Religon

[The Zook]

Peace be with you.

[PBurke]

and also with you!    ha ha ha c'mon guys, let's keep this one cool. to each his own i say.

[Timmay]

THANK YOU PBurke.... it was my understanding this wasnt to evolve into a bashing thread.

[PowerOfCheese]

I wish I knew what religion I am. I suppose not wanting to be part of a religion or religious cult is a religion somewhere. lol

I was raised Catholic, my mother is a Catholic school teacher, I even had my last rights as a child. Unfortunately, I can't stand going to church. To me it feels like an invasion of privacy or mass speculation. I don't think my pathetic human brain can truly comprehend what's in store for me in the afterlife. Having a human interpretation just seems like creative writing to me.

I believe with all my soul that there's something out there but I also believe with all my soul that all the religions have it wrong. If I had kids I'd probably raise them Catholic or Christian as a guide to help teach them right and wrong but I certainly wouldn't push faith on them. Maybe I'm a hypocrite... dunno.

Is there a religion for someone like me? I believe in a power but not the human twist/name that's put on it. I don't need saving. I speak to my "God" every day all day.

We'll find out soon enough I suppose. Life: Nobody gets out alive.

[StumpyDave]

Nobody gets out alive

I'm pushing for immortality.  I'm doing alright so far.  I'll keep you updated with how I get on.

[tomgallagher]

good luck with that.

[THier]

Well I was resisting clicking this thread,, but glad to see (at least the pages I read) this is a very civilized thread. I am glad it has been allowed to continued.

 I am a cradle Catholic, maybe not a poster boy for the religion, but deep in my beliefs, I don't "preach" to anyone and I don't like anyone to "preach" to me outside of the church. If a civilized discussion comes up, not matter what the religion, then I will participitate, but I don't tell anyone they are wrong, but expect the same in return. I find it interesting to hear what others beliefs are, but no-one has swayed mine.

Tom

[StumpyDave]

My boss is an Orthodox Jew.
That looks like a lot of hard work!  There are quite strict restrictions imposed on their lifestyles.  However he and his family seem very happy.  It is also a very close community.  They really do look after their own an help in any way possible.  His business contacts in North London and Manchester have brought a lot of income to his companies.

[Razor X]

What's really interesting about this conversation is that it proves that sly guys come from all walks of life.  One of the common fears of would-be headshavers is that they'll be mistakenly pigeon-holed as a thug, racist, Nazi, gay, cancer patient, etc. etc.  But threads like this prove for once and for all that there is no one "profile" for the sly guy.  We come from all across the religious, political and socio-economic spectrum.  We're a pretty diverse group, don't you think?   

[wpruitt]

Great point, bro!

[joergHH]

What's really interesting about this conversation is that it proves that sly guys come from all walks of life.   We come from all across the religious, political and socio-economic spectrum.  We're a pretty diverse group, don't you think?   

Really, that's it!

J

[Mikekoz13]

What's really interesting about this conversation is that it proves that sly guys come from all walks of life.  One of the common fears of would-be headshavers is that they'll be mistakenly pigeon-holed as a thug, racist, Nazi, gay, cancer patient, etc. etc.  But threads like this prove for once and for all that there is no one "profile" for the sly guy.  We come from all across the religious, political and socio-economic spectrum.  We're a pretty diverse group, don't you think?   

Razor nails it!!!

[xnewyawka]

What's really interesting about this conversation is that it proves that sly guys come from all walks of life.   We come from all across the religious, political and socio-economic spectrum.  We're a pretty diverse group, don't you think?   

Really, that's it!

J

Well said, Raz.  And that should close this thread.

[timorousme]

What's really interesting about this conversation is that it proves that sly guys come from all walks of life.  One of the common fears of would-be headshavers is that they'll be mistakenly pigeon-holed as a thug, racist, Nazi, gay, cancer patient, etc. etc.  But threads like this prove for once and for all that there is no one "profile" for the sly guy.  We come from all across the religious, political and socio-economic spectrum.  We're a pretty diverse group, don't you think?   

Right on. If anything, I think after I shaved, I'm actually pigeonholed less than before. I looked like a total creep before. Now, there's less of me being hidden and my true character shines. We're all such a diverse and eclectic bunch, but this thread shows that being sly is really about having nothing to hide. Our characters truly break the pigeonholes.

I had a dream! That one day, a man would not be judged by the hair on his head, but by the content of his heart!

[fcb2001]

Iam the same way, iam a convert to catholicism myself i was raised as a non demoninational christian, I dont preach to anyone, and i dont like anyone to preach to me outside of church, the only time i will discuss religion is if there can be a civilized discussion, and i have a great deal of respect for other people's faiths.

this is the church i go to http://www.johnthebaptist.org/bulletins.html

Well I was resisting clicking this thread,, but glad to see (at least the pages I read) this is a very civilized thread. I am glad it has been allowed to continued.

 I am a cradle Catholic, maybe not a poster boy for the religion, but deep in my beliefs, I don't "preach" to anyone and I don't like anyone to "preach" to me outside of the church. If a civilized discussion comes up, not matter what the religion, then I will participitate, but I don't tell anyone they are wrong, but expect the same in return. I find it interesting to hear what others beliefs are, but no-one has swayed mine.

Tom