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Shadow__Dweller Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:06 am
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:00 am
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:05 pm
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:12 am
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Shadow__Dweller Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:15 am
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i believe that everyone should have their own personal realationship with who/whatever they consider "god" and be accepting of others religious and personal beliefs and not discriminate against or turn away from those with opposing beliefs.
I myself am a Pagan. i know that is a rather vague term, but it is the best way to describe what i believe... it is an Earth religion, and has to do with worshiping the "god" within you and the world around you. the spirits in the trees & the animals, and believing in the things that you cannot see! I'm part Native American, and have learned alot about their culture & beliefs from my aunt growing up, and it has made the most sense to me!
i have never really been able to wrap my mind around the christian religions... the bible to be exact... same with satanism, but that is easier to understand cause it is all about greed & worshiping yourself! (which is natural instincs & human nature to do so) the buddhist, and hindus i can understand more because they were worshiping eachother, and the love & peace that was all around if you only loved & respected eachother!
I have studied alot, and have made my own conclusions about religion, and i believe everyone should do the same! create your own oppinions about what is right for you! do not be a part of a religion just because some one has told you to... find what fits for you & follow it/ live it/ LOVE IT!
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Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:20 am
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Shadow__Dweller Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:30 pm
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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:55 am
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Shadow__Dweller Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:22 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:51 pm
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This thread seems pretty dead, but I'll post out of boredom.
I do not wish to cause an argument with anyone over this post. If you wish to yell at me for what I said, or wish to prove me wrong, then please be respectful and message me about it. If you are truly offended, then ask politely, and I'll take this down.
I believe in evolution. My problem with religion, is that it inevitably becomes an excuse to do whatever you want.
For example: During the age of Dynasties, something called the Mandate of Heaven was used quite often. This Mandate was a declaration that stated "the current leader is failing. In his place, god wants me to rule." These statements could not be proven or disproven, and often the religous citizens would allow the new ruler to step up and take charge.
Example 2: When colonizing America, the colonists claimed that it was "god's will" to spread the new country from "sea to shining sea". Thus the land was pillaged and conquered until everything was taken.
Example 3: The crusades, where we tried to retake the holy land, and try to recover sacred relics.
Example 4: The United States (where I live) claim to be religously tolerant. However, during the Obama elections, a pandamonium errupted when Obama was declared a muslim by an unknown source. This was complete bull, but many voters were willing to change their vote because Obama wasn't a Christian.
In conclusion, I do not critisize people for standing firm to their beliefs. I can respect that. It's just when things get out of hand that I dislike. I don't want to force my lack of belief onto others, unlike some people force theirs. It's only when my lifestyle is effected (heavily, I may add) that I become upset with the way things are. I actually got detention once for not saying the Pledge of Allegiance in class. I just refuse to say it because it implies a god loving country. Now that is bull.
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