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Some people say this, or at least sound like they do
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Religion of the Local Populace
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Some people say this, or at least sound like they do
1) Are you religious?
Nope. Atheist. I don't entirely deny the existence of a God, but I do think it's very unlikely.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious?
Yes. Very yes.
If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
All forms of Christianity, but mostly Baptist.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
That kind of depends. About half of the people I tell seem to be pretty okay with it, and I have plenty of Christian friends. But then again, I've had a lot tell me that I'm going to Hell and try their damnedest to convert me. I'm not really bothered by it, but I do find it extremely patronizing when people say they're okay with my choice, but they'll still "pray for my soul". I have no problem with Christianity itself, but some of its followers can get very irritating.
Nope. Atheist. I don't entirely deny the existence of a God, but I do think it's very unlikely.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious?
Yes. Very yes.
If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
All forms of Christianity, but mostly Baptist.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
That kind of depends. About half of the people I tell seem to be pretty okay with it, and I have plenty of Christian friends. But then again, I've had a lot tell me that I'm going to Hell and try their damnedest to convert me. I'm not really bothered by it, but I do find it extremely patronizing when people say they're okay with my choice, but they'll still "pray for my soul". I have no problem with Christianity itself, but some of its followers can get very irritating.
Harlequin
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Then they're stupid for not having a proper reason.
#1 bro
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well, the standard explanation for this is:
If I asked you if fairies exist, or if Santa Claus exists, what would you say? Probably "of course not". Now, if I asked you "Are you absolutely, 100% certain that there is no way there is a such thing as fairies?" you would probably say something to the effect of "well, technically I guess there's a very, very, very slim chance that there could be fairies, but for realistic purposes, no, fairies do not exist"
Most atheists believe that there is the same chance of a god or gods existing as the chance of fairies existing. That is to say, it's impossible to be absolutely certain about whether either of the two exists, but if someone asked me "Do fairies exist?" or "Does God exist?" for both questions, I would say "No."
Sandstone-Shadow
A chickadee in love with the sky
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1) Are you religious? No. I guess I believe in a god, but more so of a god that just watches over, not someone who created everything. I have a hard time believing that the earth was created by someone, with all the scientific evidence that supports other theories.
2) Are the people you live near mostly religious? For the most part I don't know, but I would be able to name a handful of people who are religious. What religion they follow, however, I have no idea. xD
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? No.
Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Sometimes just a little bit. One of my best friends is part of this youth group, and the youth group has lock-ins every once in a while at their church. She invites me to these, and I like to go because they're so much fun, and despite it being mostly church people, it's not based on religion at all. But there's still mentions of it here and there, and we pray before we eat and such. It doesn't really bother me, but it sort of sets me on edge just a bit, like I'm instinctively trying to prepare myself against some sort of religious attack if it were to come. xD;
Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you? No and no.
2) Are the people you live near mostly religious? For the most part I don't know, but I would be able to name a handful of people who are religious. What religion they follow, however, I have no idea. xD
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? No.
Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Sometimes just a little bit. One of my best friends is part of this youth group, and the youth group has lock-ins every once in a while at their church. She invites me to these, and I like to go because they're so much fun, and despite it being mostly church people, it's not based on religion at all. But there's still mentions of it here and there, and we pray before we eat and such. It doesn't really bother me, but it sort of sets me on edge just a bit, like I'm instinctively trying to prepare myself against some sort of religious attack if it were to come. xD;
Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you? No and no.
Ayame
Weeping Willow Pines.
Ooh, that's a really good explanation, but it reminds me of when I gradually figured out that there was no Santa. *sigh*
Cabon
woohoo
1) Are you religious? If so, 1a) What religion do you follow or 1b) if it's a personal religion describe it.
Umm... Somewhat. I was raised a Catholic, but I don't do many of the things a Catholic's supposed to do, like go to church every week or confess my sins to a priest. I do celebrate typical Christian holidays like Christmas and Easter, though, and I don't eat meat on Good Friday.
