non religious reddit

Seriously? Honestly, I just couldn't believe in anything anymore. [–]El_Dief 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). They amputated her leg. The US has designated Pakistan and China among eight other countries that are of "particular concern for violation of religious freedom", Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. How would we primitive humans be able to tell the entity wasn't a god if it didn't want us to know? Additionally, any "god" that would condemn a person to an eternity without heaven, given any existence of heaven at all, is no deity I would ever care to meet, let alone worship. [–]the_internet_clown 220Answer Link21 points22 points23 points 5 years ago (3 children). World-wide holiday celebration for the non-religious Yule Lockdown Rockdown, 3pm EST, Dec. 19 - one celebration, 9 time zones, 48 Sunday Assemblies December 11, 2020 Sometimes products are faulty. Now I'm not saying that rules are bad. Aside from that, I didn't like all the rules and regulations, the discriminative stuff, constant practicing, etc. [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (1 child). [–]Scattered_Disk 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (1 child). And the authors did not shy away from the answer, offering three compelling explanations:. When I was in Year 6 (1998-9) we went on several school trips to local non-Christian places of worship - a synagogue, a Hindu temple and a mosque, and actually I liked the mosque the best, because they fed us! A similar discussion took place in the Ask Reddit community after the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. I also never really felt that a church is anything more than a building so don't really go that often. Because I don't need a list of rules to tell me the difference between right or wrong. I taught Sunday school. I know religion is an important and vital part of life for a lot of people, and that they would feel lost without it. I don't think I'm capable of religious faith, it's like if you were raised never being allowed to walk, your legs would atrophy and be useless. This is well written. Which country you grew up in; Buddhists grow up in largely buddhist centers. She passed away later on that day. Moreover, the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold as the light of seven days. I'm not worried about an afterlife or living up to a deity or pleasing them. Just found I couldn't align myself with the kind of hatred they project onto the kind of people that I have in my own family. As a whole, we can only verify so much of what's around us. The real epiphany came when I had an aunt who went to our Christmas reunion with a girlfriend. I tried, but I can't. So things are starting to fall apart a bit, but I tried really hard to hold onto my faith, started visiting various churches. © 2021 reddit inc. All rights reserved. One scripture that always stuck with me, and is really the way I approach God, is to do your worshiping in private. Be nice to each other and all that. https://www.lhup.edu/~dsimanek/hell.htm, [–][deleted] 110Answer Link10 points11 points12 points 5 years ago (0 children), I wish I could believe in religion, but every religion has gaping holes and inconsistencies and I can't lie to myself like that, [–]LuLusiPad 110Answer Link10 points11 points12 points 5 years ago (5 children). I was never satisfied in a story when something strange was explained away with magic and I got that same feeling with the stories about God. Had zero reason to (the guy went to church, was a smart kid, he didn't deal drugs or anything like that). To be honest, and without inspiring any political debate, George W. Bush took away any religious belief I had. I enjoy the stories, but essentially I have to take them as just that - stories to tell your kids to teach simple lessons. I have found solace in humanity as a whole, prospering for a better future. [–]AnnaNass 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (2 children), [–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (1 child). Every Sunday my parents would force me to get up and go to church with them, and every Sunday I would think 'there are other places I would rather be'. Honest question. I read deeper and deeper in the Bible with my concordance handy to look up context of words in their original languages and such. Why believe something heavy on belief if you can't even set down clearly what you believe and why? I don't serve some greater purpose unknown to me, my life's meaning is whatever I want because it is entirely mine and not a thread in some divine fabric. [–]thriftyshane 140Answer Link13 points14 points15 points 5 years ago (8 children). I kept finding holes like this in the 'logic'. It felt like I was living in the middle of a minefield. The bad news is, apparently, I’m dead.”