
What religion are you?
Teri- Oregon
2012/06/25 19:38:53
Please be a specific as possible
example: I am a solitary Pagan that practices witchcraft and other magical arts.
example: I am a solitary Pagan that practices witchcraft and other magical arts.
Top Opinion
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Philo-Publius 2012/06/26 01:55:46You have not listed my religion, I am...............






















(There are many who call themselves by the title of Christian. However, if you look at their lives, you can see that they don't practice Christianity. No names or groups will be specified in this post.)
Yes, it's possible to have both. And neither is a religion.
Atheist: There is no God (s)
Agnostic: I don't know if there is a God (s)
re·li·gion [ri-lij-uhn] Show IPA
noun
1.
a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2.
a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3.
the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4.
the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5.
the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6.
something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
7.
religions, Archaic . religious rites.
8.
Archaic . strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one's vow.
Neither are a belief, and neither are a religion.
Atheism simply means you don't believe in a higher power. Most people who are atheist are actually agnostic atheist. People just confuse what agnosticism actually means.
I always thought that an atheist is one who does not believe in a higher power.
I thought agnostic means that one is not sure about a higher power. I guess I don't see how you can combine the two.