I don't believe in God the way most Christians do, either. I mean, I believe there's someone out there who's responsible for all that we know and don't know, but he isn't necessarily a Trinity in one person.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
I think most of them aren't, but I do know one or another tradicionalist Catholic, and I have many Jewish friends and classmates.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
No, although loud religious people annoy me a bit. D:
Umm... Somewhat. I was raised a Catholic, but I don't do many of the things a Catholic's supposed to do, like go to church every week or confess my sins to a priest. I do celebrate typical Christian holidays like Christmas and Easter, though, and I don't eat meat on Good Friday.
I don't believe in God the way most Christians do, either. I mean, I believe there's someone out there who's responsible for all that we know and don't know, but he isn't necessarily a Trinity in one person.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
I think most of them aren't, but I do know one or another tradicionalist Catholic, and I have many Jewish friends and classmates.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
No, although loud religious people annoy me a bit. D:
voltianqueen
Moumantai, moumantai
Are you religious?
No.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
Yes, mostly Christians.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
Usually people won't try to push it on me, but occasionally my neighbor will make some rude remark about us being bad people and not going to church. She doesn't come right out and say it, but that's generally what she's getting at. XP
It doesn't really make me uncomfortable because I'm not really open about my beliefs. It's not a problem when I make friends.
Which reminds me, my teacher is a big-time Christian, and someone in class today called him close-minded and biased, and whoa. I've never seen him that angry. o.o
No.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
Yes, mostly Christians.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
Usually people won't try to push it on me, but occasionally my neighbor will make some rude remark about us being bad people and not going to church. She doesn't come right out and say it, but that's generally what she's getting at. XP
It doesn't really make me uncomfortable because I'm not really open about my beliefs. It's not a problem when I make friends.
Which reminds me, my teacher is a big-time Christian, and someone in class today called him close-minded and biased, and whoa. I've never seen him that angry. o.o
Stormecho
Maelstroms amidst steel
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1) Are you religious?
Nope. :P Atheism until I figure out what exactly I want to believe in. For now, I'm willing to
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
Mainly Christians, with quite a few Hundu and Buddhist groups.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
Nope. My school, though it's catholic, accepts all religions as long as we all respect each others'. So, no shoving the Bible down my throat. =D Even though most of my friends are christian, there's no conflict.
Nope. :P Atheism until I figure out what exactly I want to believe in. For now, I'm willing to
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
Mainly Christians, with quite a few Hundu and Buddhist groups.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
Nope. My school, though it's catholic, accepts all religions as long as we all respect each others'. So, no shoving the Bible down my throat. =D Even though most of my friends are christian, there's no conflict.
Zhorken
groove out!
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this is false
this is false
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Atheism says "I don't believe any god is real." That's all. Atheists may have much more complicated views on the subject, but that's irrelevant.
n.b. that there is an important semantic difference between "I don't believe any god is real" and "I believe no god is real"; a passive lack of belief is a form of atheism. "I believe no god is real" is a different (and much more common) form of atheism.
Reality doesn't work on poetic sense and want-to-believes. :( Atheism makes sense. And the world's plenty beautiful the way it is! A lot of people are terrible, but the world has improved enough that it's easily possible to get by and be happy despite them. Things get better as you gain more freedoms; don't expect life to improve itself, but if you know what you want to do, it's generally possible, and if you don't, chances are you can figure it out as you go along.
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Not Meowth
Cat, are you drilling?
Theism says there DEFINITELY is a God. As in, there is no possibility whatsoever of there not being one.
Which is equally as narrow minded, surely.
Harlequin
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well okay the quotation you quoted was false but it's what most atheists believe!
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1) Are you religious?
Nope.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious?
Eh, I wouldn't say mostly religious, because most people I know aren't. But I'd probably say that Christianity/Cathlocism is the most popular.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
It doesn't bother me; No they don't; No, it doesn't bother me (why would it?).
Nope.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious?
Eh, I wouldn't say mostly religious, because most people I know aren't. But I'd probably say that Christianity/Cathlocism is the most popular.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
It doesn't bother me; No they don't; No, it doesn't bother me (why would it?).
