="DrummerJon"][QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"]

Try imagining a 15 year-old defending biology when all he knows on the subject is based on London's Big Book of Birds, and you'll have a faint idea of what it is like to read Dawkins on theology.;)

Silver_Dragon17

He teaches at Oxford...I think he knows a little more than a 15 year old who read 1 book. I'm not defending his personality (he is kind of a dick) but he is a very smart guy.

When it comes to evolution, I agree. But with theology, my analogy doesn't do him justice.

Thats a completely random quote, but I havn't read a dawkins quote that made me go 'whoa this guys nuts"

[QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"]

Try imagining a 15 year-old defending biology when all he knows on the subject is based on London's Big Book of Birds, and you'll have a faint idea of what it is like to read Dawkins on theology.;)

DrummerJon

He teaches at Oxford...I think he knows a little more than a 15 year old who read 1 book. I'm not defending his personality (he is kind of a dick) but he is a very smart guy.