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Religion may not be the enemy.
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You could have beliefs like you are promoting and go to a Universal Unitarian Church and fit right in. I personally think that the problem isn't necessarily Theism, but rather Religion because of the group think that comes with it. What you are promoting seems to be another way for people to think as a group and not as individuals.
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I have no use for dogma. I have no interest in groupthink.
We all just get into a big group and start droning:
Oh Wah Tagoo Siam
You make people miserable and there's nothing they can do about it, just like god.
-- Homer Simpson God has no place within these walls, just as facts have no place within organized religion. -- Superintendent Chalmers Science is like a blabbermouth who ruins a movie by telling you how it ends. There are some things we don't want to know. Important things. -- Ned Flanders Once something's been approved by the government, it's no longer immoral. -- The Rev Lovejoy  (December 15, 2014 at 1:45 am)The_greatest_river Wrote: There are many reasons why an Athiest like myself may dislike or even hate religion. Personally, I dislike the ignorance attatched to so many religions. The fear of searching for the unknown, the absence of empathy towards those who are different, and the blind trust so many have towards those who preach empty and ancient words that do not hold any real meaning in modern society. What I want more than anything is progress, but I do not want to leave others behind simply because they are different. I suggest that for who ever is interested, we create a religion, one that will promote science and individuality. I want to change the role of "God" because religion simply put is a river that leads towards an ocean of the things I listed above. Us humans are more complex than what religion allows for us to understand, but instead of trying to block the river off with facts and logic, why not create a new river that will transition masses into the concept of free though and ambition for higher knowledge. We can change the role of this God from being this male being that has power beyond into something more scientific. A being who created all that we know, through science. I will spare details for those who are interested in conversing. The goal of this is simple, I want to promote higher education, and have religion instead of hindering progress, play a new role and help scientific advancements so we may one day be all that "God" has wanted his children to become. Because like all good fathers (or mothers, I'm making it a male for simplicity), he only wants to see their children achieve greatness and to not only surpass him, but to also not make his same mistakes. Which will be what ties this religion with previous religions making it easier for people to convert. I'm open to criticism, suggestions, or any thoughts at all. Thank you all for reading. I really hope you aren't being serious. As abrahamic religions and some religions not most are bad. And the acts allowed it by there so called god says yes its fine like slavery. you might need to come up with a better argument as to why. Or better yet give a reason as to why some religions are better than abrahamic ones.
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You make people miserable and there's nothing they can do about it, just like god.
-- Homer Simpson God has no place within these walls, just as facts have no place within organized religion. -- Superintendent Chalmers Science is like a blabbermouth who ruins a movie by telling you how it ends. There are some things we don't want to know. Important things. -- Ned Flanders Once something's been approved by the government, it's no longer immoral. -- The Rev Lovejoy (December 15, 2014 at 6:04 pm)IATIA Wrote:(December 15, 2014 at 2:12 pm)The_greatest_river Wrote:Why do want to create a religion in the first place? Atheists have no use whatsoever for religion and if it is a theist religion you intend to start ... Wrong forum! If anyone in this time of day created a religion it would be a cult.
Atheism is a non-prophet organization join today.
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Basically, are not they all?
You make people miserable and there's nothing they can do about it, just like god.
-- Homer Simpson God has no place within these walls, just as facts have no place within organized religion. -- Superintendent Chalmers Science is like a blabbermouth who ruins a movie by telling you how it ends. There are some things we don't want to know. Important things. -- Ned Flanders Once something's been approved by the government, it's no longer immoral. -- The Rev Lovejoy (December 15, 2014 at 6:07 pm)IATIA Wrote: Basically, are not they all? pretty much. Abrahamic ones are happy death cults.
Atheism is a non-prophet organization join today.
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December 15, 2014 at 6:40 pm
(This post was last modified: December 15, 2014 at 6:41 pm by Alex K.)
The difference between a cult and a religion is like the difference between a not so well adapted virus and a well adapted one. The latter are ubiquitous, coexist with society and have evolved to not disrupt its functioning and the general well being of individuals too much. Think the common cold. The former disrupt the individuals' ability to function, and can become serious health hazards.
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition
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