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View Poll Results: Are you religious? | ||||||
Yes | 28 | 42.42% | ||||
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No | 38 | 57.58% | ||||
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Junior Member
Member Since Feb 2003
Location: Auburn
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#1
Just curious how many of you consider yourselves to be religious One own the air, one pay to breathe. - NOFX __________________ One own the air, one pay to breathe. - NOFX |
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Member Since Mar 2004
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#2
Yes, in my own special way.
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Member Since Apr 2004
Location: Canada
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#3
Ditto, with will.
Starbuck Born in 1963 of French mom and Canadian dad. Studied and worked (Majors in History, Theology. M.A. in Sociology). __________________ Born in 1963 of French mom and Canadian dad. |
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Grand Magnate
Member Since Jul 2003
Location: Midwest
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#4
Yes, even though I can't get to my church due to work.......but I consider myself religious.
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Member Since Feb 2004
Location: south mississippi
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#5
I dont go to church and I havent been since shortly after my 3 son died. but I do feel I am very religious.
Tonya (Brokenwing) my indian name __________________ Tonya (Brokenwing) my indian name |
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#6
Ditto with will and Star
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Poohbah
Member Since Oct 2006
Location: Canada
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I try so very hard to understand...
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Where the HELL are we?
Member Since Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
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Well...I believe in a higher being, and I call that being God...mostly so other's will understand where I'm coming from. I guess I could call it Harry, or Sandy, but I think that would just confuse people and make them look at me more sideways then they already do.
I do not, however, refer to myself as being religious. I am more of a Spiritual person. I believe in spirits, and angels, and I do talk with this higher being from time to time, but I definitely have my own set of beliefs that don't fit with any particular set of organized belief. I just believe what I know to be true (for myself) in my heart. So...I say Spiritual, but others might say religious. __________________ |
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I am not religious in the slightest.
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Poohbah
Member Since Sep 2008
Location: SanFrancisco BayArea, California
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The poll is far too vague. Define religious and I can be more specific with my answer to the question.
I am, however more as Elysium, as far as believing in the Spiritual energy, rather than of the confinement to the political religions. When I talk of our "creator", I use the name God,as well ...(saves on having to explain further). It is a name which has been associated with the superior being. Although born and raised Catholic, my "church" is in heart. I haven't been in a church since shortly after I left 8th grade. Church..or any congregation is great for those who believe in it. To each their own. My practice is carried in heart, therefore is not limited within any set structured enviorment which relys upon the union of others in order to practice it. And although there are many who do not follow suit, I have found that many congregational religions are quite hypocritical in the practice of their beliefs. For some reason, they seemingly limit their practice to those moments shared within their routined structure, and upon leaving that, so does their practice. I am not judging anyone....Just sharing some observations....lol. A simple theory of mine: Treat others as you hope to be treated in return. Also....Smiling is contagious....to most, anyway. What better thing to spread....(other than perhaps some creamy peanutbutter partnered with some strawberry preserves...yummiezzzz). Shangrala |
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Member Since Nov 2008
Location: Indiana
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I go to church on a regular basis. I'm very active in my church but I also have a spiritual side. I believe that the holy spirit is with me each moment of each day. I often pray to God because it helps me feel better and it makes me feel like I can touch the lives of others. Hope this doesn't offend anyone. Gordonsetter
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Legendary
Member Since Oct 2004
Location: Ga
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#12
let's remember folks this is a poll. not open to really discussing religion.
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Member Since Jan 2009
Location: Southwest Oregon really, really ridiculously rural.
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#14
I can't really believe in an intangible god. It would, however, be convenient to have a god to rescue me from all life's problems. But, we're all in it by ourselves.
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#15
I don't think I have a religious bone in my body.
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Poohbah
Member Since Jun 2006
Posts: 1,068
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#16
wow. after my vote the poll is split exactly 50/50. thats kind of cool. 13 of each view.
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Veteran Member
Member Since Apr 2009
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 458
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#17
Every bone in my body is religious! LOL!
And the Golden Rule has been found in every faith; eastern and western. Since we don't discuss religion here, I'll send it to anyone who wants it. Just PM me. Peace! __________________ IMAGINE |
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Member Since Mar 2009
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#18
I'm involved in my spiirtual community and I have a daily practice, but I don't consider myself 'religious' in any way.
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#19
i think it kind of depends on what you mean by religious. if you mean do you have faith in a higher power (for me it's God) and actively follow that higher power, then i'd say yes.
the term "religious" has rather negative connotations for some people. they might use "spiritual" instead but what that means will vary from person to person. i guess i'm both but i'm not sure i'm entirely comfortable with either term as there are so many misunderstandings with both of them. |
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Wise Elder
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Location: Florida
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I am a Spiritual Person......
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