Religion

False wrote:My main problem with Catholicism (apart from the child molestation and money laundering) is its constant focus on sin and suffering. Its a religion of guilt and shame rather than one of freedom and care.

Squinty wrote:I had to go to the Presbyterian church

Vermilion wrote:

Squinty wrote:I had to go to the Presbyterian church

Was it on Gordon Street?

Preezy wrote:Fire and wind come from the sky, from the gods of the sky. But Crom is your god, Crom and he lives in the Earth. Once, giants lived in the Earth, Conan. And in the darkness of chaos, they fooled Crom, and they took from him the enigma of steel. Crom was angered. And the Earth shook. Fire and wind struck down these giants, and they threw their bodies into the waters, but in their rage, the gods forgot the secret of steel and left it on the battlefield. We who found it are just men. Not gods. Not giants. Just men.

This is basically what I believe.

Squinty wrote:

Vermilion wrote:

Squinty wrote:I had to go to the Presbyterian church

Was it on Gordon Street?

Nay, it was in the middle of nowhere. Yet strangely the graveyard was always filled with beer tins and condoms.

Alvin Flummux wrote:I'm an atheist living among God-fearing Americans. I am severely outnumbered by them. Send help.

Vermilion wrote:

Squinty wrote:

Vermilion wrote:

Squinty wrote:I had to go to the Presbyterian church

Was it on Gordon Street?

Nay, it was in the middle of nowhere. Yet strangely the graveyard was always filled with beer tins and condoms.

How disappointing, I once knew a girl who lived on Gordon Street. But that was a long time ago, when I was a young man. Not a day passes I don't think her, and the promise that I made which I will always keep. That one perfect day on Gordon Street.

False wrote:Im not religious. Im christened CofE but I think thats basically because it was the done thing. My mother has said one of her regrets is christening me before I could make a decision myself, but I dont really care.

My girlfriend is Catholic and so is her daughter who also goes to a Catholic school, but it doesnt interfere with my life. They both know Im a godless heathen but I do go to the church to support them at christmas or whatever. I hate it there because the seats are uncomfortable and the services go on too long, but its rare I have to attend so I just get on with it.

My main problem with Catholicism (apart from the child molestation and money laundering) is its constant focus on sin and suffering. Its a religion of guilt and shame rather than one of freedom and care. The damn Jesus statue is all covered in gore, every sermon is about failings and pain. I also hate how behind the altar there is a special place only the priest is allowed into, its all covered in gold and gooseberry fool, but the worshippers are sat on cold hard wood.

Corazon de Leon wrote:But all those guys support Rangers.

I mean the naivety of Al Qaida trying to bring religious war to Glasgow. We’re four hundred years ahead of you guys. You’ve not even got a football team.

Corazon de Leon wrote:

False wrote:Im not religious. Im christened CofE but I think thats basically because it was the done thing. My mother has said one of her regrets is christening me before I could make a decision myself, but I dont really care.

My girlfriend is Catholic and so is her daughter who also goes to a Catholic school, but it doesnt interfere with my life. They both know Im a godless heathen but I do go to the church to support them at christmas or whatever. I hate it there because the seats are uncomfortable and the services go on too long, but its rare I have to attend so I just get on with it.

My main problem with Catholicism (apart from the child molestation and money laundering) is its constant focus on sin and suffering. Its a religion of guilt and shame rather than one of freedom and care. The damn Jesus statue is all covered in gore, every sermon is about failings and pain. I also hate how behind the altar there is a special place only the priest is allowed into, its all covered in gold and gooseberry fool, but the worshippers are sat on cold hard wood.

Congratulations, you’re Martin Luther.

I still get a bit lairy when people talk smack about Catholicism, even though there is literally no counter-argument to any of the things you’ve said there, and a literal breakaway religion was founded off the back of the massive wealth disparity between church and laymen.

But all those guys support Rangers.

In two of his later works, Luther expressed antagonistic views towards Jews, writing that Jewish homes and synagogues should be destroyed, their money confiscated, and liberty curtailed.

Preezy wrote:

Corazon de Leon wrote:But all those guys support Rangers.

Reminds me of a Frankie Boyle skit, I'm sure you're familiar with it:

I mean the naivety of Al Qaida trying to bring religious war to Glasgow. We’re four hundred years ahead of you guys. You’ve not even got a football team.

False wrote:

Corazon de Leon wrote:

False wrote:Im not religious. Im christened CofE but I think thats basically because it was the done thing. My mother has said one of her regrets is christening me before I could make a decision myself, but I dont really care.

My girlfriend is Catholic and so is her daughter who also goes to a Catholic school, but it doesnt interfere with my life. They both know Im a godless heathen but I do go to the church to support them at christmas or whatever. I hate it there because the seats are uncomfortable and the services go on too long, but its rare I have to attend so I just get on with it.

My main problem with Catholicism (apart from the child molestation and money laundering) is its constant focus on sin and suffering. Its a religion of guilt and shame rather than one of freedom and care. The damn Jesus statue is all covered in gore, every sermon is about failings and pain. I also hate how behind the altar there is a special place only the priest is allowed into, its all covered in gold and gooseberry fool, but the worshippers are sat on cold hard wood.

Congratulations, you’re Martin Luther.

I still get a bit lairy when people talk smack about Catholicism, even though there is literally no counter-argument to any of the things you’ve said there, and a literal breakaway religion was founded off the back of the massive wealth disparity between church and laymen.

But all those guys support Rangers.

In two of his later works, Luther expressed antagonistic views towards Jews, writing that Jewish homes and synagogues should be destroyed, their money confiscated, and liberty curtailed.

Drumstick wrote:Atheist. I don't care about religion, it does not interest me, I am not bothered if someone wants to believe in something, I will respect their views. However, if someone tries to impress or force their views onto me or someone else I have no problem interjecting to gently remind them that respect of one's beliefs is a two-way street.

Preezy wrote:

Drumstick wrote:Atheist. I don't care about religion, it does not interest me, I am not bothered if someone wants to believe in something, I will respect their views. However, if someone tries to impress or force their views onto me or someone else I have no problem interjecting to gently remind them that respect of one's beliefs is a two-way street.

I'll respect their right to have their views, but actually respecting their views is not something I can usually manage.

Drumstick wrote:Atheist. I don't care about religion, it does not interest me,

False wrote:Im not religious. Im christened CofE but I think thats basically because it was the done thing. My mother has said one of her regrets is christening me before I could make a decision myself, but I dont really care.

My girlfriend is Catholic and so is her daughter who also goes to a Catholic school, but it doesnt interfere with my life. They both know Im a godless heathen but I do go to the church to support them at christmas or whatever. I hate it there because the seats are uncomfortable and the services go on too long, but its rare I have to attend so I just get on with it.

My main problem with Catholicism (apart from the child molestation and money laundering) is its constant focus on sin and suffering. Its a religion of guilt and shame rather than one of freedom and care. The damn Jesus statue is all covered in gore, every sermon is about failings and pain. I also hate how behind the altar there is a special place only the priest is allowed into, its all covered in gold and gooseberry fool, but the worshippers are sat on cold hard wood.