Religion.

[Axel]

Oh gosh, I'd die in Catholic school.

Actually, I'd be expelled for my sexuality D:

Some Catholic schools have a zero homosexuality rule.

I've read stories of kids who've gotten expelled for coming out in a really strict Catholic school.

Brown University in Texas will expell students for being homosexual, but that's the only case I've ever heard of. But then, I live in NH which is a mostly liberal state now and we're fairly lenient. I went to Catholic schools for 8 years and was never expelled, even after I came out as bi. One of my teachers was actually a lesbian, but she wasn't allowed to talk about it in school, but she mentioned it to me once when we ran into each other outside of school.

I don't think anyone can make a proper religious affiliation or debate it properly until they're 18+. You always hear middle school aged kids or early high schoolers saying "Oh I'm athiest woooooo" not really even knowing what it means but only saying it because other people are. I know my views on everything changed drastically from 6th grade to now.

I'm not trying to start an argument, I just don't think you should tell someone else what is right and wrong.

Also to continue what Sam was saying most younger kids basically are going on what there parents have raised them on. I could ask my 10 year old brother right now what religion he is and I am 100% sure he would say Catholic. Then I could ask him so what does the Catholic faith mean to you and he wouldn't know what to say. Guaranteed. He is just going on what my parents have taken us to and raised us on.

I never knew there was an age limit on when you could discuss or debate religion.

I think a high schooler (which is usually a 15 year old) knows what an athiest is. I also think a 15 year old can think for themselves.

Maturity does NOT solely come from age. It also comes from life experiences. Have I matured a lot from when I was 15? Yes! But I know I could hold a debate then.

I know that Jenny (BabyPiglet) is only like 15 or 16 and I thought she was an ADULT when I saw her write on the community board until I came and saw her over here. I think she can handle a religious debate.

I'm also older than most of the people on this board, since I'm 19. However, I would never say "I'm older than you so I know this or that." I'd give advice on what I have gone through in my life, since I am probably more likely to have gone through more experiences than a 15 year old. I wouldn't tell them that their opinion is irrelevant because of their age.

Not bringing these back up just for the sake of fighting, but it really does depend on the person. I was raised Catholic as can be. 8 years of Catholic schools, mandatory mass once a month. I made my first communion, first reconcilliation and was baptised, but never confirmed. However, around 9 or 10, I knew that the Catholic religion wasn't for me. I spent 5 years as an atheist because I just had no idea what to believe in, I just knew it wasn't the Catholic God or Jesus. At 15 I took one of those silly online quizzes regarding what religion I should follow and my result was Satanism. Well, that got me thinking. I started researching several different religions that I thought sounded cool. I read about Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, and Satanism because those were the 4 that interested me most. I read a little about Judaism, but again, it dealt with the same God just in a different way so that was out. That's eventually what got Islam crossed off my list. Buddhism was out because I decided that it didn't fit quite right with my lifestyle and that was what got rid of the idea of Taoism for me. Satanism, however, is like a second home to me. I'm 17 and I know that this is where i belong. It envelopes all my ideas and beliefs and it's like it was made for me. I know that this is where I belong and it's been a long journey to get here, but now that I'm here it's been worth the trip. Some people know when they're younger than me, but some people are like Shelby who are still questing. I respect all religions and people unless they try and tell me I'm a silly little child who has no idea what's going on in the world. I've been called dumb and sinner more times that I can count. I've been told I'm going to hell by people I don't even really know because of my faith. I got over it though and just started to joke about it. I've got a handbasket that has a comfy couch and digital cable so at least it'll be a comfy ride. But being called immature is a whole 'nother story.

 

[Beach Bum]

Brown University in Texas will expell students for being homosexual, but that's the only case I've ever heard of. But then, I live in NH which is a mostly liberal state now and we're fairly lenient. I went to Catholic schools for 8 years and was never expelled, even after I came out as bi. One of my teachers was actually a lesbian, but she wasn't allowed to talk about it in school, but she mentioned it to me once when we ran into each other outside of school.







