"Im not a slave to a god that doesnt exsist"

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This is a quote from "Fight Song" by Marilyn Manson. I've been thinking alot about religon latly, and it just seems as if its all just pointless. You've got stupid Christians preaching about not having sex before marriage and Muslims blowing themselves up in the name of "Allah". Religon seems to do nothing but cause problems and give false hope to the weak and ignorant. Im sure this has been posted millions of times but /rant

[Source]

I happen to agree with you, but even if we didn't have religion, we would only find something else to argue over.

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quote:Originally posted by Source:

I happen to agree with you, but even if we didn't have religion, we would only find something else to argue over.

And I'd have to agree with you. I just dont understand how people dont see how pointless religon is. Its also outdated. 500 years ago everyone said everything in the bible was true. Now we know alittle better, but then the relgious idiots just come up with new explainations that cant be proved/disproved.

[kenwih]

did you just take insight from a mm song?

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quote:Originally posted by gmail:

And I'd have to agree with you. I just dont understand how people dont see how pointless religon is. Its also outdated. 500 years ago everyone said everything in the bible was true. Now we know alittle better, but then the relgious idiots just come up with new explainations that cant be proved/disproved.

Religion is pretty much introduced to people straight from birth, (ok maybe not right away but, when you're old enough to start learning about things) by a good majority of families.

So by the time you've gone to school, (which also forces, yes I said forces, you to take religious education) and you've learned about science and basically grown a brain to think logically with, It's just to late, the damage has already been done. When people have believed in something since before they can remember they don't like to think they were wrong.

Well again in the majority that is, some people do begin to question God and decide to break off and become atheist or choose one of the other none God religions.

But for the most part people refuse to renounce God because they simply are too scared to take the chance of going to hell.

Did that make sence at all?

[MongolianThroatCancer]

there's nothing wrong with religion unless you take too far like what the fanatics do. god keeps some people sane. and if you say religion is bad then you are as ignorant as the people that blow themselves up.

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quote:Originally posted by kenwih:

did you just take insight from a mm song?

I lawl'd.

[Goat Saint]

quote:Originally posted by MongolianThroatCancer:

there's nothing wrong with religion unless you take too far like what the fanatics do. god keeps some people sane. and if you say religion is bad then you are as ignorant as the people that blow themselves up.

Agreed.

For the most part, the world's [major] religions teach positive values and acceptance. While God may or may not exist, the IDEA of one keeps its followers sane.

Religion is one of the few things on Earth that is actually beneficial to people. It is a comfort; one that takes a responsible approach on matters that are important to many people.

And while I may have stated before that believers need to start thinking for themselves, they truly have already made up their mind. That decision may not make much sense to me, but it sure is leading them to be a better person.

I don't believe in any sort of God. But I sure am thankful for those that do. Believers put so much hope into the world, and truly do make it a better place.



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quote:Originally posted by Goat Saint:

Agreed.

For the most part, the world's [major] religions teach positive values and acceptance. While God may or may not exist, the IDEA of one keeps its followers sane.

Religion is one of the few things on Earth that is actually beneficial to people. It is a comfort; one that takes a responsible approach on matters that are important to many people.

And while I may have stated before that believers need to start thinking for themselves, they truly have already made up their mind. That decision may not make much sense to me, but it sure is leading them to be a better person.

I don't believe in any sort of God. But I sure am thankful for those that do. Believers put so much hope into the world, and truly do make it a better place.

I dont agree with this. Why do people need "god" to be empowered? I don't believe in god, yet I am for the most part well-balanced, sane, and fully in control of my life. I dont need a god to make me feel secure

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quote:Originally posted by kenwih:

did you just take insight from a mm song?

Yes I did. Have you seen the interview that Michael Moore did with him? I have a huge respect for MM.