Why in a religion forum?

6/16/2009 9:55:50 AM	Why in a religion forum?
mindya Vancouver, BC age: 56	Why in a religion forum does the main point of discussion center on the bible and or Christianity? Does nobody wish to discuss other religions?
6/16/2009 9:59:02 AM	Why in a religion forum?
in_doubtalishis Beaumont, CA age: 34	No its christianity or death
6/16/2009 10:01:26 AM	Why in a religion forum?
lees224 Cohoes, NY age: 52	i think some people may be scarred to admit.. some dont have a religion.. some dont have beliefs or faiths.. some just want to start stuff.. some have fear of commitment.. some may have fear of damnation..
6/16/2009 10:06:30 AM	Why in a religion forum?
kinkycapitalist Atlanta, GA age: 55	Christianity is the primary prostolatizing one so only Christians and those who question tend to banter here. Wait, that's a logical answer. My Bad.
6/16/2009 10:25:32 AM	Why in a religion forum?
xashax Union, NH age: 37	Why in a religion forum does the main point of discussion center on the bible and or Christianity? Does nobody wish to discuss other religions? *************************************************************************************** I wouldn’t mind that. I think Christianity often comes up because a large portion of the membership here is living in the United States. It is my understanding that there is a far greater percentage of non-religious people living in Canada but I could be wrong. I would have to look at stats. I know many European nations are predominately secular. There is also another "group" designated as "other religions."
6/16/2009 1:51:49 PM	Why in a religion forum?
acting_out Eagle, CO age: 46	Quote from in_doubtalishis: No its christianity or death channeling someone from the inquistion?
6/16/2009 4:08:28 PM	Why in a religion forum?
sun_shine51 West Monroe, LA age: 58	Quote from xashax: Why in a religion forum does the main point of discussion center on the bible and or Christianity? Does nobody wish to discuss other religions? *************************************************************************************** I wouldn’t mind that. I think Christianity often comes up because a large portion of the membership here is living in the United States. It is my understanding that there is a far greater percentage of non-religious people living in Canada but I could be wrong. I would have to look at stats. I know many European nations are predominately secular. There is also another "group" designated as "other religions." good answer! I agree
6/16/2009 4:14:54 PM	Why in a religion forum?
victorres Chicago, IL age: 24	Quote from lees224: i think some people may be scarred to admit.. some dont have a religion.. some dont have beliefs or faiths.. some just want to start stuff.. some have fear of commitment.. some may have fear of damnation.. I do not have a religion I do not have belief or faith in religion I do want to start stuff for the purpose of gaining some new knowledge I plead guilty on some fear of commitment I do not fear damnation as I do not believe I have done anything wrong in this world that would merit such severe punishment in some unseen afterlife
6/16/2009 5:42:03 PM	Why in a religion forum?
xashax Union, NH age: 37	I do not fear damnation as I do not believe I have done anything wrong in this world that would merit such severe punishment in some unseen afterlife
6/16/2009 6:05:21 PM	Why in a religion forum?
itlldo4u Corbin, KY age: 53	Quote from victorres: I do not have a religion I do not have belief or faith in religion I do want to start stuff for the purpose of gaining some new knowledge I plead guilty on some fear of commitment I do not fear damnation as I do not believe I have done anything wrong in this world that would merit such severe punishment in some unseen afterlife What about the unforseen aforelife, life, afterlife. the flesh will return to dust from where it came and the soul will return to God. You are breathing or are you not. I don't fear damnation either, as I feel I have done the right thing in this life, and it merits life eternal, where there will be no more tears, no sorrow, no pain. [Edited 6/16/2009 6:06:07 PM PST]
6/16/2009 6:32:52 PM	Why in a religion forum?
yetihunter Sarasota, FL age: 53	Growing up Catholic in the late 50's and early 60's, I thought that it was the only religion... these people called (back then) Protestants were all going to Hell. Ii knew nothing of Jews let alone any other kind or spiritual belief. My awaking came in New York City, one morning in 1981. A news vendor greeted me with 'namaste, sahib', and that led me to my ongoing search for spiritual truth. I don't grudge Christians thier right to believe what they do; this is America. But talking about religion means talking about all religions, not just one. Excluding the many for the one smacks too much of radical fundamentalism, and emoticons of smiley faces firing AK-47's is too close to the Taliban for me.