Not bringing these back up just for the sake of fighting, but it really does depend on the person. I was raised Catholic as can be. 8 years of Catholic schools, mandatory mass once a month. I made my first communion, first reconcilliation and was baptised, but never confirmed. However, around 9 or 10, I knew that the Catholic religion wasn't for me. I spent 5 years as an atheist because I just had no idea what to believe in, I just knew it wasn't the Catholic God or Jesus. At 15 I took one of those silly online quizzes regarding what religion I should follow and my result was Satanism. Well, that got me thinking. I started researching several different religions that I thought sounded cool. I read about Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, and Satanism because those were the 4 that interested me most. I read a little about Judaism, but again, it dealt with the same God just in a different way so that was out. That's eventually what got Islam crossed off my list. Buddhism was out because I decided that it didn't fit quite right with my lifestyle and that was what got rid of the idea of Taoism for me. Satanism, however, is like a second home to me. I'm 17 and I know that this is where i belong. It envelopes all my ideas and beliefs and it's like it was made for me. I know that this is where I belong and it's been a long journey to get here, but now that I'm here it's been worth the trip. Some people know when they're younger than me, but some people are like Shelby who are still questing. I respect all religions and people unless they try and tell me I'm a silly little child who has no idea what's going on in the world. I've been called dumb and sinner more times that I can count. I've been told I'm going to hell by people I don't even really know because of my faith. I got over it though and just started to joke about it. I've got a handbasket that has a comfy couch and digital cable so at least it'll be a comfy ride. But being called immature is a whole 'nother story.

First off from what I have read in this post it still took a lot of soul searching from you after that initial 8 to 9 year old period. And if you look at my post closer you will see that I never called anyone immature or dumb concern their age . I was just making a general statement of what the majority of younger people lean on when it comes to there beliefs and that is their parents views. That is all I was saying in my post. I never and will never call anyone immature or dumb for what they believe in no matter how far different of a believe system they have then myself.

 

[Axel]

First off from what I have read in this post it still took a lot of soul searching from you after that initial 8 to 9 year old period. And if you look at my post closer you will see that I never called anyone immature or dumb concern their age . I was just making a general statement of what the majority of younger people lean on when it comes to there beliefs and that is their parents views. That is all I was saying in my post. I never and will never call anyone immature or dumb for what they believe in no matter how far different of a believe system they have then myself.

I did read your post. and I understood what you meant. I also said that I didn't bring those back up for argumentation purposes. I quoted them simply because they were what made me start thinking about my journey to where I am. And what I said about maturity wasn't directed at you.

 

[Beach Bum]

I did read your post. and I understood what you meant. I also said that I didn't bring those back up for argumentation purposes. I quoted them simply because they were what made me start thinking about my journey to where I am. And what I said about maturity wasn't directed at you.

O.K., and I hope my last statement didn't come off as I wanted to start an argument with you because that was not intended at all.

 

[OneTreeHill]

I'm a born again Christian. I really dislike when people judge me, because people say Christians are hypocrites. Some "Christians" may be hypocrites, because I know many, (and anyone can be a hypocrite) but when a Christian is living their life for Jesus Christ, they are a true follower. I'm not talking about what any of the people on this thread may have said, because I am just saying what I would have said, if I hadn't read earlier posts. I don't want any problems with any of your DISers, because I value all of your opinions and I just don't want trouble. What I really ask of you all, is please don't bad-mouth Christianity, because I would never say anything about what any of you believe. I don't want any of you to think Christianity is mean, or wants to start trouble, because it is so far from that. Thanks for reading, and even though I don't know you all well, I love you all.

-Anne

I feel the same way.

Thank you for posting that. :]

 

[amloveaffair]

I just want to say sorry to anyone I offended or upset. I didn't mean to at all! I respect everyone and their religion.

 

[Disney.Ears]

Well when you say "get your facts straight" and your facts are the ones that are wrong, it is pretty rude.

Exactly.

 

[llamasrcool]

I feel the same way.

Thank you for posting that. :]

Oh! You're welcome. Glad you feel the same way .

 

[AmandaSparks730]

I feel somewhat out of place here, being the athiest.

Who has never attended a day of church in her LIFE.

(Excluding weddings and funerals)

I wasn't raised as anything, really, just believing in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy (but that stopped around age 7/8).

Thus, I'm nothing, really.

I know people are like "oh well you're gonna go to hell because you like girls too and you don't believe in God".

And "how can you not believe in God!?"

All I can say is (bleep).

 

[Babyjustrun]

I feel somewhat out of place here, being the athiest.

Who has never attended a day of church in her LIFE.

(Excluding weddings and funerals)

I wasn't raised as anything, really, just believing in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy (but that stopped around age 7/8).

