American Religion

In America, everyone is a unique snowflake capable of winning against tremendous odds. There is a high importance placed on belief however sometimes religion can get in the way of who we are. So what do Americans do when an ancient text doesn't jive with their current belief system? They just change it to make sure it does. easy! :)

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[cavejourney]

This is hardly specific to American.(no I'm NOT American). Check out the Unitarians - they believe quite openly that people should learn as much as possible from various religions as well as science, philosophy etc on their own personal quest for meaning.Over a third of the congregation near me are openly atheists. They frequently debate. Not everything must be all or nothing.

[PotheadPundit]

I like unitarians :) But it is an absolutely crafted religion completely outside the realm of what is actually written in the Bible. It is interpretation and reinforcement of what people already want to believe, and then using a labeling system to categorise it.

[cavejourney]

Unitarians stemmed from Protestantism but has evolved and is no longer considered a Christian religion. Unitarians who also identify as Atheist or Deist etc out number the Unitarians who also identify as Christian. Very few of them consider the bible the direct word of god - they are more likely to quote historical figures such as Helen Keller than Jesus in their sermons. They are more likely to read from a philosophy or science book than the bible at a sermon. Questioning is encouraged.

[PotheadPundit]

ok. fair enough. I must admit I've never been to a unitarian service. Maybe I'll have to check it out :)

[Mjhavok]

"The American dream. You have to be asleep to believe it." - George Carlin

[MrKrov]

1.How stupid do you have to be to think an atheist believes in God?

2.The percentage of American atheists is more like 15%. Do some research.

3.Being a hater is rather old fashioned. It does not reflect highly of you.

[Sensiblehuman]

That said, it is likely better to have a person subscribe to an established moral code than not. In the case of the religious subscriber (RS), outsiders and insiders can at least attempt to hold the RS to a set of rules or codes. If one is held to the standard of the law alone, then conduct may be justified by what the politically powerful set in place instead of on moral behavior. What is moral can be gleaned by placing self or loved ones in the other's shoes and asking, "Is this good?"

[Sensiblehuman]

Acts 11:26 "And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch." These disciples were followers of Christ - a way of life, not a religion. American Religion (AR) is ceremonial but not a way of life that is patterned after Christ. AR is an organizational affiliation whereby its members, in most cases, can behave in any way they desire as long as these members contribute monetary funds and attend meetings. One can find lots of religious people in America, but scarcely a follower of Christ.

[MrKrov]

It's just now occured to me:

"secular not irreligious"

They're the same thing!

[MrKrov]

You would be recommended to change your argument against atheism based on % of believers vs non. It's fallacy: ad populum. Might want to address that.

I did say you could be an agnostic theist:

"either you're a AGNOSTIC THEIST who believes in a god".

And they are listed as those under the religious section of surveys.

Please read comments before replying, you fucking moron, sir.

"Pantheism, it's considered Atehistic but they believe in God".

Says who?

[ogirv101]

"No, pantheists believe everything IS God. That's the exact opposite of not believing in a god"

Whata moron, I just said that you fucking dipshit. Pantheist are considered Atheist when they aren't!!!!! That's how 1 out of 4 Atheists believe in God. Failure 1!

"Agnostics is an umbrella term"

is this a serious ? The res of what you said was compelte stupidity, not all Agnostics are irreligious you moron.They are considered secular not irreligious. failure 2!

[crusadex]

In theory

[MrKrov]

ogirv101, you've ignored your being an intolerant ass.....unless you're proud of that.

And don't forget your comment was entirely a fallacy (ad populum).

And your spelling and syntax could really use some help before you start calling others morons.

[MrKrov]

No, pantheists believe everything IS God. That's the exact opposite of not believing in a god. Fail #1

Agnostics is an umbrella term: either you're a agnostic theist who believes in a god but isn't sure there's actually a god, or you're an agnostic atheist who doesn't .

There's a reason those agnostics on censuses are listed as irreligious. Fail #2

You've pulled your "5:1" ratio right out your ass. A 2006 Harris Poll found 11% were atheists and 16% were agnostic. (hint: 25% irreligious)

[ogirv101]

Are you a fucking dumbass? some peopel who believe in Gdo are considered Atehists, example is Pantheism, it's considered Atehistic but they believe in God. moron.....

Lmao you say atheists make 15% of America?!?!?! You really are a moron. Do soem research 15% is the ammoutn fo non-believers, Agnsotics outnumber Atheists 5:1. Morons liek you that think they have the smallest ammount of inteligence make fools of themselves on youtube.