Symbol of my religion--and yours

[Silver_dragon87]

Eisanbt, I'm quite content in Alberta despite the plague of Christianity. Hell, I'd stay just to avoid the PST XD

 

To all who have no real arguement and so try to tell me I don't know what the fuck I am, do your goddamn homework.

 

PAGAN: somebody who does not follow one of the world's main religions, especially somebody who is not a Christian, Muslim, or Jew, and whose religion is regarded as questionable

 

somebody who has no religion

 

a follower of an ancient polytheistic or pantheistic religion

 

Two of many definitions of RELIGION:

a set of strongly-held beliefs, values, and attitudes that somebody lives by

 

an object, practice, cause, or activity that somebody is completely devoted to or obsessed by

 

Therefore in my NON-DIVINE worship of nature, I am entirely capable of being an ATHEIST PAGAN. So shut up until you have something real to come at me with, you uninformed idiots.

 

Tori, I don't believe I said Christians don't have the right to enjoy their religion (or for we atheists, read 'stupidity'), and if I did it was in anger. They HAVE that right--they just abuse it.

 

Lethal, a big fat atheist amen

 

MRIH, once again you assume you know jack shit. Just because one atheist isn't offended by rampant Christianity and, in general, religion, doesn't mean another won't be bothered by it. Some people would ignore someone who believes in the tooth fairy. Me, I respond to stupidity with indignation, which often turns to anger. Why? Because I can't believe people can be so moronic. Am I saying that ALL religious people, even the loathed Christians, are complete idiots? Of course not--but I do believe that anyone who puts any stock in, as you say, a fairy tale needs a reality check. And some of these 'born again' freaks should be shot. And don't get me started on the Catholics.

 

In other words, I am allowed to be offended by whatever I want, and I choose stupidity. Got a problem? Too damn bad.

 

Outlaw, you know I love you to bits, but tell me I don't know who or what I am again and you'll get your virtual ass whipped.

 

Eisan, thanks for being informed and supportive--of me or sanity, whichever motivated you.

 

To most of you, take a fucking world religions class before you bring your ignorance and stupidity to my threads. Or at least buy a fucking dictionary.

 

[Outlaw2747]

I was referring to atheists who are "religious". Sorry that I didn't make that clear SD. Unless you're one of those types...then I am utterly confused.

[ParasiteGod]

I wear the symbol of MY religion for all to see. I do this for a few reasons: to freak out the Christians here who think it's a symbol of 'witchcraft and Satan' and demons and other such nonsense, and as a big 'fuck you' to all said Christians. If they want to play the rub-it-in-your-nose game, I will to

 

That's not cool.

[angie]

: reverence offered a divine being or supernatural power; also : an act of expressing such reverence

: a form of religious practice with its creed and ritual

Your use of the word "pagan" in that context is rarely used nowadays. It is more commonly seen as a polytheistic religion. If you choose to use it in that way, then so be it. But you do need to clarify when you know damn well that that isn't how most people interpret it.

http://www.religioustolerance.org/gl_p.htm

This word has many unrelated meanings. Some definitions are:

bullet Wiccans and other Neopagans sometimes use Pagan as a synonym for Neopagan.

bullet Religious and social conservatives often use the term as a general-purpose "snarl" word to refer to cultures and religions very different from the speaker's.

bullet a person who is neither Christian, a Muslim or a Jew.

bullet an animistic, spirits-and-essences filled belief system, usually polytheistic. It is based upon direct perception of the forces of nature and usually involves the use of idols, talismans and taboos in order to convey respect for these forces and beings.

bullet The ancient religions of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other civilizations are often referred to as Pagan religions. Societies surrounding the ancient Israelites are often referred to as Pagan. 1

Why is it that you expect us to be tolerant and accepting of your religion, or lack thereof, when you have no respect for anyone else's? It is unfair and ignorant to group all Christians into the same catergory, as it is unfair for one to say "all atheists are heathenistic, immoral pigs, and should be shot". You really are quite a hypocrite.

[Insomniac]

As an atheist, I happen to like symbols. That way I know who's what, so i know what subjects to avoid in conversation, or better yet who to avoid getting in conversation with.

 

I think there needs to be an atheist symbol, and an atheist holiday. I can't blame religious people for flaunting their beliefs, because I know I would flaunt mine if there were a symbol for it.

 

As previously mentioned, I agree that you shouldn't be angry, but proud that you know better. Back in the old days people like you and me would have been put to death or something. We're just part of a revolution. Feel empowered by it.