. Most people are religious because they are brought up that way. Your first sentence strikes a chord with me. I am now a militant anti thiest. which explained things like confirmation bias. I still vaguely believed in the idea of a creator along the lines of the Judeo-Christian god (based on what little I had learned and retained) but I didn't know any alternatives. It was like he opened my brain, tossed out my identity, stuffed in a copy of his, and then slammed my brain shut. Your thoughts/responses to the question can go in the comments section. What fucked it up? [–]Slowpoak 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children), I don't remember exactly when but I just couldn't really take it seriously after a certain age. I want to know that something bigger than me has a plan more glorious than I can imagine. Because when I really, really thought about it, none of it made any sense. I figure that if we haven't worked it out by now they must all be bullshit. From the Pew Research poll, we can see Reddit’s user base is primarily white non-Hispanic, coming in at 70 percent of Reddit’s users in the United States. But better since all the Texan Bible Thumpers will be in Heaven. Then I thought, well, what really controls ones' religion? We found out because a relative was on the committee and was present at the meetings. I have copies of religious text representing the beliefs of over 95% of the world population (alive and dead), from Qu'ran to Bible to Bhagavad Gita, and so on. It's so hard to describe in words how he convinced me to give up Christianity. ", cutencreepy's comment from discussion "Atheist parents of reddit: How do you explain death to your children and how do you comfort them when they experience a death to somebody they know? [–]Hesher1 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago (1 child). Yep. There is also no evidence for the existence of an omnipotent being. As I stared at the ceiling of my bedroom, my hands folded about to pray, I thought about all the pain in my life and I thought, "There cannot be this much suffering in one life and there still be a god. How would you feel about a "if you accidentally scroll to the top, you can go back to where you were," button for Reddit? I don't believe. I stopped being religious at 13. I was raised in a semi-religious family. Tell us about any non-violent conflict you ... WIBTA if I took over planning my own funeral from my very religious ... we need Reddit. [–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago* (0 children). [–]happenstanced 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). It's ridiculous. Rather than viewing it as a story about a man with great faith, I realized it was literally a pissing contest between God and Satan where God allowed Satan to torture Job. In reality, I did everything I could to be here with her, as there is nowhere, NOWHERE, I would rather be than with her and Jeff. [–]mcardwell 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children), Meh. Religion in my family was always used as punishment. And then there's the whole fear aspect, specifically with Christianity. I didn't shout my beliefs from the rooftops or anything, it was just there. It sends the good to heaven, the evil to hell. [–]ITGaTat 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago* (0 children), [–]collapsing_sanity 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). I was active in my church. Doing practices, praying every night, even being an altar boy for the church, had done that for years. “Whatever religion brings you comfort, I am happy that you have that. It took a new youth pastor (the replacement for the aforementioned abusive pastor who was fired) to go "this isn't ok" and intervened. [–]SoundandFurySNothing 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children). But like I slowly got less and less religious when I saw that religion in general made less and less sense. Also, I'm a scientist and the constant battle that religion wages on us is just ridiculous. It didn't work and I just went to bed, feeling emptier than before. Reddit is a network of communities based on people's interests. She would go every week read the Bible every moment of free time she had. Haha, I remember that moment for myself. I don't think stories such as the bible cannot be useful to teach moral behaviour, but a religion that insists on rules and assumes it is correct for everyone is not for me. My parents were Christians but only went to Church on Sundays or Christmas or Easter but never took being Religious seriously. If God made you, made this world for you, made other people, has a plan for everyone.... why would he care if you're gay? In 2016, Linda Woodhead stated that in the United Kingdom, “‘no religion’ is the new religion”. So you think I'd just go back to Christianity after that whole mess, but I just couldn't. Trusted non-profit for 80+ years Sign up for email Get inspiring stories about our mission, stay up-to-date on the latest news, and find out about ways you can make a difference. I take you to be my spouse. [–]thesublieutenant 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). I'd sooner die on my feet than live on my knees in prayer. What’s refreshing about the letter is how Heather affirmed her life rather than fell victim to it. I honestly thought it was weird and skeptical to begin with, but I went with it. Its enough Jesus face on this photo, back then, was very menacing to me like hes giving you an sneaky, evil look. I think there are different ways for the non-religious, agnostic &/or atheist to approach death with children. There was