Alexi
The Religion section is now a joke
1) Yes, I am Wiccan.
2) Yeah, I'd say, and they're all some kind of Christain.
3) Let's see...If my parents knew, they'd destroy me. People at my church preach to me about Jesus ALL THE TIME because they don't think I know enough about him. (I never go into the building itself, I just chill around the campus, usually doing homework or reading.) But aside from church and family, most of my non-Wiccan friends are cool with it.
2) Yeah, I'd say, and they're all some kind of Christain.
3) Let's see...If my parents knew, they'd destroy me. People at my church preach to me about Jesus ALL THE TIME because they don't think I know enough about him. (I never go into the building itself, I just chill around the campus, usually doing homework or reading.) But aside from church and family, most of my non-Wiccan friends are cool with it.
Storm Earth and Fire
Would you like to make a contract?
1. Yes. Theravada Buddhism.
2. The most common are Christians of varying levels, from regular churchgoers to Christians in name only or Christians of convenience.
3. Nope. Though Chrisitian churches are most common, we have a rapidly growing Asian community, so there are more than enough Buddhist temples, amoung other places of worship that aren't quite as common (but I'm quite sure are there), and my favorite, Asian Christian churches. Hasn't hindered me from making friends, since many of the young folk are the sort of (insert religion here) of convenience, atheistic, agnostic, Jewish, or varying levels of Christian, just never conservative. Actually, a lot of the Christians find Buddhism very fascinating. My previous high school had almost plurality of East Asians and South Asians, so there were a lot of Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists. I have actually been to church (as in Sunday service/Bible study) twice in my life, found it very easy to fit in, though this maybe due to the inherent openess of the Vedic faiths.
2. The most common are Christians of varying levels, from regular churchgoers to Christians in name only or Christians of convenience.
3. Nope. Though Chrisitian churches are most common, we have a rapidly growing Asian community, so there are more than enough Buddhist temples, amoung other places of worship that aren't quite as common (but I'm quite sure are there), and my favorite, Asian Christian churches. Hasn't hindered me from making friends, since many of the young folk are the sort of (insert religion here) of convenience, atheistic, agnostic, Jewish, or varying levels of Christian, just never conservative. Actually, a lot of the Christians find Buddhism very fascinating. My previous high school had almost plurality of East Asians and South Asians, so there were a lot of Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists. I have actually been to church (as in Sunday service/Bible study) twice in my life, found it very easy to fit in, though this maybe due to the inherent openess of the Vedic faiths.
Zora of Termina
forget your high society
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1) Are you religious? If so, 1a) What religion do you follow or 1b) if it's a personal religion describe it.
Nah, not really all that religious. I mean, I'll SAY I believe in God when my parents are around, but if it's anyone else I tell them the truth: That I don't know WHAT I am.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
I don't usually pay attention to other people, but I have reason to believe that most of them are in name only Christians, atheists or other.
At school (regular school) the majority of my class says they're Christian to appease the autistic girl in our class(She CRIES if you say you don't believe in God ><), but I don't know the religion of any one of them except for her and another guy in my class, who is openly atheist.
At tech they're mostly casual believers, like three atheists and I sit next to two Wiccans. Their discussions get kinda creepy though, but I find it mildly interesting.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
Well, not at tech as that's like my safe haven from religion. Everywhere else, yes. My parents kinda force me to be Christian (For example: "FUCK YOU YOU'RE GOING TO CHURCH WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT"), my dad's side of the family is pretty big on religion, mostly Grandma, and I have to pretend to be for the aforementioned autistic girl.
It does kinda make me uncomfortable, especially when Mom thinks she can make me go to church/that youth group. I never feel comfortable there at all, and I got blown up at the last time I tried to explain that to her. :[
Nah, not really all that religious. I mean, I'll SAY I believe in God when my parents are around, but if it's anyone else I tell them the truth: That I don't know WHAT I am.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
I don't usually pay attention to other people, but I have reason to believe that most of them are in name only Christians, atheists or other.
At school (regular school) the majority of my class says they're Christian to appease the autistic girl in our class(She CRIES if you say you don't believe in God ><), but I don't know the religion of any one of them except for her and another guy in my class, who is openly atheist.
