Satanist has excellent insight on religion

[Rakehellion]

Of course the origin of religion is irrelevant -- no one has yet told you what to think.

I don't need people to tell me what to think. I'm not religious.

 

[PowerEngineer]

The Vikings could not explain solar eclipses, so they made stuff up. Atheists cannot explain religious belief, so they make stuff up.

Nor can atheists explain blatant stupidity. On a positive note, atheists can be comfortable saying "I don't know". No inherent need to conjure a deity as an answer to every question.

No one knows the origin of religion. The best we have is the cradle of civilization -- outside of that is sheer guess-work.

At first you said psychology, now it's zoology, if I read you correctly.

Hypotheses abound regarding the mysterious origins of religion. pseudo-psychology simply doesn't suffice to explain religiosity.

It natural to be religious, implanted in us by God, our wonderful Creator!

Order of quotes reversed to better illustrate the humorous inconsistency.

 

[Retro Rob]

Nor can atheists explain blatant stupidity

You're right, atheists sure cannot explain atheism.

Order of quotes reversed to better illustrate the humorous inconsistency.

Of course, that's my religious answer. Scientifically speaking, the origins are unknown.

 

[PowerEngineer]

Of course, that's my religious answer. Scientifically speaking, the origins are unknown.

Which illustrates my point quite clearly.

 

[moonbogg]

You're right, atheists sure cannot explain atheism.




Of course, that's my religious answer. Scientifically speaking, the origins are unknown.

Big RR in the house!

 

[Chiropteran]

I think we can all agree that the seven deadly sins; pride (narcissism), lust (as in a lack of self control), greed, gluttony, wrath, sloth, and envy are not exactly positive traits in any human being..

False. Most of those are very positive traits, from an evolutionary view.

Sloth being the main exception, though in some cases even it might be useful for increasing chance of survival.

 

[OverVolt]

False. Most of those are very positive traits, from an evolutionary view.

Sloth being the main exception, though in some cases even it might be useful for increasing chance of survival.

Uh huh on a personal level. But on the society level its the different between living in your own squalor ripping each other off or actually being productive.

 

[moonbogg]

False. Most of those are very positive traits, from an evolutionary view.

Sloth being the main exception, though in some cases even it might be useful for increasing chance of survival.

Sloth is useful or it wouldn't be a common trait. It makes sense not to use energy unless necessary. Its easy to be slothful in todays world when all you gotta do is drive thru!

 

[88keys]

Religion was created by man and hence reflects both the positive and negative traits of human beings. How a person chooses to practice one's faith is too a reflection of that person's character. A violent, bigoted and deceitful person will practice his or her faith in violent, bigoted and deceitful ways. An honest, compassionate and non-violent person will practice his or her faith in honest, compassionate and non-violent ways.

That's how I see it.

 

[cubby1223]

I watched a documentary and actually forgot which one it was, but they asked a lot of different people the same question (about god or something) and the best response came from a Satanist.
He said that people have natural impulses and religion focuses on those natural behaviors and calls them SINFUL. Religion knows people can't stop these things, and to make them feel guilty just for being human is brilliant. He called it the greatest con game in history. This is true. Also, I am incredibly handsome.

Damn skippy!

When I'm old and rich and have the urge to throw aside my children and my old wife to buy a hot new 20 year old wife, it's just my urges. Who needs religion to prevent me from following my natural course in life?

 

[cubby1223]

I want to grow old addicted to hookers and blow. It's just my natural urges as a human.

 

[justoh]

Religion was created by man and hence reflects both the positive and negative traits of human beings. How a person chooses to practice one's faith is too a reflection of that person's character. A violent, bigoted and deceitful person will practice his or her faith in violent, bigoted and deceitful ways. An honest, compassionate and non-violent person will practice his or her faith in honest, compassionate and non-violent ways.

That's how I see it.

That doesn't make sense. How could people be said to be practicing the same religion in such divergent ways, mama?

 

[Rakehellion]

That doesn't make sense. How could people be said to be practicing the same religion in such divergent ways, mama?

Because neither of them are practicing their religion in the way that it was written, but are just doing whatever they want to do. The same as a non-religious person.

 

[justoh]

Because neither of them are practicing their religion in the way that it was written, but are just doing whatever they want to do. The same as a non-religious person.

That doesn't make sense. How could people be said to be practicing the same religion in different ways, mama?

 

[JEDIYoda]

The Vikings could not explain solar eclipses, so they made stuff up. Atheists cannot explain religious belief, so they make stuff up.

History simply cycles, obviously.

<---- total checkmate on Moonbogg!!!

 

[soulcougher73]

The Vikings could not explain solar eclipses, so they made stuff up. Atheists cannot explain religious belief, so they make stuff up.

History simply cycles, obviously.

Christians couldnt explain natural disasters or physics, so they made stuff up. This is fun

 

[PowerEngineer]

The Vikings could not explain solar eclipses, so they made stuff up. Atheists cannot explain religious belief, so they make stuff up.

History simply cycles, obviously.

<---- total checkmate on Moonbogg!!!

LOL

Only if you think it's checkmate when you toss the board and all the pieces on the floor. Well, perhaps that is the way you and Rob play chess with added religious rules. (insert face palm emoticon here)

 

[Rakehellion]

That doesn't make sense. How could people be said to be practicing the same religion in different ways, mama?

That's what every religious person does.

 

[SlickSnake]

That's what every religious person does.

You need to post more in p&n, because that's where we need fresh blood the most. Show how smart you are and stuff over there, and I'll get naked and keep the covers warm and even keep the light on for ya so you won't get too scared to post there, too. :$:wub:

 

[KeithP]

Excellent insight? Maybe for a bag of hammers.

-KeithP

 

[alzan]

You're right, atheists sure cannot explain atheism.

Jesus beams with pride when you use insults as answers. Is that how you debate (proselytize) in person?

Of course, that's my religious answer. Scientifically speaking, the origins are unknown.

But you reject the scientific method, all you're left with is your religious answer.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Atheists are so easy to manipulate.

 

[Rakehellion]

That doesn't make sense. How could people be said to be practicing the same religion in different ways, mama?

Sara next door doesn't believe gays are going to hell, Hank at work believes dancing is a sin, Joe down the street doesn't think the Bible should be taken literally, and 4-year-old little Timmy doesn't really understand any of it but plays along because his parents made him.

When it comes down to it, I doubt you could find two people who practice any religion in exactly the same way.

 

[Rakehellion]

Atheists are so easy to manipulate.

And for religious folk, being manipulated is a way of life.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

And for religious folk, being manipulated is a way of life.

You realize I just manipulated you.