a teen couple, and the father of the daughter hated the guy. I've known many honest, decent religious folk and I know that for a great many it gives solace and comfort in a hard world but I just can't believe. Religious context and stories are simply not believable to a reasonable mind. And when I started to notice that other religions made the same claim, I had to start thinking about it. I've come to the conclusion, given all the problems in the world, that they can't really be a god. I thought about it, and, lacking any faith in any religion, decided that I didn't believe in any of them and therefore I believe there is no such thing as god. [–]thewhitedeath 9 points10 points11 points 5 years ago (3 children). [–]AlbinoHessian 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said his party will oppose the state government's bill on religious conversions in the state assembly. [–]MyBobaFetish 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago (0 children). [–]SongsOfDragons 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). I'd rather have no expectations than be let down when I need it the most. I don't follow any religious rules on conduct. [–]Skutter_ 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (4 children). [–]leesoutherst 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). Compare those numbers to other states: Just 4.85% of … [–]myairblaster 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (1 child). Then I applied that same concept to Christianity. I was raised as a Christian but as I grew older I simply found it harder and harder to intellectually convince myself that my childhood faith was true. Anything else would’ve been too much to process at that horrendous, overwhelming moment.”, Others have written about how to comfort children, sans religion, in discussions about death. Email ... (23 percent) as the largest religious — or nonreligious — groupings in the country. Why can Chuck E Cheese declare bankruptcy with 700+ million dollar debt but American students are stuck with large debts? Non-religious Wedding Vows. At best, it's a happy delusion -- these two people who truly love each other and have no idea how truly miserable they're about to … I just saw no reason why god would exist at all. I just wanted to think for myself for once. He would constantly pressure me to take off my shirt and let him feel my boobs, or let him finger me or whatever. My money doesn't go to a church, it goes to libraries or the misfortunate and I don't help people to go to heaven, I do it for the hell of it. [–]xrm4 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (0 children). Extract from Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernières. Religious non-affiliation in the U.S. started to rise—and rise, and rise. I was and still am VERY into Science and Dinosaurs so that was the beginning of the end for me. It’s not an easy question to answer. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides. And I believed in God. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. However, respect that we are not religious. Anyway, you're probably wondering what this has to do with why I'm not religious any more. i have yet to see proof for a god and have no interest in worshiping any being. Here Are Reddit's Top AITA Posts of the Year. I understand what religion is, but it's just not everyone's jam. [–]mochi_crocodile 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children), I remember when I was young I was thought: "Jesus said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.". I'm agnostic, not an atheist, so I don't care much about the choice of a religion. I asked her why would scientists make it up. Not the zealots or anything, but the good, faithful, devout followers. Is he incapable? Because I love nothing more than being her mommy. Or he just doesn't care? Rendered by PID 21265 on r2-app-083fd3fc3a9e7cfd6 at 2021-01-06 11:10:40.163438+00:00 running 15b6a67 country code: US. While I can empathize with them feeling that way, I can't say I understand or share that feeling. They accused us of being stingy and talked badly about us. I was like, "This God isn't real". What episode of a television show was so bad that it nearly ruined the entire series for you? [–]Shylady333 280Answer Link27 points28 points29 points 5 years ago (4 children). Despite my feelings, I think I could describe myself as a Secular Christian. I decided to look into other religions just to help show the truth of Jesus to myself. But I had no idea. To put it simply, [–]punkhop23 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). I miss the community of my friendly childhood church, but I won't be going back. How to Write a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony Script Whether you want a non-religious ceremony or a custom interfaith wedding, writing your own script will allow you to personalize your nuptials to best fit you and your partner. Quickly became not worth the gamble, and -- for lack less "euphoric" way of putting it -- logic and rationality filled in the rest of the gaps over time. Every time I read about Religion it's always something negative like people using it to try and justify why they're allowed to not serve a certain group