Survey: Americans don't know much about religion

mikepegg44

MotoDC wrote:

Jason P wrote:

All I know for sure is that this survey is what we thought it was.

Was that a Denny Green reference? If so, you're awesome.

I have a denny green reference for you, Boogie ... Boogie. If you get that one I know where you are from.

Jason P

mikepegg44 wrote:

MotoDC wrote:

Jason P wrote:

All I know for sure is that this survey is what we thought it was.

Was that a Denny Green reference? If so, you're awesome.

I have a denny green reference for you, Boogie ... Boogie. If you get that one I know where you are from.

I cry uncle :?:

Cosmo

Godfather. wrote:

this is just my opinion and a thought, why do religious non believers attempt to discredit a believers faith
or the believers them selfs.
I have noticed that many people on this forum say they do not believe in the God and the savior and at the same time are the first to criticize another's faith..and there is at least one who believes and still criticize another's faith, for those of you that don't believe why do you engage in these topics ? for you if God does not exists why debate his word. ? you do not need to prove to a believer you do not believe,most times a believer will believe you if you do not and the worst that will happen is that somebody might pray for you and you may never even know it.
just my thought on it.
Godfather.

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I think most people will jump into the fray and question you on your beliefs... when your beliefs involve the rest of us. For example, when you use your beliefs against Gays and Lesbians and want to change the law of our land to oppress them, then it becomes a matter of public debate, not of personal belief. In most cases, the Bible is eventually envoked when arguing the issues regarding Gays.
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I believe most Aetheists and Agnostics don't really care what religion you belong to as long as you do not try to apply your beliefs onto everyone.
The truth is... no religion knows the truth. No ones knows the truth.

catefrances

whats to know?? God is great, thats all that matters.. well.. that and all you fornicators and blasphemers are going to hell.

Cosmo

catefrances wrote:

whats to know?? God is great, thats all that matters.. well.. that and all you fornicators and blasphemers are going to hell.

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See you all there.
Because, seriously... according to most religions, 100% of humanity is going to Hell and the only ones in Heaven are God and Jesus.

catefrances

Cosmo wrote:

catefrances wrote:

whats to know?? God is great, thats all that matters.. well.. that and all you fornicators and blasphemers are going to hell.

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See you all there.
Because, seriously... according to most religions, 100% of humanity is going to Hell and the only ones in Heaven are God and Jesus.

ill save you a seat.

im kinda hoping its like dantes hell.. cause i surely dont want to be hanging with the deceivers.

Cosmo

catefrances wrote:

Cosmo wrote:

catefrances wrote:

whats to know?? God is great, thats all that matters.. well.. that and all you fornicators and blasphemers are going to hell.

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See you all there.
Because, seriously... according to most religions, 100% of humanity is going to Hell and the only ones in Heaven are God and Jesus.

ill save you a seat.

im kinda hoping its like dantes hell.. cause i surely dont want to be hanging with the deceivers.

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I want to be where all of the rock and rollers are.

catefrances

Cosmo wrote:

catefrances wrote:

Cosmo wrote:

See you all there.
Because, seriously... according to most religions, 100% of humanity is going to Hell and the only ones in Heaven are God and Jesus.

ill save you a seat.

im kinda hoping its like dantes hell.. cause i surely dont want to be hanging with the deceivers.

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I want to be where all of the rock and rollers are.

thats a tough one. what do you reckon their greatest unpardonable sin would be?


personally ill be hanging in the city of dis.

Cosmo

catefrances wrote:

thats a tough one. what do you reckon their greatest unpardonable sin would be?


personally ill be hanging in the city of dis.

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Apparently... being born a human.
Thanx, Eve... for fucking it up for the rest of us.

whygohome

blackredyellow wrote:

Not surprising that the "faithful" people no less about other religions than athiests/agnostics... I'm just thinking from experience and people I know, most people are brought up as one religion and stay that way without really thinking about it or checking out alternatives. Agnostic people may have been raised with one religion, but have probably "shopped around" more to see what else is out there (learning more in the process).

