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  • Pantheist 2012/06/15 22:04:30 (edited)
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    Pantheist
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    I am a Scientific Pantheist or a Naturalistic Pantheist. God is the Universe or Nature. God is the totality of existence, everything and everyone is part of God. God is not humanoid, It does not have personality or persona, it does not have gender, It is not jealous, it does not crave our worship or prayer. God does not have desires or concerns, It does not speak to people, It does not hear prayers. Pantheists venerate the Universe for its totality and its order. They are (at least mostly) environmentalists out of respect for Nature. They are (mostly) Humanists, concerned with the welfare of others and of humankind. See "Religion Without Revelation" by Julian Huxley to understand how to be religious without prayer, worship or a personal god.
    See the World Pantheist Movement for more information.
    http://www.pantheism.net/
    Look at the religion/philosophy of famous Naturalistic Pantheists like David Hume, Julian Huxley and Albert Einstein.

    Please be aware there are also Spiritual Pantheists, who believe there is a spiritual dimension, that souls or spirits exist. Ralph Waldo Emerson and his "Oversoul" is perhaps the best know example of this school of thought. The Oversoul is the sum of all spirit. http://www.hi-des-website.com...
    There are many religions with Pan...

    I am a Scientific Pantheist or a Naturalistic Pantheist. God is the Universe or Nature. God is the totality of existence, everything and everyone is part of God. God is not humanoid, It does not have personality or persona, it does not have gender, It is not jealous, it does not crave our worship or prayer. God does not have desires or concerns, It does not speak to people, It does not hear prayers. Pantheists venerate the Universe for its totality and its order. They are (at least mostly) environmentalists out of respect for Nature. They are (mostly) Humanists, concerned with the welfare of others and of humankind. See "Religion Without Revelation" by Julian Huxley to understand how to be religious without prayer, worship or a personal god.
    See the World Pantheist Movement for more information.
    http://www.pantheism.net/
    Look at the religion/philosophy of famous Naturalistic Pantheists like David Hume, Julian Huxley and Albert Einstein.

    Please be aware there are also Spiritual Pantheists, who believe there is a spiritual dimension, that souls or spirits exist. Ralph Waldo Emerson and his "Oversoul" is perhaps the best know example of this school of thought. The Oversoul is the sum of all spirit. http://www.hi-des-website.com...
    There are many religions with Pantheistic thought. John Shelby Spong espouses a Christianity which is essentially Pantheistic. http://johnshelbyspong.com/

    Most Native Ameican religions are (or were) Pantheistic. See God is Red by Vine Deloria for an excellent introduction to Native American religious thought.
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  • Lisa 2012/06/12 22:32:08 (edited)
    None of the above
    Lisa
    +2
    I'm agnostic, because I don't know what's up there and I'm not going to believe in something that is probably not true. I used to be orthodox christian but I soon realized that there is a pretty good chance that the teachings can simply be untrue. In reality, nobody knows what's really up there and if they say they do then they're either crazy or they're lying. But if you want to believe in something then that's your problem
  • Mia 2012/06/12 22:13:38
    None of the above
    Mia
    +1
    Pagan-buddhist. As strange as it is to mix 2 together.
  • ☥☽✪☾DAW... Mia 2012/06/12 23:01:37
    ☥☽✪☾DAW ☽✪☾
    +1
    no its not to honor the teachings of Buddha and Pagan Philosophy I do that as well
  • Mia ☥☽✪☾DAW... 2012/06/13 09:49:06
    Mia
    +2
    Well then it's comforting to know others do that as well. (:
  • Jay 2012/06/12 21:13:05
    None of the above
    Jay
    +2
    Buddhism. Not the religion the philosophy. Where you are at peace with yourself, others and the rest of the world.

    Being wise, insightful. Making good decisions in life. Morality/karma. Concentration, meditation and mental development.
  • Anonymousforobvious 2012/06/12 21:01:59
    athiest
    Anonymousforobvious
    +2
    You know saying evolution is a religion is the same as saying photosynthesis is a religion.
  • Vennie 2012/06/12 20:51:58
    None of the above
    Vennie
    +2
    I am a Unitarian Universalist--guess I could have checked "all of the above", but that's not exactly accurate.
  • ॐGuru Joshॐ 2012/06/12 20:11:07
    other
    ॐGuru Joshॐ
    +1
    Hindu.
  • antonio.beardall 2012/06/12 19:41:47
    other
    antonio.beardall
    +7
    Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster Noodle
  • Bleach ... antonio... 2012/06/12 23:40:35
    Bleach the Limit
    +3
    He boiled for our sins.
  • Lerro DeHazel 2012/06/12 19:33:58
    christian
    Lerro DeHazel
    +1
    Catholic
  • jere.chievres 2012/06/12 19:31:58
    other
    jere.chievres
    +2
    Jewish
  • aeroshock 2012/06/12 19:12:46 (edited)
    other
    aeroshock
    +4
    What is the best way to put this...I choose not to believe in the God from christian, jewish, muslim beliefs. However, I think it is possible for a God or supernatural power to exist such the same I think one could not exist. Too bad, I can't change the vote.

