What if you HAD to convert?

Discussion in 'Politics & Religion' started by Rebecca, Mar 31, 2008.

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    Let's pretend that you have to convert to one of these religions, which one would it be? I realize that agnostic isn't really a religion, but I decided to list it anyway. List what you are now, what you would become and why. If I missed any religions, feel free to add your own.

    1. Buddhism

    2. Christianity

    3. Islam

    4. Hinduism

    5. Judaism

    6. Wicca~Witchcraft

    7. Agnostic~Atheist

    8. Paper Cup G-d
     
    Rebecca, Mar 31, 2008 IP
  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Christian, I would convert to Buddhism, seemed to be the most peaceful of the religions.
     
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    pingpong123 Well-Known Member

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    I was born catholic, and i will die catholic. I do however respect all these religions especially budhism because i was born a passivist at heart.
     
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    I agree, would do the same.
     
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    guerilla Notable Member

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    #5
    Paper Cup G-D.

    Seems like an organization with room to grow, potential for a leadership position (closer to the divine).

    Really popular with the under 30 crowd (hot ladies).

    Low membership fees, creating a false idol to worship that is convenient and cheap.

    I gotta say, Paper Cup G-D is probably the right choice for people with busy lifestyles who want a convenient way to a spiritual connection with the world around them.

    Honestly, you could pick pick any of them (except paper cup G-D) and there is probably good and bad in them. If I had to choose a belief for safety, convenience or just "because", it really wouldn't matter.
     
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    Rub3X Well-Known Member

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    Paper cup god as well. In the religion of the paper cup we don't fight other religions and kill in the name of our cup. We don't commit horrendous crimes in the name of our cup. We don't charge the followers of the cup money. We're just a peaceful caring religious folks.
     
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    cientificoloco Well-Known Member

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    witchcraft. I heard they have the best women
     
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    Rub3X Well-Known Member

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    I don't hear about witches or satanists killing people in the news. Only the religion(s) who claim peace. Oh the irony. Religion is such a failure on an epic level.
     
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    guerilla Notable Member

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    The War on Satanism!

    The War on Witchcraft!

    Satanic Terrorists! Wiccan Extremists!

    Mummies! Zombies! Creatures of the UNDEAD!

    It's WAR!
     
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    hehehehe:D, but what if a nanopapercup god comes along , whow ill u worship now?:p
     
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    LOL. I guess Mauryana Buddhism, seems like a cool philosophy to live by. Although, in essence, its not all that different from Hinduism
     
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    I'll quote the best quote over Paper Cup G-d
    Also turhapuro had some great idea about religions but i couldn't find right now, they should definetaly post more often.
     
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    Rebecca Prominent Member

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    #13
    Don't forget that Jackuul taught us about the Anti-Cup, and lightless gave us the worship ritual procedure.:)
    With the Paper Cup G-d, no one can deny it's existence. It is also handy for drinking beverages from.
     
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    Buddhism, because the food is GREAT at sesshin, and Wicca, because they know how to party - 8 big bashes per year, 's OK to go butt naked, and pretty cool to be painted green or blue.
     
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    I am a Christian, I'm not sure I would be willing to convert to anything else.
     
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    You would have to kill me before I would "convert" to anything.

    Something tells me we will be heading that way in the USA - convert to atheism or die... or will it be submit to mohamud or die?
     
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    Really? Convert to atheism, or to Islam, or die, in the U.S.?

    What tells you that?
     
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    some christians like to think they are being "persecuted" by atheists
     
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    I had written a long response and then - Shawn pulled a fast one with the server......

    Anyways, look up legislation that would remove freedom of speech from Christians by making speaking the words in the Bible as a form of "hate-speech" There have been and will be more to come. Just because they haven't passed yet, doesn't mean they won't under another name.

    The atmosphere in the USA is becoming more and more like that of Canada, etc towards "christianity" If you don't see it, I can't explain it too you.

    If those who follow islam get their way the whole world will have to submit to islam. Sorry, I won't - simple as that, I will die before I submit to them.
     
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    Only by those who are religiously atheistic.

    ie. stox - his religion is anti-christianity. Without Christianity, he would be bored. :eek:
     
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