Life's Unanswered Questions...

[nik0tine]

So, Nikotine, your argument is already of a an agnostic or atheist because when you say "they made up" you're assuming its false.

I don't recall saying that, or anything similar to it.

And how can people say they respect God When They commit "sins" everyday (lol sorry for that...) That's just my view. I don't want to offend anyone's beliefs.

Most religions would say that it is impossible not to sin, because we are imperfect beings. A sinner, being imperfect, can still have respect for God, because God is greater than they are.

[Megami]

Most religions would say that it is impossible not to sin, because we are imperfect beings. A sinner, being imperfect, can still have respect for God, because God is greater than they are.

That's why I don't agree.

It's not my phylosophy of life doing something I consider it is "bad" and then regretting it and "asking sorry for it".
(Has anyone read the Satanic Bible of Lavey?)

Now, what I consider it is "bad" is another story. I know what is think is bad and cruel. What I think it is good and bad. And that's all about it.

The only difference is the name of god and the different metaphors used to explain Him.

Thats what I meant.

[nik0tine]

Thats what I meant.

I still don't understand what you mean...

[Resha]

Well, maybe God's not a him, maybe it's a her. And it's true many people use religion as a smokescreen just to do bad things, like making fun of gay people. It hurts them, and it's just so ANGRY-FYING to see such dumb-bleeps- who don't give a shiete about religion suddenly going all holy and preaching about how gays are bad and stuff. And that's just one example.

[Megami]

I agree there, Resha.

And Nikotine:

The only difference is the name of god and the different metaphors used to explain Him.

I thought you said people used DIFFERENT WAYS for explaining something.
Then if there are different ways, it means, they can't all be true. Right?

If we aren't talking about the same thing, then sorry and forget it.

[nik0tine]

Well, maybe God's not a him, maybe it's a her

God most likely transcends something as trivial as gender.

I thought you said people used DIFFERENT WAYS for explaining something.
Then if there are different ways, it means, they can't all be true. Right?

Ahh, but they are always subjective. I called them 'metaphors' for a reason. The words used to describe God are different, but thier spiritual greatness add up to be the same. At least, that makes sense to me.

Also, I would like to add that even if God does not exist, I still believe all religions are valid. This is because they all carry such huge spiritual greatness with them, and they are all tools of self betterment.

[Resha]

[To Megami] I think I get what you're trying to say:

That there are so many religions, but they all have such a different view of God/Goddess, which one is meant to be the true one? And if there are so many floating around, then it's only possible for one religion to be true, and that just means everything else is a load of baloney and that means God/Goddess for the time being doesn't exist.

I just confuzzled myself. Smart....

EDIT// But gender is sometimes very important in religion, like Wicca...the Goddess (and she has to be a Goddess here) is the one who moves through the cycles and eventually gives birth to the God and then marries him or something.

[nik0tine]

That is Wicca. It doesn't have much in common with any of the major world religions.

[Megami]

Resha, that's more or less like that.

Because when you believe in God, you are assuming he existed or they existed etc and... well, that depends in your religion but, for example: you assume Budda existed, Christ existed, etc...

This is because they all carry such huge spiritual greatness with them, and they are all tools of self betterment.

That is a good view but I am afraid it isn't the view of someone who believes in a specific religion.
They actually believed a man named Christ existed and
not that it is all a made up story.

I am starting to confuse myself too now.. lol



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It doesn't have much in common with any of the major world religions

What do you mean by "major"?

And why "major"?

That's what I say, I thought something about all those things didn't make sense and I thought you were saying that humanity "invented" and "made up" some things about each religion and I think no human has the right to do that. I mean, according to your view, Nikotine.

[Resha]

Are chipmunks related to munkeys?

[nik0tine]

That is a good view but I am afraid it isn't the view of someone who believes in a specific religion.
They actually believed a man named Christ existed and
not that it is all a made up story.

Ahh, but anybody who reads or studies a religion other than thier own can still see the greatness behind the philosophy and or theology. Even if you are a non believer, that stuff is powerful. (For the most part, at least.)

[Resha]

There has to be some link between all these religions, and probably that will be the decidig factor...It's actually awesome and a little freaky to see so much symbolism. And who knows? Maybe these religions are all true simple because of the way people have practiced them for years and years...

A few years ago, something so magical happened...sometimes I still wonder if it was not a DREAM. That clinched my beliefs for me. But I'm open-minded, and I believe in all Gods and Goddesses, and they all live happily together in a pretty place.

[KuRt]

Why do guys like girls with big boobs?

Hmmm.. Big, soft, boobies... Hmm..

[Social Moon Firesky]

Ya...:sweatdrop

[Luthien Rogue]

Why do guys like girls with big boobs?

Hmmm.. Big, soft, boobies... Hmm..

You see, there are a variety of reasons as to why men may find breasts sexually bestirring, and why "bigger is better":

A. Growing up, he was surrounded by male figures, and never recieved much female affection. Breasts, a symbol of femininity, are alluring because he associates them with females, and now craves the love of a woman. Diagnosis: Mommy Lover.

B. Growing up with only women, that becomes the only kind of affection the child knows. They become intensely preoccupied with breasts, as they are an attribute of femininity, which is what they now equate with love. Diagnosis:Momma's Boy.

C. Breasts also represent love and nurturing, as they produce milk, which is used to feed and nourish the woman's child. Men, subliminally, are attracted to this. Diagnosis: Big Baby.

And I could go on...

Another theory is that men are seduced by the unkown. In other words, they want whatever they can't see. For example, in some parts of the world, women must cover their necks. It turns out that a woman's neck in these parts of the world is now the equivalent of breasts in North America.

But either way, the whole idea is really... nasty, to be honest. XD When you think about the true purpose of breasts, anyway, as they have no purpose sexually... X3

Although, I assure you, not all men feel that way. Some men prefer average sized breasts, some prefer very small breasts. It's a matter of personal preference.

So, Kurt... I suggest you think about this. :P

~Rogue