Does religion reflect how we portray ourselves?

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  1. Randy Simonato profile image61
    Randy Simonatoposted 13 years ago

    In depth what it is about our religions that appeal, repulse or influence some not to part take in?  This controversial subject perplexes me deeply.  I wish to know your thoughts

    1. Jerami profile image58
      Jeramiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I think that it mostly depends upon the seasoning.

        Too much salt or not enough pepper. 
        I prefer mine rolled in a a pineapple sauce rolled in a flour and dried coconut batter then deep fried.

        Sorry My mind went off track to shrimp.

        Back to the question.  what it is about our religions that appeal, repulse or influence some not to part take in?

        Seasoning!   Too many choices as to how it should be served.

        They can't all be the "Best"

        They do seem to be pointing to the same place.
        But ya don't know what path they are going to take.
        So  My self ...  I'll just see where they are pointing and try to meet them over there.

          Sorry I don't think that I answered the question? 
      Or did I?

    2. M. A. Hook profile image60
      M. A. Hookposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      The definition of "a religious person" is a trusting heart, whether justified or misplaced.

      The only thing that can block a trusting heart is anger in any of its many forms.

      Trust is always attributed to the good; anger is the badge of not-good (the opposite of good).

      This is true of all societies, whether religious or not.

      Test it, and if it appears to fail, check your definitions of "trust" and "anger."

  2. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Does religion reflect how we portray ourselves? It reflects on those who engage in religion or religious beliefs(mystic) poorly, simply because it displays a gross measure of ignorance beyond the absurd.

    Oh well, it's too bad the rational and reasoned argument is so easily dismissed by those who are unable to see truth for what it is in life.

    Those who are religious are selfish and don't see it. That's fine too, it just shows their blindness even more.

    1. profile image57
      exorterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Does religion reflect how we portray ourselves? It reflects on those who engage in not believing poorly, simply because it displays a gross measure of ignorance beyond the absurd.

      Oh well, it's too bad the rational and reasoned argument is so easily dismissed by those who are unable to see truth for what it is in life.

      Those who are not religious are selfish and don't see it. That's fine too, it just shows their blindness even more.

      1. stilljustwonderin profile image61
        stilljustwonderinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        big_smile  big_smile  big_smile  big_smile  big_smile  big_smile

        Great answer!  It is so funny how some of the unbelievers say we are selfish because we believe.  How ridiculious is that?   big_smile big_smile big_smile

        1. profile image57
          exorterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          howdy Sis

          1. stilljustwonderin profile image61
            stilljustwonderinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Hi bro.  I got a good  laugh out of your answer!  Loved it   I have heard that ridiculious statement so many times.  I have known ya for years, I didn't know you were selfish!  I thought ya were a very generious person.

            Love ya

        2. Cagsil profile image70
          Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Goes to show how much you lack. hmm

          1. stilljustwonderin profile image61
            stilljustwonderinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            You don't know me.   big_smile

            1. Cagsil profile image70
              Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              You are all over the forums. Your words indict you. Enough said.

              1. stilljustwonderin profile image61
                stilljustwonderinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                And the Lord is my witness.  I will not be ashamed.  You?  Yeah, he is your witness too.

      2. Cagsil profile image70
        Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Nice word manipulation. But, was expected. Meaningless as usual.

        1. profile image57
          exorterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Goes to show how much you lack
          Nice word manipulation. But, was expected. Meaningless as usual.

          and you call us judgemental

          1. Cagsil profile image70
            Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            See, nice word manipulation. Turning things around to appear to suit your needs. How nice? hmm

            And, I didn't call you judgmental. So, try again.

            1. profile image57
              exorterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              try reading what you write once in a while

              1. Cagsil profile image70
                Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Stop interpreting the words and mixing up your comprehension of the words and context.

                That means, you might want to learn better reading skills.

            2. stilljustwonderin profile image61
              stilljustwonderinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              Don't ya just hate it when some one uses your own words against ya?  big_smile

              1. profile image57
                exorterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                no he doesn't cause he does not see it

                1. stilljustwonderin profile image61
                  stilljustwonderinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  He should read his words.  His words mean no more to us than our words mean to him.
                  Good Night Brother,
                  Love ya

              2. Cagsil profile image70
                Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Only when nonsense is made. Yes. hmm

                1. stilljustwonderin profile image61
                  stilljustwonderinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  We agree, your words are nonsense.  big_smile

                  1. Cagsil profile image70
                    Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                    roll

      3. profile image0
        china manposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        That blinding light you peer into does work some wonders I guess - you have exactly described religious people, and tried to turn it around to point to those others who do not share your delusion, do not indulge in self-satisfied bleating and do care about the world and its peoples.

        1. profile image57
          exorterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          what are you doing for the world and its peoples

  3. Jerami profile image58
    Jeramiposted 13 years ago

    Lets elect me to deside what is nonsence and what is not.

      I'll be fair.

    1. profile image57
      exorterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I will go along with that Bro, then I will go get some sleep

      1. Jerami profile image58
        Jeramiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Yea me too   gotta get up in 6 hours and go to work some more.

 
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