Consider Phlebas

[v-600]

I was just re-reading Consider Phlebas and early on, while discussing his motivations, the main character states he is on the side of the religious. Not because he believes in their god, but because he is against the godless opposite side.

It got me thinking, I wonder what other people would do/think.

So my question, aimed primarily at those with a religious belief, is would you rather live under the wrong religion, or under no religion?

I've added a 3rd option as it seemed the obvious answer for anybody who doesn't believe in any god.

 

[Ancalagon44]

In my experience, believers have more in common with other believers. They struggle to understand people with no religion.

 

[Kadarin]

In my experience, believers have more in common with other believers. They struggle to understand people with no religion.

^^^ This, even if the other believer is a member of some other religious group. I had a conversation once with coworkers who simply could not wrap their heads around the fact that I do not believe in any kind of higher power.

 

[AViking]

Being forced to convert? Just living in a country where another religion dominates?

I feel sorry for people who can't live their life without being surrounded by people of the same faith.

 

[JEDIYoda]

I had a conversation once with coworkers who simply could not wrap their heads around the fact that I do not believe in any kind of higher power.

another Atheist using this talking point to brag....rofl


This response is not substantive enough for DC.

Perknose
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[alzan]

another Atheist using this talking point to brag....rofl

It's somewhat simple-minded to shrug off another's personal experience as a "talking point". Do you have anything of substance to contribute?

 

[dank69]

It's somewhat simple-minded to shrug off another's personal experience as a "talking point". Do you have anything of substance to contribute?

I haven't ever seen him contribute anything of substance to this sub-forum.

 

[Kadarin]

another Atheist using this talking point to brag....rofl

I'm not bragging. I'm offering a personal real-life example to support Ancalagon44's post, in order to point out that I believe he's right.

 

[crashtech]

I enjoyed Consider Phlebas, and am sorry Iain Banks is gone. I voted no religion, assuming such an arrangement would be Culture-like, and not preclude individuals from engaging in religious practices as long as no non-consenting sentients are harmed.

 

[JD50]

I haven't ever seen him contribute anything of substance to this sub-forum.

The whole point of this sub forum was to keep people like him out of any serious discussion. It worked for a bit but for some reason the mods here no longer care. I won't comment on it any more because that's just contributing to the problem.

 

[mrcharles]

If i had to choose, I would live under no religion because otherwise it would be like being married to someone you don't even like, and that would suck terribly.