And for those of you who do not consider yourselves to be religious, do you look down upon those who are?
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No. Absolutely not. The fact that I have a strong faith is a personal decision. What anyone else chooses to believe in is entirely up to them, and I do respect that. I wouldn't be living the way my faith requires if I were to push it onto someone else. I respect their beliefs the same way that I would want someone to respect mine. (Lutheran)
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I might have felt snubbed by people in the congregation, but as a Christian, I shouldn't let it bother me that much. They could've just been having a bad day. But who am I to judge them. I know I've done things that I'm not proud of either. That's why I'm so glad that we have a loving and forgiving Lord like Jesus.
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Most pagans do.  Those who don't adhere to many gods, usually look upon Nature or the Universe as inherently Divine, ending up with something that looks a lot like the Force that Yoda told us so much about.  Some take on a mixture of both.\n\nPagan has traditionally referred to a member of any non-Abrahamic, monotheistic faith.  In recent times, particularly in the US, it has referred to adherents of the resurgence of tribal mythologies and expressions of belief.
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A very good question and I totally agree with your comments. I was raised as a christian and I have always tried to live a life that helps others when required but my experience over the years (I am in my early 60s) is that those who push their 'gods' are generally those who don't want to help when help is needed and are quick to criticise you when you think or do things they do not agree with. I believe in taking people as they are and do not judge them by their race, religion, or sexuality.\n\nDue to my bad experiences with those who consider themselves religious I no longer believe in it and don't follow any faith other than my own belief in treating others as I would like them to treat me. I particularly found the religious types negative towards me when I came out as being gay some years ago - many of whom had been friends for many years when they didn't know my sexuality. I found it quite amazing. However, I soon found out who were my true friends and those I thought were friends.
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Agreed. I for one have eschewed the religion of my fathers.\n\nAnd I am not an Atheist...\n\nPeace be with you!
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I'm not, but I do appreciate having people in this section besides all the christians.  they kind of dominate it.  i consider myself a pantheist - god is all of existence, and nothing more - no divine conscious.  "god is the universe"  Additionally I do zen meditation.  neither of these practices do i really consider to be religious.  Christians would probably call me an atheist, because i don't believe in what they call God or really in anything supernatural.
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I have noticed this on occasion. Unfortunately it seems most people get in this state when asked their religious affiliation.
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LOL! I feel bad for laughing...I believe in God, heaven, the Bible, etc,i would call myself more spiritual than religious-Sometimes i think people maybe go a little too far trying to push their beliefs onto someone else...but i think for the most part, it's people who want to tell other people about God..I'm all for anyone who's intentions are to spread the word, tell how they found peace and happiness, or to educate- It's the condemning and persecuting done by the "believer" that disgusts & disappoints me, looking down on other people is not what it's all about..It's supposed to be "about" the exact opposite, anyhoo, i'll quit rambling now..Point is, apparently someone has taught them how to use a computer- maybe God himself did, haha
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I surely am not trying to convert you. I am an atheist as well and proud of it. You do not have to be a christian to be able to treat people well, with honesty and respect.There is such stigma attached to atheists, that people believe we are devil worshipers etc. This is a myth. I just do not subscribe to the myth and folly of organized religion.
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What I find ironic is that one of them wanted to know if they should have their own section and split off from us.\n\nThey keep saying they are not a religion, but this is where they hang out.  What gives?\n\nI'm all for them being here if they are curious.  I don't like that they make fun of others or make fun of God.\n\nHe's powerful enough to handle it, it just saddens me for His sake.
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There are a few on here, that are very tolerant, and express themsleves with the message of love, and not hate. Its nice to read their posts, even if I dont agree with their religion.
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You are enlightened, don't let them pull you back down.\n\nI always love how we are closed-minded after we examine various world religions, philosophies, etc... but they have one book that they have read and they are open-minded.
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I don't think your a nut job or if you are then it's because there are so many religious nuts out there that people like you and me that are not religious have to do what we have to do to survive in our own minds.\n\n"I'm not religious" \n\nSo I'm not the only one after all.
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Agreed, 100%.  I believe these people must be insecure with themselves and their beliefs to have to put down others.  It is not our position to judge others, so says God.
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Seems to me that you also believe something blindly and narrowly... that you are right. Isn't that the real problem? That most people have deeply felt beliefs and believe they are right, and have a hard time tolerating others with different views? Your opinion and decisions about religions, our origins, and so on are valid, but so are mine. You speak of religious people being narrow minded, and refer to people like yourself as broad-minded. But, isn't it narrow minded to label any one group of people? You are saying that you don't like having a religious person's views imposed on you. But, in the same breath, you impose your beliefs on us, and label "anyone believing" as unfulfilled, and unintelligent. How exactly does that make sense? Since the group you are speaking of (religious people) is a group I belong to, perhaps I should enlighten you by letting you know that I'm not imposing my beliefs on anyone. I'm am quite ready to talk to those who would listen or have questions, and I am quite ready to listen to others. Do I believe blindly and narrowly? Well, if I didn't believe 100% in my God, that would make me a hypocrite who is wasting my time. If that says to you that I am either blind or narrow, then so be it. But you might consider that our time on earth may be better spent discussing issues without judgment - oh, but wait, Jesus told us not to judge, so I guess that won't work, huh?
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set your mind on godly things, not on earthly things.
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maybe not everyone is as shallow and judgemental as you