What do religious people think they are doing when they pray?

[Rearden Metal]

what i don't get about Atheists is that they make a cause that is based on not believing in something.

Isn't that kinda like making a whole cause about not believing that Barney the Dinosaur doesn't exist in real life?

I mean, I know that Barney is just a character but I don't go make a big deal about it or join some sort of cause to support that- it's just something I accept and don't even think of ever.

Why do Atheists make such a big deal about how they don't believe in God then?  If he/she/it doesn't exist then why pay it any mind?

I think you're confusing Athiests with Agnostics. Agnostics bash religion, seeking out believers and cutting them down. Athiests, on the other hand, simply don't believe in God much in the manner you've described not believing in Barney.

I used to be an Athiest. Now I'm just plain unsure and wouldn't be shocked if my earlier non-belief was simply a reply to the "pull the dick out in public, shove down kids throat" type religious fervor I had been subjected to.

[YngiweRhoads]

I think you're confusing Athiests with Agnostics. Agnostics bash religion, seeking out believers and cutting them down. Athiests, on the other hand, simply don't believe in God much in the manner you've described not believing in Barney.

I used to be an Athiest. Now I'm just plain unsure and wouldn't be shocked if my earlier non-belief was simply a reply to the "pull the dick out in public, shove down kids throat" type religious fervor I had been subjected to.

No.

Agnosticism is the idea that we don't know either way. I'm agnostic with strong leanings towards atheism.

[Mr. Magoo]

No.

Agnosticism is the idea that we don't know either way. I'm agnostic with strong leanings towards atheism.

Some people claim it's impossible to be an atheist since it's impossible to prove a negative. Just like the tea pot around jupitar thing. So at the most, so it's said, people can only be agnostic

[YngiweRhoads]

Some people claim it's impossible to be an atheist since it's impossible to prove a negative. Just like the tea pot around jupitar thing. So at the most, so it's said, people can only be agnostic

Yep, depending on one's pov.

[Howard]

Me either.  

But if I venture a guess, I`d say its something along the lines of making themselves feel better and reaffirming that they are glad to not be in the same predicament as the person or issue they are "praying" for.

Just more self-reassuring/affirming bullshit from small minded people who seek no real solution.

I am NOT a man of religion and faith nor do I pray.
I can understand why this would give some comfort at a time of stress and strife.
My issue is those types that pray to win a game or find their keys. That is retarded.

[Deicide]

No.

Agnosticism is the idea that we don't know either way. I'm agnostic with strong leanings towards atheism.

People missed my point that we are all functional atheists with regards to most gods (Zeus, Odin, Thor, etc.); the Abrahamic god should be treated no differently.

[Rearden Metal]

No.

Agnosticism is the idea that we don't know either way. I'm agnostic with strong leanings towards atheism.

You're right, I had it backwards.

I guess that makes me an Agnostic.

[YngiweRhoads]

You're right, I had it backwards.

I guess that makes me an Agnostic.

 

[Mr. Magoo]

People missed my point that we are all functional atheists with regards to most gods (Zeus, Odin, Thor, etc.); the Abrahamic god should be treated no differently.

typical dawkins talking point.

[Deicide]

typical dawkins talking point.

So what if he uses it? So does Sam Harris; so did Baron D'Holbach almost 300 years ago. It's true.

[FREAKgeek]

I am NOT a man of religion and faith nor do I pray.
I can understand why this would give some comfort at a time of stress and strife.
My iusse is those types that pray to win a game or find their keys. That is retarded.

Yep.

Jesus doesn't care about your softball team.

[Deicide]

Yep.

Jesus doesn't care about your softball team.

But he does care about oiled up men in thongs on dozens of drugs (especially Ronnie Coleman).

[FREAKgeek]

But he does care about oiled up men in thongs on dozens of drugs (especially Ronnie Coleman).

That goes without saying

[Howard]

But he does care about oiled up men in thongs on dozens of drugs (especially Ronnie Coleman).

I don't think Jesus would go for mass montser like Ronnie.
The guy who won the Mr Judah back in 20 A.D. was cut , balanced but not too massive
He would be cheering more for a guy like Frank Zane.
If Jesus was the head judge, sandal wearing would be required on stage.
Ya gotta think that they were pretty lean back then, eating just fish and pita bread.
I wonder if GH15 knows what roids jesus was on back in the day?

[YngiweRhoads]

I wonder if GH15 knows what roids jesus was on back in the day?

Yes. He can tell merely by looking at artists renditions of HeyZeus.

[Howard]

Yes. He can tell merely by looking at artists renditions of HeyZeus.

I bet GH15 would say they juiced on boiled down extract of donkey balls.
The side effect was thick facial and body hair. Thus, the beard was a symbol of power and virtillity for most middle eastern men ever since.

[Nails]

 

[Ursus]

I will pray for you all tonight.

[gatorr]

Religion is just a business. Its like shopping, lots of stores to choose from and lots of churches to choose from. They just want your money. The bible is a storey book nothing more. Who wrote it? oh ya, man.

[Howard]

I will pray for you all tonight.

I don't stand a prayer of chance to start praying msyelf  But you go ahead and start without me.
If GOD shows up , let me know. I always wanted to meet that dude.

[Ursus]

Just beacuse you don't believe in God does not mean he does not believe in you 

[James Blunt]

I have no doubt that in reality the future will be vastly more surprising than anything I can imagine. Now my own suspicion is that the Universe is not only stranger than we imagine, but stranger than we can imagine. - J. B. S. Haldane

Just beacuse you don't believe in God does not mean he does not believe in you 

Yeah he believes you'll burn in hell forever for not believing, but thats okay right?

[Ursus]

I have no doubt that in reality the future will be vastly more surprising than anything I can imagine. Now my own suspicion is that the Universe is not only stranger than we imagine, but stranger than we can imagine. - J. B. S. Haldane
Yeah he believes you'll burn in hell forever for not believing, but thats okay right?

I was joking about. I do not care if others do not believe in him.

[James Blunt]

I was joking about. I do not care if others do not believe in him.

careful, jesus is serious business. How do you think wars start?

[Ursus]

Economics?