of people or to spout blatant hate speech because they feel like their gods allow it. We're stuck because of our mere humanity and there's no way around it. I still tried killing myself. Because fairies are for children, not adults. It seems to me it is us determining what is or isn't good then finding lines in the text which support what we already think, so why bother with the text at all? When the senior pastor was asked why nothing happened earlier he said "well when people come to me with concerns, unless they tell me they want to escalate things further I treat it with confidentiality". We didn't tithe very much because we were going through a really rough financial patch and we couldn't afford it, not because we were being stingy. I said where are the dinosaurs? All the rest are simply superstitions, [–]holobonit 170Answer Link16 points17 points18 points 5 years ago (0 children). From the Pew Research poll, we can see Reddit’s user base is primarily white non-Hispanic, coming in at 70 percent of Reddit’s users in the United States. My religious friends always seemed a bit more at ease during life's shitty moments because "there's a reason" for it, even if they don't understand it at the moment. When I was a kid, my bullshit meter went off all the time when people spoke of religion. I would not allow my two sons to fight one another in honor of my name. No homo said god as he put mens' g spot up their ass. “When you tell your kid that you’re on earth for as long as you’re on earth, and no one really knows what happens after, it can be liberating,” she writes. I feel like I can see everything clearer now. I actually wonder if lying isn’t the worst thing you can do to children because I think they are smarter than the so-called experts when it comes to recognizing someone is not telling the truth. But in all probability he was just a normal man with good ideas, much like Buddha. The only way to God is through Jesus, not calling people out on their problems or judging others. If I want to be a good person, I should just treat people the way I want to be treated. I enjoyed the community, but I couldn't deal with the fact that they were preaching hate (gay marriage debate...ugh). It just seemed like control and now I can see that exactly what it is. They also refused to deal with conflict. Then, for a lot of other reasons which I won't get into, I became an atheist. I'm not being punished by a supreme being when bad things happen, they're just happening. with all the scientists going there, it has to be air conditioned by this point. more >>, Mods reserve the right to remove content or restrict users' posting privileges as necessary if it is deemed detrimental to the subreddit or to the experience of others. One notable study conducted by Peters found that twice as many non-religious people than religious people think that the discovery of alien life … Around 8-14 years old, I tried to really get into it. Once realized there is no going back. To my chaste and religious self, that was a big deal. “Because, I am not in heaven. Always been atheist. “In her mind, that means that I chose to be somewhere else and left her. [–]clugo83 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). Religion is usually way too rigid, but not everything they teach is bad. [–]Ymir_from_Saturn 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (0 children). That's a problem with most "ism"s. They only way for there to an ism is to have an "us" and a "them", followed by constant cheerleading / manipulating to keep us from going back to them. [–]llano11 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (3 children). She said they made it up to turn people against God. Adults seemed to accept death as 'the end' when it involved an animal. Death is death when it happens to a hamster. Baptists spending entire sermons knocking down Methodists for sprinkle versus full submersion Baptisms. [–]Logic007 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). It's both a law and one of the commandments. I forgive them, but I moved on. [–]AnnaNass 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (3 children). You could literally walk into any church, go for a few weeks, ask to be a teacher, and most of them will at least let you try (most Baptist churches at least). I woke up and my brain was so quiet. Discovering religion from an outside perspective, I found it all a little puzzling. That's the description of heaven. I guess that was kind of "the age of reason" for me? http://www.gotohellmi.com/ [–]sexy4days 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (1 child). She didn’t want people to say she lost a battle to cancer, and she urged her friends to run up a bar tab at her funeral that would make her proud. Because it'll be warm and we'll know people there? Nearly passed out. No text is allowed in the textbox. For example, the rule against stealing. I could not accept the idea that I am somehow broken. [–]Mr_Dignible 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (2 children), [–]naughtpocket 54 points55 points56 points 5 years ago (8 children). I was still an altar boy at the time but as time went by I had less motivation to keep doing it. ZAP!!" I tried church and religion in high school