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i_like_black April 8th 2012 06:26 AM

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I selected "Undecided".

I was raised as a Baptist Christian, fell away, spent a while as a Presbyterian Christian, fell away, spent a while as a non-denomination Christian . . . fell away.

I have almost finished reading the Bible cover to cover. To quote Homer Simpson, "This book doesn't have any answers!".

I am currently interested in Buddhism (mainly because of things like mindfulness and meditation) and Catholicism (for its long history).

I don't know if there's a God or not. Most times I feel not. But I have been known to, at times, be entirely sure that there IS a God. So I guess I'm confused.

I am hesitant to call myself Agnostic, although some proof either way would be great.

So er . . . yup.

Tigerlily. April 20th 2012 08:24 AM

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I'm not entirely sure to be honest, but at least as of right now, I identify as Pantheist, so I chose other since it's not an option.

Castiel's Angel April 20th 2012 11:38 AM

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I chose Wiccan and Pagan for a few different reasons haha :D

Crazycatlady May 1st 2012 05:58 AM

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I'm the majority--for once in my life. Hooray! Atheist pride

ComplexImage May 3rd 2012 03:01 PM

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I am born and raised in a Catholic family, but I'm more of a Humanist myself.

Akeas May 30th 2012 11:54 AM

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Pagan(shaman with runes)

Lumos. June 2nd 2012 03:57 AM

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I have for sure decided i don't have a religion is just yet another label. but if i find a religion that i believe in, sure i'll label myself as that.

Jack Lowden June 3rd 2012 10:02 PM

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Not sure whether to say I'm a Christian or an Agnostic. Probably Agnostic at this point.

Celtics12 June 29th 2012 05:39 AM

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christain love it. made bad choices and want to fix them don't want ot live a happy life being haunted

Kindred June 29th 2012 06:46 PM

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I believe there's a god- I just don't identify with any religion's beliefs. I would like to think there is a god, though :)

Chuuya June 29th 2012 07:18 PM

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I'm a Catholic but there are some things I don't understand and disagree with...

HisPrincess June 30th 2012 12:40 AM

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I'm a non denominational Christian and I'm proud of my faith. :D

Breesmee July 11th 2012 03:48 PM

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Polytheism having faith in many gods/goddesses
slightily pagan and a little christian im a bit of a mix of stuff

.:PrincessZelda:. July 11th 2012 04:57 PM

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I was raised as a Baptist Christian and now, I'm still a Baptist Christian.

Jack Lowden July 13th 2012 09:00 PM

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Just realized I haven't updated this. I'm an Agnostic. I don't care to associate with any religions at this point.

Amorphous. July 14th 2012 06:26 AM

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Muslim. Looooooooooooooooooooooooooovvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeee Eid. That's whassup.

Vaughndy7 July 14th 2012 06:42 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by *Faith* (Post 1221)
I've been raised as a catholic but...not too sure if I believe in him or not.

My position in this exactly.

CanadaCraig July 14th 2012 11:49 AM

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Christian - Non-Religious

But don't assume what that means. I do NOT believe - as most Christians seem to believe - in a never ending 'Hell'. Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." There is Heaven or DEATH! [Although getting DEAD might take some people longer than others!]

GBH - :)

Tigereyes July 14th 2012 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaska (Post 907502)
I'm a Catholic but there are some things I don't understand and disagree with...

Same with me.

Melwirth July 17th 2012 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Angel (Post 95)
Are we supposed to select "Christian" as well if we've selected "Catholic?"

The Christian vote also said "non-denominational" so if you are catholic then you aren't non-denominational:) By being Catholic people already know you are Christian, me on the other hand isn't considered Christian by a lot of people because I say I'm Mormon haha Mormons are definitely Christians:) Look at the actual name of the church The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Also known as LDS so yes we are Christains:) I just thought I'd through that out there for those who didn't know:)

EmNZ July 17th 2012 12:20 PM

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I’m officially Catholic and was brought up quite strictly Catholic, which sometimes I found a little harsh. :P
I believe religion causes a lot of pain for some people, and we’d all be better off if we stuck with good simple morals (= Don’t mean it in a bad way though because we’re all entitled to our own beliefs.

joeblow9999 July 28th 2012 01:45 PM

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I was raised in a Christian family and considered myself a Christian for years, but am now an atheist. Most of my friends are Christian or agnostic, and one is Muslim.

Coffee. July 29th 2012 01:11 AM

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I never really stated my exact belief on here, and it has slightly evolved during the last year or so, so I'm updating.