Thus, I'm nothing, really.

I know people are like "oh well you're gonna go to hell because you like girls too and you don't believe in God".

And "how can you not believe in God!?"

All I can say is (bleep).

I hate it when people get all 'OMG YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD OR JESUS?!!'

The other day, I tell a customer to 'Have a nice day' and then he's like 'You too, and may god be with you.'
I kind of gave him a funny look because I've never been told that.
And then he's like 'You believe in god right?'
It was so rude and unexpected, I just kind of moved my head so he would think I said yes, but never actually did say yes.

Like I can survive without faith in something.
And it's not the end of the world.

 

[AmandaSparks730]

I hate it when people get all 'OMG YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD OR JESUS?!!'

The other day, I tell a customer to 'Have a nice day' and then he's like 'You too, and may god be with you.'
I kind of gave him a funny look because I've never been told that.
And then he's like 'You believe in god right?'
It was so rude and unexpected, I just kind of moved my head so he would think I said yes, but never actually did say yes.

Like I can survive without faith in something.
And it's not the end of the world.

I know!

Jenny told me once about a coworker who went off on athiests, and was like "But of COURSE you believe in God" to Jenny. (and we know she doesn't)

Those people make me sick and sad. They're supposed to be accepting of all people according to their religion(s), and to judge people because THE BIBLE/"GOD" says that it's WRONG!!!!! is just wrong. Just sick and wrong.

 

[Babyjustrun]

I know!

Jenny told me once about a coworker who went off on athiests, and was like "But of COURSE you believe in God" to Jenny. (and we know she doesn't)

Those people make me sick and sad. They're supposed to be accepting of all people according to their religion(s), and to judge people because THE BIBLE/"GOD" says that it's WRONG!!!!! is just wrong. Just sick and wrong.

Religion tears me apart a lot.
There are times it just sickens me how people can judge on what their faith believes, and sometimes I wish I could believe, I mean just because sometimes is a nice beautiful thing.

It's kind of frustrating how sometimes, you're good with someone, a good friend, or whatever and you're torn apart because they don't like that you don't believe in what they do...

 

[Beach Bum]

I know!

Jenny told me once about a coworker who went off on athiests, and was like "But of COURSE you believe in God" to Jenny. (and we know she doesn't)

Those people make me sick and sad. They're supposed to be accepting of all people according to their religion(s), and to judge people because THE BIBLE/"GOD" says that it's WRONG!!!!! is just wrong. Just sick and wrong.

Exactly, that is why I believe people are entitled to believe what they want to believe without others pushing other views down their throats. It is not my place to judge people anyway. I am no better than anyone who walks on this earth because I have just as many flaws as the next person.

 

[Time Traveler]

<--Agnostic

 

[AmandaSparks730]

Exactly, that is why I believe people are entitled to believe what they want to believe without others pushing other views down their throats. It is not my place to judge people anyway. I am no better than anyone who walks on this earth because I have just as many flaws as the next person.

Thank you

It makes me feel better, knowing that there are people like you out there!

 

[ktbutterfly2011]

I feel somewhat out of place here, being the athiest.

Who has never attended a day of church in her LIFE.

(Excluding weddings and funerals)

I wasn't raised as anything, really, just believing in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy (but that stopped around age 7/8).

Thus, I'm nothing, really.

I know people are like "oh well you're gonna go to hell because you like girls too and you don't believe in God".

And "how can you not believe in God!?"

All I can say is (bleep).

I dunno. It really is hard for me to even fathom functioning without believing in God.

But, I wouldn't look down upon anyone because they didn't.

 

[AmandaSparks730]

I dunno. It really is hard for me to even fathom functioning without believing in God.

But, I wouldn't look down upon anyone because they didn't.

I just don't get that.

I mean, I can live without a spouse/life partner.

I can live without "God".

 

[ktbutterfly2011]

I just don't get that.

I mean, I can live without a spouse/life partner.

I can live without "God".

I guess it'll just be like.. we'll never understand eachother.

 

[AmandaSparks730]

I guess it'll just be like.. we'll never understand eachother.

No.

And I'm sad to say that, but we just won't accept each other's beliefs.

 

[Wendy in Wonderland!]

How come?
To me, I think I feel the exact same as you..although you'd probably want to disagree.
The difference being you probably feel you need God to guide you.
I just feel like all I need are my family and friends.