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If you were to convert to a particular religion/denomination (presumably purely on their philosophy since you don't believe in god) what would you opt for?
Put another way: As an athiest which religious philosophy (minus the ritualistic/spiritual baggage) appeals to you most?
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wutever the aztecs practiced.
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Sava
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GO GO GO!
Mar 2001
time: 23:30
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Originally posted by Boris Godunov
First, the question wasn't confined to Christianity, but any religions.
And it was asking which one, "minus ritual/spiritual" aspects, you would find the most agreeable (i.e. the moral and philosophical tenets).
Christianity does require more than just belief in the divinity of Jesus. It also requires a basic abiding by the philosophy that Jesus is believed to have taught. |
yeah, but every holiday, tradition, and custom is based upon the belief in God and Jesus (I'm speaking of Orthodox denominations)... and if you don't believe in God or Jesus (because Orthodoxy is more about God because Jesus was the SON OF GOD) then how can you believe in the philosophies taught by the Bible?
Overall, I'll have to stick with my first answer... none. Personally, I have my own mind and prefer to come up with my own morals and philosophies. Some people have written and said some good things, but not one faith, person, or philosophy can fully agree with my own personal feelings and morals.
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Boris Godunov
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Portland, OR
Aug 2001
time: 00:30
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Originally posted by Sava
yeah, but every holiday, tradition, and custom is based upon the belief in God and Jesus (I'm speaking of Orthodox denominations)... |
Right. So, pick a non-orthodox denomination. Or a non-Christian religion. That's the point. I don't see why you're being so narrow, except to harp on the same anti-Christian note.
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and if you don't believe in God or Jesus (because Orthodoxy is more about God because Jesus was the SON OF GOD) then how can you believe in the philosophies taught by the Bible? |
Gee, I think "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" works pretty well sans theological context. Same for "The meek shall inherit the earth," and any number of Judeo-Christian tenets, such as not killing, not stealing, not lying, not committing adultery, honoring your parents, be kind to people (even strangers), give to the poor, don't be excessively proud, etc. Perhaps the greatest, aside from the golden rule, comes from the NT: "Love one another."
There are tons of moral tenets in the Bible that don't require belief in the metaphysical claims to see them as really good ways to live. Same is true for other religions.
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Overall, I'll have to stick with my first answer... none. Personally, I have my own mind and prefer to come up with my own morals and philosophies. Some people have written and said some good things, but not one faith, person, or philosophy can fully agree with my own personal feelings and morals. |
Great, but again, that's not the question. It's which religious philosophy agrees with you the most, not which one is absolutely 100% in line with your beliefs. If there was one that was such, one would think you'd be practicing it already.
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08-08-2003 05:46
there's not really any then Boris...
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