Higher education makes sense as well.. look at most public schools, you get a little info about religious people/events in history classes, but that's it. In college, chances are you either took some sort of world religion class or just learned more detail in history classes.

good point. We are all born into a system - ideological, religious, political, and some of us recognize that and try to break down the walls of that system. Some of us are content with living within the confines of the system. What is sad to me are those who fall victim to sheepdom - never confronting the system.

Cosmo

whygohome wrote:

blackredyellow wrote:

Not surprising that the "faithful" people no less about other religions than athiests/agnostics... I'm just thinking from experience and people I know, most people are brought up as one religion and stay that way without really thinking about it or checking out alternatives. Agnostic people may have been raised with one religion, but have probably "shopped around" more to see what else is out there (learning more in the process).

Higher education makes sense as well.. look at most public schools, you get a little info about religious people/events in history classes, but that's it. In college, chances are you either took some sort of world religion class or just learned more detail in history classes.

good point. We are all born into a system - ideological, religious, political, and some of us recognize that and try to break down the walls of that system. Some of us are content with living within the confines of the system. What is sad to me are those who fall victim to sheepdom - never confronting the system.

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That was me. I was born into a Christian family... but, it didn't stick. I actually tried it a couple more times... in High School and later in life. Still, didn't stick.
It wasn't so much the religion itself... it was the people and they way they acted and things they said and did. There were so many aspects that just never seemed to add up. And no one even answered any of my questions... questions I thought about. Being told that i just had to believe... have faith... never sat well. I guess i'm just not wired to follow because I am told to follow without any reasoning attached to it.
That is why i'm out here on my own. It wasn't Jesus or God that I had forsaken, it was the church's doctrine that had forsaken me. I feel closer to God... trying to apply the teachings of Jesus... now that the barrier of the church is no longer between us.
I now believe that many paths lead towards God and He does not choose one way over another and accepts all. I am not bitter towards religion.. i just know that it is not for me... at this point in my life. I don't care which religion people choose... if it fits them... that's good enough for me. But, i'm not going to be forced to shut up and follow. I'll find my own way. Just let me be.

haffajappa

I only heard about this today on the radio.

Results don't surprise me...
And this is just one of my guesses, not meaning to offend anyone, and it is just a guess, but I assume that people tied to no religion at all think more objectively about learning religions, where as some people who are very religious in a specific religion prefer not to see all sides of another religion, rather just to hear what they want to hear or know what they want to know.

I don't even know if i'm making any sense.

Cosmo

haffajappa wrote:

I only heard about this today on the radio.

Results don't surprise me...
And this is just one of my guesses, not meaning to offend anyone, and it is just a guess, but I assume that people tied to no religion at all think more objectively about learning religions, where as some people who are very religious in a specific religion prefer not to see all sides of another religion, rather just to hear what they want to hear or know what they want to know.

I don't even know if i'm making any sense.

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Actually... it makes sense to me.
I believe as you seem to feel... that if people do not question their own religion, they will more than likely jump in without considering any of the other religions. This probably holds true for all major religions... Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hindism, etc...
People who have not taken hold of one religion will look into other religions to see whether or not they have the answers those people are seeking. These people will know more about various religions, rather than sticking to the doctrine of one religion.
Again, not a knock on religion on my part. I believe that there are many paths that lead towards God and that it is up to the individual to choose which path they wish to take. This includes those who choose to not follow any religion at all. My belief is God's love is unconditional and that He loves us all... even those people who do not believe in Him as long as they lead a good life and leave a positive imprint on our limited existance in this level of conscienceness.
What you are saying makes perfect sense to me.

haffajappa

Cosmo wrote:

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Actually... it makes sense to me.
I believe as you seem to feel... that if people do not question their own religion, they will more than likely jump in without considering any of the other religions. This probably holds true for all major religions... Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hindism, etc...
People who have not taken hold of one religion will look into other religions to see whether or not they have the answers those people are seeking. These people will know more about various religions, rather than sticking to the doctrine of one religion.
Again, not a knock on religion on my part. I believe that there are many paths that lead towards God and that it is up to the individual to choose which path they wish to take. This includes those who choose to not follow any religion at all. My belief is God's love is unconditional and that He loves us all... even those people who do not believe in Him as long as they lead a good life and leave a positive imprint on our limited existance in this level of conscienceness.
What you are saying makes perfect sense to me.

ah good, i thought i was just talkin ca-razzyy.