Hey, I know I posted like not too long ago, but I need a favour from anyone willing to help. If I were to put on an anonymous survey about religion (I know it’s not a popular subject, but it’s for an assignment), would both religious and atheist people be willing to do it? Basically the questions will probably be like:
Are you religious? If so, what religion do you practice?
Do you believe non Christian nations should celebrate Christmas/Easter as a public holiday?
Should we be having public holidays for other religions celebrated days?
So would you be willing to help? By the way, it’s totally cool if you don’t want to, I can just ask friends, but this way I can get a variety of answers and opinions from different age groups and stuff rather than just mainly teenagers.
CPC.
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Ive a fumny feeling alot of athiests are on here im sure everyone will help
I’d be willing to help, Crazypandachick. It’s a fascinating topic. My own thoughts on the subject tend to vacillate though. Sometimes I get mad and teeter on the edge of outright atheism. Most times I look to a Higher Power for help and inspiration, which is not necessarily the God of the Bible, the Koran or any other religious text. I tend to cherry-pick bits from different religions (particular Eastern ones) that ‘speak’ to me.
I would definitely regard myself as a spiritual person. I believe that some atheists are superior to many Christians in their moral behaviour etc. If they are living according to sound moral principles and have an active conscience.
I don’t think whether I go to Church or not is of particular significance for me though. It’s much more about what I feel and experience within the Church of my own body so to speak.
You go, girl! Great idea for an assignment.
Zoe x
Procel: So do I, but in a way that is good, because even though I live in a secular (non religious) nation, most the people I know are religious. Either way, I’m just glad people are willing to help.
Louise50: I feel exactly the same 🙂 I’m really glad and grateful that you are willing to help. Thank-you 🙂
Yeah ok. Im the only Sikh ever to come on this site so that might provide a different perspective. I’m not really religious though, in fact everything I do is in contravention of some rule or other. Im a very bad man. very bad.
I’m not religious. I find Xmas a depressing time of year because I’m not close to my family and all my friends Abandon me. In principle I don’t think I should be forced to participate In other peoples religious schedules (having to pay double airfare because of someone else’s religious?!). But in practice, majority of people are Christian, and I don’t want to stop them celebratin their faith. And I really like hot cross buns.
Hello procel 🙂
Duke I’m sure yr not the only sheikh here. And not all that bad either.
Are you religious?: no – i’m atheist now
If so, what religion do you practice?: grew up through the lutheran/christian church
Do you believe non Christian nations should celebrate Christmas/Easter as a public holiday?: religion and politics should not be mixed but everyone’s religious beliefs, customs should be respected – that said, no one should be “required” to celebrate or observe any religious holiday – but should be given the time, respect and consideration to choose how to observe a particular religious holiday
Should we be having public holidays for other religions celebrated days?: to some degree i think it would be a good idea because people of different faith would have at least some respect for other religions if for nothing else than realizing that it’s important enough to warrant a day off work – i think the fact that other religion’s important dates are not honored marginalizes and delegitimizes them in the minds of those who don’t subscribe to those beliefs – in the USA – all other religions are considered 2nd rate to Christianity in that regard
@duke – you’re not “bad” at all – just a bad gambler who drinks his winnings and drowns his loses 😉
on a side note – it irks me a bit that when people become disgruntled and disillusioned with their god they angrily consider themselves “atheists” but they really aren’t … they’re unhappy/disenfranchised theists – the atheist isn’t angry or upset with god in any way because the atheist just does not believe there is a “god” to be angry or disappointed with.
i can’t be mad with a flying purple polka dotted shark for dropping a turd on my truck because there simply isn’t such a thing to be angry at.
realistic dawg
i am a scientologist. I believe we are all really thetan’s.
@ One_day – If I had the money I would spend Christmas with you so that your not alone.
@ Dawg – True
Are you religious? Well, first of all I am an agnostic, but I am starting to be religious again.
What religion? Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Do you believe non Christian nations should celebrate Christmas/Easter as a public holiday?
As Dawg said I don’t think religion and politics should be mixed. So no.
Should we be having public holidays for other religions celebrated days?
Nope. 🙂
Are you religious? If so, what religion do you practice?
I used to call myself a Christian but now I just say I’m spiritual. I believe in God and that Jesus Christ died for me, but I highly doubt God would send someone to hell just for having a characteristic he made them with (I think homosexuality is something you’re born with, not a choice, etc.)
Do you believe non Christian nations should celebrate Christmas/Easter as a public holiday?
I think they should have a choice to. But then it gets kind of complicated, doesn’t it?
Should we be having public holidays for other religions celebrated days?
I don’t think we should be celebrating Columbus day but hey, that’s just me.
Damn knew i forgot something. Baptised a catholic mass every sunday (regardless of tge severity of hangover) believe there has to be something out there so christianitys god shall do. Fuck their teachings nd morals i live by my own concious as my guide tho im irish so with all the scandals relating to pedofilic priests nd brothers in ireland thats a good thing. Personally i like to look at it as to ants we are beyond their perception or at the very most they are aware of something hige exsisting. I believe we are the ants to another race wether they deserve worship for being bigger or not i dont know. Hey @one_day as u might hace guest im back. Couldnt stay away fron everyone missed ye all too much lol