6/16/2009 7:00:15 PM	Why in a religion forum?
freezinoutside Scotts, MI age: 55	Quote from mindya: Why in a religion forum does the main point of discussion center on the bible and or Christianity? Does nobody wish to discuss other religions? The study of all our Gods is a lifelong adventure -- and who's got time for that?
6/16/2009 7:46:44 PM	Why in a religion forum?
jongeo Naples, FL age: 53	Most recognize Jesus as the greatest being to walk the planet. At least the most recent of "the great ones".
6/16/2009 8:01:25 PM	Why in a religion forum?
d_voted Winnipeg, MB age: 56 online now!	Ask Billy Graham. Isn't he the modern day Pope for the leaders of the USA? He has been the advisors through all the race riots of the sixties up to the illegal war on Iraq. Isn't he your countrie's hero? If not how come he is so popular with all the Presidents either Republican or Democrat? He hasn't yet stood up for what even the secular world sees as justice - get on his case. At least he is here to defend his decisions. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ppffffft <<< gaseous discharge from sphincter. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
6/16/2009 8:09:47 PM	Why in a religion forum?
lowbrow Oberlin, OH age: 65	Does nobody wish to discuss other religions? ****************** Or maybe what makes Christianity different from other religions. Daisetz Suzuki, the Japanese expositor of Zen Buddhism and its culture, in considering the Judeo-Christian tradition, said something at an Eranos Conference in 1953 that Campbell would repeat the rest of his life. “Let’s see,” he said drolly, rubbing his sides in a peculiar fashion, “Nature against Man, Man against Nature; God against Man, Man against God; God against Nature, Nature against God; very funny religion!” http://www.gaudiya-repercussions.com/index.php?showtopic=2126
6/16/2009 9:52:55 PM	Why in a religion forum?
nellegirl Oregon, IL age: 24	Because, us Pagans have our own forums, away from the bible thumpers... Come over to the dark side!!! LOL!!! We can enlighten you!!!
6/16/2009 9:56:08 PM	Why in a religion forum?
victorres Chicago, IL age: 24	Do we really? Where is this place you speak of?
6/16/2009 9:57:25 PM	Why in a religion forum?
ready_to_rock Newton, IL age: 48	Quote from nellegirl: Because, us Pagans have our own forums, away from the bible thumpers... Come over to the dark side!!! LOL!!! We can enlighten you!!! Are you Illuminati? It's a joke everyone! Have a Good evening Nell!
6/17/2009 2:34:49 AM	Why in a religion forum?
dumbdotcom Debert, NS age: 82	I believe that some have tried, haven't they? Thinkin' 'bout Ourself, who is Buddhist, and has a wonderful take....and another fella who tried to speak about Levay and ooooo boy.... Good question Never. It seems that folks here only want to hear about how Christianity is the only true religion, and nothing else. Pretty hard to discuss beliefs in that context. Cheers, Raven
6/17/2009 3:26:16 AM	Why in a religion forum?
xashax Union, NH age: 37	Quote from victorres: Do we really? Where is this place you speak of? I think shes talking about the group "other Religions"
6/17/2009 6:54:10 AM	Why in a religion forum?
xashax Union, NH age: 37	It depends on what type of forum you are on as to how they decide to separate the religious categories. I was on another site and they had it set up as "General Religion" which was essentially open to ANYONE of any belief system. But then they also had like this website "other Religions" for those that are "less common" as they described them in the header. So that would include anything outside of the three Mediterranean derived "super religions" of Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
6/17/2009 1:14:58 PM	Why in a religion forum?
njesushandz Ripley, MS age: 33	Quote from nellegirl: Because, us Pagans have our own forums, away from the bible thumpers... Come over to the dark side!!! LOL!!! We can enlighten you!!! I'm glad u decided to visit us of the light, what made u decide to visit??? Love n Christ Njesushandz To give my opinion of the question at hand, I believe because Jesus is the savior of the world the devil doesnt have to get rid of any other religion he already has them they are of no threat. Christians rule over the enemy if they understand who they are and can spread christ love among the world and that is the last thing the prince of this world wants just like when the world crucified Jesus, it will always try to exalt itself over the knowledge of Christ, but unfortunatly the battle is already won. Jesus defeated death on the cross. Njesushandz [Edited 6/17/2009 1:20:02 PM PST]