I'm an atheist. I consider myself a spiritual atheist or a secular humanist, something of this realm. I do not believe in any gods, deities, or anything supernatural. However, I believe in power within humans, and our connection with the Earth and everything on it. Going on a hike is like going to church for me, I can feel power within myself and everything around me. (These beliefs probably stem from my hippie parents, particularly my pagan/atheist mother. :bleh: )

I used to also be very anti-theist, but this belief has changed as I have made more Christian friends. At this point, I believe religion needs a good makeover. :nosweat: I think we need to be more accepting of others, and use religion as a way to bring people together rather than tear people apart.

shikari July 29th 2012 01:50 AM

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I was raised Catholic but now I consider myself an atheist as I don't see how it is possible for a "higher power" to truly exist.

joeblow9999 July 29th 2012 06:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Revolution (Post 924713)
I'm an atheist. I consider myself a spiritual atheist or a secular humanist, something of this realm. I do not believe in any gods, deities, or anything supernatural. However, I believe in power within humans, and our connection with the Earth and everything on it.

Agreed, my views are pretty similar to yours...I've found mine are best categorized as anthropocentric secular humanism. I think that organized religion is ultimately more destructive and divisive to humanity than it is beneficial. I'm not so much anti-theist as anti religion.

Beautiful Disaster July 30th 2012 08:24 PM

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Christian. :)

BlueWolf August 2nd 2012 11:51 PM

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Naturalistic Pagan

Heartlines August 3rd 2012 12:01 PM

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Ermm. It's kinda' hard to put me in a category, Religion wise. I kind of take beliefs from Paganism, Islam and Christianity and make my own religion?

Agony August 8th 2012 01:10 AM

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Pretty sure I'm Agnostic I: if I told my family that..lets just say a big argument would occur

Katelina August 8th 2012 01:23 AM

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Atheist, sorry I just can't put my faith in something I cant see. Can't touch, feel, smell...etc.

Its like sayin the sky is green, which I can physically prove that the sky is a mixture of all colors but blue appears because when sunlight hits it the blue is not absorbed in the spectrum of colors light has. It bounces off and therefore we have a blue looking sky.

I cannot for the life of me put my faith in something no one can prove.

And yet my parents accept my choice, they are all die hard Christians. But they will not force me to go to church, they will not force a religion on me. So I hope no one else's parents are either, because if they can't accept you for who you are then they are out of place.

Cap's girl August 8th 2012 01:47 AM

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I'm a Christian:) Which does NOT mean that I'm better than you, I judge you or I hate you....I'm just like you, but I'm saved by grace amazing:)

kiuncci August 8th 2012 03:08 AM

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I'm Christian Catholic, but I would be more likely to use Christian. For I know that without CHRIST I Am Nothing. XD Nothing can change that regardless of races // religions ..or any related to that as long as I have faith in God who strengthens me to face these trials in life. ;p

Doodle. September 6th 2012 04:54 PM

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Before I didn't know whether to call myself an Agnostic or Atheist. The more I've been thinking about it the more I believe I am an Atheist.

blurryface September 6th 2012 10:55 PM

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I put undecided because I don't really know all the right terms. I'm open to anything; I'm going to Christian church later on today, and going to a dance at a Mormon church next Saturday. I was a Christian for a while, simply because my mom made me, but after finding so many things in the Bible that I disagree with, I am no longer Christian. It's not my place to say whether or not there is a God, and where I will go after I die. I do, however, believe in heaven and an afterlife, but what it holds for us: we on earth don't know.

Pyromania September 14th 2012 11:48 PM

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I'm an atheist, basically. I won't elaborate on why as I'd rather not turn this thread into a flame zone. :glare:

Validity September 14th 2012 11:54 PM

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I am Pentecostal Christian :)in other words it means Modern Day. We're the ones with the rocking music. And most times in church we're laughing right from start to finish.

The lead youth pastor whom is leaving soon once was on stage talking about (can't remember too long ago) but I remember this, he was doing this random dance saying this is how "white people dance" he's white as well, he was swaying, continually moving his feet, sticking out his bottom lip and it was just soooooo freaking funny. Another time we had my youth pastor on stage and he fell off stage (on purpose, to show how easy it is to fall into a trap) hahahaha.
Jay.

Jack Lowden November 5th 2012 01:46 AM

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At this point, I don't believe in anything. However, I'm open to the idea of something greater than us out there, so I relate more with agnosticism than atheism.

~Divergent~ November 5th 2012 04:33 AM

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I have both Atheist and Agnostic family members, so until about a year ago I considered myself definitely Agnostic. But after everything that's happened in the last couple years, I'm really not sure what I believe in anymore. I guess I've desperately needed a reason for the bad things that have happened, and a reason to think that everything will work out okay...so right now, I kind of consider myself neither Christian nor Agnostic, but somewhere in between.

Thereishope December 1st 2012 10:44 PM

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I put Undecided...not really sure what I believe but I don't have a problem with any of the religions of my friends...as long as none are forcefully shoved down my throat that is :P

blurryface December 2nd 2012 02:07 AM

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Sigh... at this point I'm not sure.


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