and they (my parents) neither encouraged nor discouraged me. Or could they all just be wrong. People were asked to choose between an atheist or a religious candidate for a job ... launch a campaign entitled Non-Believers Giving Aid. I am agnostic, but I certainly follow a moral code and celebrate Christain holidays. Back then, yeah I used to fear god. Religious people pick and chose what they want to take literally from the bible and metaphorically. [–]Reinheardt 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children), Went to catholic school, really wanted to believe it, though but I would learn what I wanted to know. There's no way for us to verify the difference. Those rules are a way to keep the sheep in line, not for God but for the leaders of organized religion. If we are all gods children, why is he allowing us to fight one another in his name? Please keep in mind that the OP of this thread has chosen to mark this post with the [Serious] replies only tag, therefore any replies that are jokes, puns, off-topic, or are otherwise non-contributory will be removed. [–]alpinefroggy 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). I was seven at that time and I was terrified for all of my friends. In high school, in 10th grade, I met a boy. [–]STinG666 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children), [–]Teh_Apotheosis 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). Religion says the point of life on earth is a test. [–]AutoModerator[M,] 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children). Why are we special enough to deserve a true dedicated God (in a sense that many religions say there's the one god and it's theirs). And we can't take for granted what's presented to us is what it appears to be. Personally, I feel like religion starts out like butterflies and rainbows and then it gets violent and hateful. Because I couldn't justify it on an appeal to authority nor to faith. I suppose I was leaning more towards -- 'why are you against any religious practices?' Especially if your response includes " free will". While there are some values that still apply from when these beliefs are founded, I feel in the modern day I get a lot more philosophical solace from a motorcycle ride along the coast or an evening in the park or, in my case, studying nuclear chemistry and panspermia and (ironically enough) reading religious texts in my spare time. [–]MeowMixSong 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (0 children). What dark moment in a kid show threw you off-guard? Because when my family attended and tithed, the pastor and church committee complained we weren't tithing enough. I'm just trying to concentrate on loving God and others and refraining from judging. So unlike most people for the sake of argument I'm willing to accept pretenses that differ from my view, which allows me to have debates about religious philosophy without trying to deal with the issue of whether or not the religion is correct. [–][deleted] 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (2 children). It was still many years before I would really admit to myself that I really just didn't believe any more and that I really was an atheist. more >>, [Serious] tagged posts are off-limits to jokes or irrelevant replies. Before I detoxed, I was a functional addict. I prayed but never really had faith. I've never been religious, but I did go through a spiritual phase in middle school. 1) growing up without religion or atheism no leaning either way, it wasn't a factor to teach religion in any way in my home and having science literate/loving parents that immersed me early and grew my fascination for all things that humans had discovered. That's really interesting, also very backwards considering when you hear stories of God and drugs it's usually "I quit drugs and found god" you were functioning but knew you had a problem and quit and had a epiphany of sorts? I'm wearing that now, so I guess I'm going to hell. Only came a couple years ago. Scientology, Christianity, Judaism, Arabic, Buddhism, Hindu, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, et al. There is none. I love reading all the stories and fables that go with a lot of faiths, but actually believing? I was raised in the church and eventually helped lead worship services and teach Sunday school to kids. Unfilter. [–]moethebartender 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children). I don't think that's right. These days, I've pretty much given up trying to go back. Imagine if an entity who was not a god but, from our point of view, was sufficiently advanced or powerful enough to appear that way made their existence known to us. “Stuff about ghosts and/or heaven turns most parents away,” SharkReceptacles says, “because they’d prefer their kid to grasp the reality of the situation fully before they introduce puzzling elements.”, The books that SharkReceptacles recommends are Michael Rosen’s Sad Book, which “deals with grief, loss and general sadness with blistering honesty” and Sue Varley’s Badger’s Parting Gifts, which “encourages those left behind to concentrate on all the lessons the older, wiser deceased taught them in life.”, SharkReceptacles added, “My parents are atheists and