    To be honest, I could careless about any God or religion. I just want to live the life I have.
  • Omni aeroshock 2012/06/12 19:18:01
    Omni
    +1
    "I could careless about any God or religion. I just want to live the life I have."

    Oh man, you have no idea how much Camus' The Stranger resonates here. That sentence is like a tl;dr version of the last chapter.
  • AngryGabby aeroshock 2012/06/14 01:34:30
    AngryGabby
    I thought I was the only one!
  • Omni 2012/06/12 19:12:21
    None of the above
    Omni
    +4
    Atheism isn't a religion, and the fact that you added "evolution" as one convinces me you're not very bright, David.

    In contrast to your second image -
    atheism religion evolution convinces bright david contrast image
  • Vennie Omni 2012/06/12 20:56:36
    Vennie
    Atheism is a belief system, thus it can be categorized as a religion. By the way, the original box DOES make perfect sense, as much as anything else does.
  • Omni Vennie 2012/06/12 21:11:42
    Omni
    +1
    It's not a belief system. it's a lack of belief. Much like bald isn't a hair colour, and "off" isn't a Television channel.
  • Vennie Omni 2012/06/12 22:18:27
    Vennie
    You win.
  • Omni Vennie 2012/06/12 22:56:07
    Omni
    Do you always keel over this easily?
  • Helmholtz Omni 2012/06/12 23:00:33
    Helmholtz
    +1
    Even if it was a belief system, I don't see how it would folllow that it's a religion.
  • Truth M... Omni 2012/06/13 01:54:54
    Truth Matters
    Atheism is a belief that no God exists. Not a lack of belief.
    A tree-stump 'lacks a belief'. Humans hold belief positions.
  • Omni Truth M... 2012/06/13 04:20:00
    Omni
    I don't think you know what a belief is... -sigh-

    Merriam Webster - "a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing"

    Oxford Dictionary - "trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something"

    Princeton's Dictionary - "impression, feeling, belief, notion, opinion (a vague idea in which some confidence is placed) "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying""

    Notice something in common here? A belief is something someone has faith in — anecdotal in nature and that lacks any substantial evidential background.

    There is no evidence that an anthropological being exists (Theism proposes anthropomorphism — which is what we're talking about here, not Deism). There is nothing to even propose such a being exists. Why is it a "he"? Why is it anthropological? Why is it all-powerful? Why not limited, but really powerful? These are all questions that are unanswerable and that you have to ascribe belief to. There is no "belief" that such a being exists with Atheists. There's nothing to propose such a thing exists, so concerning yourself with the such becomes banal and pointless.

    Just like you know a 7-headed Hippopotamus named ...
    I don't think you know what a belief is... -sigh-

    Merriam Webster - "a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing"

    Oxford Dictionary - "trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something"

    Princeton's Dictionary - "impression, feeling, belief, notion, opinion (a vague idea in which some confidence is placed) "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying""

    Notice something in common here? A belief is something someone has faith in — anecdotal in nature and that lacks any substantial evidential background.

    There is no evidence that an anthropological being exists (Theism proposes anthropomorphism — which is what we're talking about here, not Deism). There is nothing to even propose such a being exists. Why is it a "he"? Why is it anthropological? Why is it all-powerful? Why not limited, but really powerful? These are all questions that are unanswerable and that you have to ascribe belief to. There is no "belief" that such a being exists with Atheists. There's nothing to propose such a thing exists, so concerning yourself with the such becomes banal and pointless.

    Just like you know a 7-headed Hippopotamus named Earl doesn't exist in your shed, not believe, Atheists know anthropological beings with human characteristics and omniscience (oxymoronic really) don't exist.
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  • Truth M... Omni 2012/06/13 11:25:40
    Truth Matters
    I'm absolutely certain I understand beliefs.

    I am also absolutely certain that your belief that NO God exists is a belief POSITION. - not a 'lack of belief' (a personal psychological state of being without a belief - neither true nor false). You have a viewpoint - a position of belief on whether God exists - not a psychological state of 'lacking a belief' on the subject.

    Modern Atheists play a game of sophistry. They promote a phony definition of Atheism as something other than a viewpoint (a belief position) to shield Atheism from any burden to justify because they cannot justify. There are no good arguments or evidence to justify their belief.
    Atheism is not a personal psychological state of being without belief (neither true nor false) but is a viewpoint - a belief position.

    Now justify your belief Atheist.

    Here is a very cursory outline of some of the best evidences for God. The full arguments and evidences are not NOT adequately explained here. This is a very compacted outline I put together - not comprehensive.

    Contingency – Why does something exist rather than nothing? Something cannot begin from nothing without a cause, so Something must self-exist. Self-existence is necessary. Self –creation is impossible. The Universe began. Universe is not self-existent...























    I'm absolutely certain I understand beliefs.

    I am also absolutely certain that your belief that NO God exists is a belief POSITION. - not a 'lack of belief' (a personal psychological state of being without a belief - neither true nor false). You have a viewpoint - a position of belief on whether God exists - not a psychological state of 'lacking a belief' on the subject.

