(July 10, 2013 at 6:22 pm)Rahul Wrote: I consider myself a cultural Christian, but Agostic Atheist by my beliefs.
Not me. Liking the motifs and rituals only means you like the motifs and rituals. I also like the Pyramids too so would that make me a "Cultural polytheist"?
Humans socialize, that is going to happen. But to me you can find that companionship without buying into a label or joining a club. I've gone to atheist meetings. I've also been to NFL games. I also socialize at work and with my family and friends.
But I won't coddle their rituals simply because they find comfort in them. I do not think it is logical in the least to watch others pretend to talk to themselves and falsely believe in virgin births and zombie gods, because of the pageantry or sense of belonging. Or any religion for that matter.
When I visited Japan I found Japan beautiful and the religious artwork such as Shinto and Buddhist very ornate, with all their traditions and "cultural" leanings. But a superstition is still a superstition no matter the culture. Finding beauty and comfort in it does not make it credible or needed for that matter.
Calling yourself "cultural" this or that, is simply saying "Yea, I know it is bullshit, but I find it pretty".