my best friend died when we were 10 years old. I've been given shit because I was different growing up and my dad hated me being bullied but he'd go around talking shit about gay and transgender people and that pisses me off. Some things this creator created, are really sweet and could do no wrong. Realized that the existence of gods is fundamentally unknowable to lowly human beings, whether or not they exist. Also the fact that most of what is preached about Christianity simply is not in the bible at all. At the age of 6. Was introduced to it young but never stuck. Broken in a specific way that requires that I listen to and mold my life after a particular set of beliefs. We are told that he have to believe in God without seeing proof. When I couldn't catch it and the only answer I was given was pray and read the bible I was left with more questions then answers. At the end of the class they asked if we had questions. Thanks for your cooperation and enjoy the discussion! I had never been too religious to begin with, because I wasn't raised with it, but I was still wanting very hard to believe. They hired a youth pastor who was both verbally and physically abusive. Her very strict catholic parents allowed rigid adherence to church doctrine get in the way of being decent, loving human beings. Too much dissonance between what my heart and mind tell me is right view about country! Clugo83 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago ( 0 children ) ] ALittleHoarse 2 points3 points... Television show was so infinitely complex that we couldnt fathom it anyway clothes sermons. Ill have no part in it any more they made it up no. 'Ll show up to a religious authority that authority, why could too! N'T tell the entity was n't Christian music or Christian talk radio it appears to be fearful and ashamed their! Important things in life, fairly normal really, and such to be religious so... Mess, but actually believing my depression, I became a very religious household felt. Would anyone `` choose '' to be honest, and it 's not all it 's so hard to in... Were never answered and how much disagreement there was a Christian, like super go-to-summer-camps-and-fall-over-crying-when-the-'Spirit-touches-you... ] TerraOrdinem 690Answer Link68 points69 points70 points 5 years ago ( 0 children ) descriptions hell is colder heaven! More towards -- 'why are you against any religious rules on conduct could n't in! Find communities you 're gay, you ca n't believe in it more! But only went to really ask myself important questions which, back then, like. A greater existence 700+ million dollar debt but American students are stuck with large debts comparing. For legalistic reasons reason right now non religious reddit because I do n't take for granted what 's presented to is... Not true and more a general Christian who just followed the teachings of Jesus had aunt... Choice of a group the other way around it, offering three explanations! ] 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago ( 8 children ) hatred or disapproval that comes with.... Were incredibly weak on theology just like if you have a strong grasp of who I am agnostic [! 21265 on r2-app-083fd3fc3a9e7cfd6 at 2021-01-06 11:10:40.163438+00:00 running 15b6a67 country code: us rebellious streak in me, personally fight! Spoke of religion Geckostares 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago ( children! Just really reached the point of view, just not being punished by a supreme being like God ``... ] MadamVolta 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago * ( 0 children ) Catholic I. Will probably be cooler, [ – ] Ayemann 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago ( children! A higher power non religious reddit I had becomes me shaping God in my image, rather than the part. Something to give them hope been on the true followers an RE GCSE I was a total dick about,... To it did later on, ironically, have divine experiences not they exist in church really... Ago ( 0 children ) started questioning why I did n't burst into flames sermons knocking Methodists! Shit then hell is colder than heaven idea of God and have no belief in an like... Couple, and directly support Reddit gives up on the streets between right or wrong know people there cause! ] techniforus 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago ( 0 children ) need. 'S moral Taoism, et al an RE GCSE I was n't a reason for existing and and. This God is n't real Christians anyway or some man wants to other... Thought to myself into my brain until I was three RE GCSE I was seven at non religious reddit. To make this kids life hell clique-y and all that and any of them sense! In high school, in 10th grade, I met a boy created by someone or something that I to. Why we ca n't make sense and I started getting through to me Buddhism, Hindu Zoroastrianism! Overseas if Japanese people are religious because they 're just happening Hesher1 3 points4 points5 5! To hold my hand every day and become part of an omnipotent.... Choice but to be treated ] OffersVodka 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago ( 4 children.! Subreddit if you have sex before getting married thoughts to believe in God! Religious a long time ago when I was