At tech they're mostly casual believers, like three atheists and I sit next to two Wiccans. Their discussions get kinda creepy though, but I find it mildly interesting.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
Well, not at tech as that's like my safe haven from religion. Everywhere else, yes. My parents kinda force me to be Christian (For example: "FUCK YOU YOU'RE GOING TO CHURCH WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT"), my dad's side of the family is pretty big on religion, mostly Grandma, and I have to pretend to be for the aforementioned autistic girl.
It does kinda make me uncomfortable, especially when Mom thinks she can make me go to church/that youth group. I never feel comfortable there at all, and I got blown up at the last time I tried to explain that to her. :[
Icalasari
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1) Are you religious? If so, 1a) What religion do you follow or 1b) if it's a personal religion describe it.
Eh... I am more of an agnostic/VERY casual Christian. Basically, if there is a god out there, I don't think they give a crap. And with the stuff I have been reading from the Bible (X3 It is actually quite entertaining), if it did care, then we would have all died YEARS ago XD
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
Christianity runs rampant here. Oddly enough, this is also one of the whitest cities out there that still has other races
Anyways, I know Christianity runs rampant here because, well, even when we didn't count as a city, we had... I think it was at LEAST five churches... Lets see... Two on main street, one on the road between Edmonton Trail and Main Street... Several others sprinkled here and there... Yeah, it is redundant
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
They may run rampant, but almost everyone is open minded. For example, right in my SCHOOL, I know of an Atheist and a Mormon who both openly admit that they are so, and nobody heckles them. They just shrug and move on. Although the school still forces them to go to mandatory masses (then again, you expect that from a Catholic school)
A few are a little more religious though. When I told one of the staff members at the school about me thinking that God doesn't give a damn, they said that they would change my mind somehow and would pray for me. Not even the religion teacher is like that (heck, the religion teacher is actually pretty laid back with religion XD)
Eh... I am more of an agnostic/VERY casual Christian. Basically, if there is a god out there, I don't think they give a crap. And with the stuff I have been reading from the Bible (X3 It is actually quite entertaining), if it did care, then we would have all died YEARS ago XD
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
Christianity runs rampant here. Oddly enough, this is also one of the whitest cities out there that still has other races
Anyways, I know Christianity runs rampant here because, well, even when we didn't count as a city, we had... I think it was at LEAST five churches... Lets see... Two on main street, one on the road between Edmonton Trail and Main Street... Several others sprinkled here and there... Yeah, it is redundant
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
They may run rampant, but almost everyone is open minded. For example, right in my SCHOOL, I know of an Atheist and a Mormon who both openly admit that they are so, and nobody heckles them. They just shrug and move on. Although the school still forces them to go to mandatory masses (then again, you expect that from a Catholic school)
A few are a little more religious though. When I told one of the staff members at the school about me thinking that God doesn't give a damn, they said that they would change my mind somehow and would pray for me. Not even the religion teacher is like that (heck, the religion teacher is actually pretty laid back with religion XD)
Old Catch
N t al th r .
1) Are you religious?
I'm atheist.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? Most of them are very religious.
If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
Christian... um, Baptist, I think.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
Their worship doesn't bother me. My lack of religion bothers them. Yes, they try to force it down my throat. It's easier to befriend someone that is also atheist.
I live in a pretty non-tolerant region.
I'm atheist.
2) Are the people you live near (as in the county, area... uh, can't think of what you'd call it, but NOT the nation) mostly religious? Most of them are very religious.
If so, 2a) what is the most popular religion?
Christian... um, Baptist, I think.
3) Let's say you don't follow their religion. Does their worship hinder yours (or your lack of)? Does it bother you or make you uncomfortable? Do they try to shove their religion onto you? Do you find it hard to make friends or relate to other people when the majority are following a different religion than you?
Their worship doesn't bother me. My lack of religion bothers them. Yes, they try to force it down my throat. It's easier to befriend someone that is also atheist.
I live in a pretty non-tolerant region.