    Modern Atheists play a game of sophistry. They promote a phony definition of Atheism as something other than a viewpoint (a belief position) to shield Atheism from any burden to justify because they cannot justify. There are no good arguments or evidence to justify their belief.
    Atheism is not a personal psychological state of being without belief (neither true nor false) but is a viewpoint - a belief position.

    Now justify your belief Atheist.

    Here is a very cursory outline of some of the best evidences for God. The full arguments and evidences are not NOT adequately explained here. This is a very compacted outline I put together - not comprehensive.

    Contingency – Why does something exist rather than nothing? Something cannot begin from nothing without a cause, so Something must self-exist. Self-existence is necessary. Self –creation is impossible. The Universe began. Universe is not self-existent. Universe requires a causally antecedent agency to explain it’s existence. God does not – no beginning.

    Cosmological – Absolute beginning requires a cause. Cause of Physical Universe cannot be Physical. Must be non-physical, space-less, timeless and willful to cause Physical Universe from Physical Nothingness.

    Design: Specified ordered and integrated interdependencies aimed towards a third-purpose design objectives clearly infer intelligent agency. ‘Chance’ events within limited time-frames cannot rationally account for Design achievements No plausible Naturalistic mechanisms or explanations actually exist. Origin of radically sophisticated DNA information (software) driving molecular highly sophisticated molecular machines within each cell. Also, the design inference from irreducible complexity cannot and certainly has not been adequately explained.

    Precision FINELY TUNED constants and quantities present in initial conditions of the Universe to within infinitesimally narrow ranges to permit life. Universe is precision balanced on razor’s edge. This is virtual mathematical proof of intent – a function of mind – is necessary to explain these precision orderings.

    Ontological argument – God is a metaphysically necessary Being. Since God’s attributes are metaphysically possible, and all metaphysical possibilities must also be actual if possible, God must be actual.

    Intelligence in Nature: Intelligence, order and reason and information all from Nothingness?

    Spiritual instinct of man: Evolved to connect with something not actual?

    Free-will: Chemical causation is not free-will. Agency requires a soul. Chemicals have no moral duties.

    Moral Truth / Apprehension of Objective moral truth. Is rape really wrong or just an illusion? Is rape just a natural chemical byproduct caused by electrochemical activity (Atheism) – or an act of will.

    Massive Historical evidences of witnessed Miracles, visions, fulfilled prophecies,.

    Personal experiences: Ubiquitous NDE’s, supernatural phenomena

    Christ’s resurrection witnessed by hundreds.

    Absolute failure of Naturalism to explain a Finely tuned Universe, Finite Universe, Sentience, Rational truth and natural order, Moral Law (morality), intuition, intentionality, intelligence, purpose, free-will…
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  • NEVER F... Omni 2012/06/12 21:08:21
  • Omni NEVER F... 2012/06/12 21:13:30
    Omni
    +2
    Cult? How can something without scripture or religious ascription be a cult? For something to be a cult, there needs to a particular veneration of something—either an object or person (or divinity personified). Ergo, Atheism isn't a cult.
  • Omni NEVER F... 2012/06/12 21:16:55
  • king david Omni 2012/06/13 03:27:43
    king david
    acoriding to sources athiesim is a religion so is evolution anything that details how we got here and what we are realy made out of is a reigion in my books i take it very offensivly that you say i'm not very bright
  • Omni king david 2012/06/13 04:04:45 (edited)
  • king david Omni 2012/06/13 04:15:16
    king david
    +1
    for the love of god
    Evolution explains change and adaptation in species—speciation false
    evolution is the changing from one species to another example a rock to a croc
    what your thinking about is natural selection
  • Omni king david 2012/06/13 04:23:25 (edited)
  • Omni king david 2012/06/13 04:30:10 (edited)
  • The Judge king david 2012/06/13 09:16:38
    The Judge
    What sources.
  • Buoyant Leadraft 2012/06/12 18:35:48
    athiest
    Buoyant Leadraft
    +2
    It's not a religion though...
  • NEVER F... Buoyant... 2012/06/12 21:09:40
  • Buoyant... NEVER F... 2012/06/12 22:15:17
    Buoyant Leadraft
    +3
    Atheism is not a cult. Atheism take so little effort, we don't even have meetings.
    Is science a cult? Can grass vote?
  • Omni Buoyant... 2012/06/12 22:57:30
    Omni
    +2
    EQUALITY FOR GRASS!
  • Buoyant... Omni 2012/06/12 23:06:09
    Buoyant Leadraft
    YAY!
  • Omni Buoyant... 2012/06/12 23:07:12
    Omni
    And if science becomes a cult, can Neil Degrasse Tyson be our new God?
  • Buoyant... Omni 2012/06/12 23:28:10 (edited)
    Buoyant Leadraft
    Absolutely, he is adorable. We will sculpt a huge stone statue to honor him and the wonders of science, and we will sacrifice living things, like Catholics. I think it should look something like this...

    adorable sculpt huge stone statue honor science scarifie living catholics

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