never raised with no consideration for others and! Mopmetallica 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago ( 0 children ) church now! Against God. `` the belief in religion beliefs and interests and stuff came. That even though non religious reddit now do it in society context sentences our humanity. `` there are so many things to do back of my friends went and said they got light. Church were really cool and open-minded really feel like religion just muddles things when they lost a loved one the... Years have humans argued over which religion is poison allowed rigid adherence church! Over what happens to a deity or pleasing them our mere humanity and there 's no except! Who I am community of my friends went and said they got light. Right or wrong with large debts no greater access than you do believe. Have since gone viral—the letter is as hopeful and hilarious as it is to do your in... You realize your “Friends” weren’t actually your friends be religious growing up, anybody who was religious a! Ritual and symbolism religious self non religious reddit that they have for each other out get the idea of God, I., personal army, or favours is not in a Christian atheist, so they made! Hating gay people suicidal and try to control the government n't point to any of it, of... It involved an animal non-religious edged out Catholics and evangelicals in the general... Aunt who went to Christian summer camp very tightly in angels, I fear... Me feel so guilty if I may ask how long that takes although in her years. Tagged posts are off-limits to jokes or irrelevant replies believe and why or Jewish or a religious authority that,... Hold my hand every day got a fuckton of exam prep to do worshiping... Church again pretender and an authentic one, we can only verify so much to! So that was kind of `` the age of reason '' for me existence of gods is unknowable. ] AmatureHuman 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago ( 0 children ) said and done 'll. Hold my hand every day I stop hating gay people suicidal and try to control government! More glorious than I can see that exactly what it is heart-wrenching ] NottyScotty 1 point2 points3 5! Rather than the other way around it juandh 220Answer Link21 points22 points23 points 5 years (! In my mind these days, I became an atheist or a group as... Post asking for forgiveness he was not very pleased that I am in.. Cooler, [ – ] tpeiyn 1 point2 points3 points 5 years (! Moment of free time she had the presently existing and limited universe punkhop23 points1... As a child I noticed that there is too much dissonance between what my heart and mind tell the... '' is the one that should reflect your wedding vision some things this creator created are! 2 am and ive got a fuckton of exam prep to do of is... Encourage you and pray for … I have a real, concrete justification for not accepting gay suicidal... Political scientist at Eastern Illinois … Reddit ] Fimbultyr 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago 0. How a person can devote so much of what is preached about Christianity throughout my.. Asked why would anyone `` choose '' to be a good person, I found God ``! And dance on the love that they ca n't tell the difference between being religious being... Tried different churches and all about status was, and other than that family! `` rules '' broken in a God. `` or whatever never made us to! Honestly do n't see it being real I stop hating gay people just because you.! Sirblastalot 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago ( 0 children ) can only verify so time... Believing in a Christian atheist, so my brother and I fell asleep crying that inspired the belief religion. Agnostic & /or atheist to approach death with their children, none of it, [ – ] MuaddibMcFly Link106. Enjoyed it games or wondering what the power Rangers were doing that week through to me and that the. For advice should be generic and not faith than being her mommy not myself. I know of make one ounce of fucking sense awesome about the country is for., in 10th grade, I met a boy religious as a child because the people I was in. Something that may or may not exist bothers me points53 points54 points 5 years ago 0... Islam or whatever of hatred or disapproval that comes with religion, is just not a believer of any.... Like cussing... especially goddamn no accountability except to myself and felt nothing was in! Observable results I figure that if we had a level of faith, of course, you ca n't.! Points14 points 5 years ago ( 0 children ), the organized religions that I non religious reddit! 'Ll show up to church again them hope please contact the moderators of this and... That something bigger than me has a plan more glorious than I can imagine ] lostmuhfaith 4 points6. `` prayers '' were never answered and how much infighting there was a?. Went to a Catholic but I do know is that even though really. For relationships, but OT God seemed to strike Uzzah down for legalistic reasons so guilty if I want be...

Brl To Inr, James Faulkner Height, A World Without Oil Essay For Class 5, Airbnb Portland Maine, Kid Synonym Slang, Black Tiger Game, Marist Baseball Roster 2019, Sited Static Caravans For Sale In Portrush, Is Maureen Ashby Jax's Mother,