The Official Bash All Religion Thread

[Nester6]

I've always wondered why the Bible,Koran and any other religoius pieces
can not get updated like Windows does every week

I think God should look into it :hatsoff:

They were updated thousands of times. Over and over, old men's fairy tales that were written hundreds of years after the alleged incidents. How reliable is this?

 

[Nester6]

since every religion/belief/doctrine is interpreted and reinterpreted so many different ways, it always amazes me that people believe in any interpretation but their own

They make up religions to suit their needs! I only worship my cock and her cunt which is the only true religion!

 

[The Grasshopper]

If you had a gun to your head and the person holding it said he'lll give you 5 minutes to live would you pray?

For him perhaps. :2 cents:

All I can say is I disagree strongly with many religious viewpoints but to counter that there are many valuable messages which can be picked up through many / most religions and their doctrines. Nearly all religions have very strong faults against them IMHO though.

 

[StanScratch]

I will forever fight for your right to practice any religion you want, as long as you do the same for my right to mock yours.

 

[lurkingdirk]

I will forever fight for your right to practice any religion you want, as long as you do the same for my right to mock yours.

Very nice.

From the movie The American President (not a stupendous movie, but a great quote):

You want free speech? Let's see you acknowledge a man whose words make your blood boil, who's standing center stage and advocating at the top of his lungs that which you would spend a lifetime opposing at the top of yours.

 

[tartanterrier]

They were updated thousands of times. Over and over, old men's fairy tales that were written hundreds of years after the alleged incidents. How reliable is this?

I guess it would keep people in check.If of course,they still follow the
rules of the bible and need guidance in their lives.

I mean I guess it would come in handy for all the jehovah witnesses

 

[BlueBalls]

*shakes fist*

OOooooooooooooooh, I'll get you for this, Religion ... and your little dog too!

 

[mrtrebus]

Having something to believe in, in itself, isn't a bad thing as long as you don't push it on others. It's the people that interpret the religion to try to control others that need a good lashing.

100% agree. Its those that use religion as a tool of control, intolerance & for their own power that need to be brought to task, or "bashed" as this thread title suggests. If you have a religious faith & take comfort from it who could argue against it? & to say that religious people are weak is nonsense, there have been countless examples of those tortured to death rather than recant their faith. Would all atheists have such strength?

 

[freeryan]

100% agree. Its those that use religion as a tool of control, intolerance & for their own power that need to be brought to task, or "bashed" as this thread title suggests. If you have a religious faith & take comfort from it who could argue against it? & to say that religious people are weak is nonsense, there have been countless examples of those tortured to death rather than recant their faith. Would all atheists have such strength?

As if religion needs that much help. You just implied that religion is the source of morality and twisting it makes you immoral. That's rediculous considering most religions think that if you're not a member, you're worth jack shit regardless of the kinda person you are. Anyone can argue against anything that doesn't make any sense and is full of immoral doctrine. It's pretty easy. Just say what god you believe in and if necessary add his/her/it's personality.

 

[emceeemcee]

err,yeah, religion, ummm can you kind of like go away and shit. We're trying to have a civilization here.

 

[saschaxx]

Having something to believe in, in itself, isn't a bad thing as long as you don't push it on others. It's the people that interpret the religion to try to control others that need a good lashing.

...well said .

 

[mindofmindcrime]

I won't bash anyone's religion.

 

[mrtrebus]

As if religion needs that much help. You just implied that religion is the source of morality and twisting it makes you immoral. That's rediculous considering most religions think that if you're not a member, you're worth jack shit regardless of the kinda person you are. Anyone can argue against anything that doesn't make any sense and is full of immoral doctrine. It's pretty easy. Just say what god you believe in and if necessary add his/her/it's personality.

:nono:
Er no I didn't because I do not believe that religion is the source of morality. & I do not believe in God.

 

[freeryan]

:nono:
Er no I didn't because I do not believe that religion is the source of morality. & I do not believe in God.

Then you implied it without realising it because you claimed that these bad people are twisting the religion when I explained that a twisted religion doesn't need anymore twisting.

 

[mrtrebus]

Then you implied it without realising it because you claimed that these bad people are twisting the religion when I explained that a twisted religion doesn't need anymore twisting.

There's a difference between a twisted religion as you put it & religion being the source of morality, as you also put it. . .

& you cannot imply something without realising it, but someone else reading the text in question can infer something that the writer never implied. . .

 

[Embryoyo]

Religion is a great moral compass.

If you have trouble calibrating your own compass, of course.

 

[Icewater Jones]

If you have trouble calibrating your own compass, of course.

Everyone has that same trouble. If you don't think so, you're probably more lost than you think.

Yes, religion is a great moral compass, if used as intended. Just as it's not meant for an excuse blanket, it also shouldn't be used as tool of judgement. It simply teaches a set path for everyone and how to keep on the path of enlightenment, righteousness, and positivity in life, by using examples and providing stories of life situations. The morals and teachings ring true even today, and whether you believe they really happened, I believe, is irrelevant. Religion also teaches that not everyone will get it or accept it, and that is their choice. With every choice there is a consequence, especially those rooted in rejection and negativity, as you will reap what you sow. It's a concept and a truth that will never go away.

It's like my grandmother used to say: People don't want to hear about God, but people don't want to go to the doctor either. You'll be going to them before they come to you.

 

[Henrik Larsson]

I have no idea why a mod deleted my post from here. I'm sure i did post something.

There was nothing wrong with it.

 

[E-Ann-Hilden]

I really dont care what you do in your private lives, just keep it out of politics...

 

[maildude]

The Amish wear funny hats!