What are you?

[FreeVenice]

God's my buddy, everyday all we do is go around a screw with peoples lives. . . he's alot better at it than I am. . .

[PatrickHenry]

Let me break it down for you guys. If you believe or follow the Church of Satan's teachings: you are religious for the purpose of this poll.

Agnostic means you don't know or don't want to draw any conclusions as to the existence of a higher power.

Atheist means you don't believe in a higher power.

Not sure how it could get much simpler?

[Storm Crow]

The young are often agnostic or claim atheism- it's part of the "young and dumb" syndrome that we all go through. Experience and time usually correct this. Talk to me about your beliefs when you hit 50 or so. Most of you will have a religion by then.

Me, I'm Wiccan. I keep a low profile because I live in a rural, red-neck town, but Wiccan I am, non-the-less. (I even help the Catholic kids with their catechism lessons when they were in the after-school program- I know my bible, but Christianity is not for me.) I'm a solitary, which means I don't have a coven.

When I was in college (first time around), I had both day and night classes and rather than ride the bus home, grab a sandwich and get right back on the bus to go back, I just stayed at the college. To fill the time, I read my way through the library (speed reader + 4 hours = a lot of books). Religion was in the low numbers on the shelves and I read most of what was there and came out Wiccan. "And if it hurts none, do what you will." And before you ask, yes, I cast spells occasionally - usually for healing- and yes, they often work, Goddess willing. (Spells are just prayers with props to get you in the mood to communicate with Goddess.)

I'm more what is called a "kitchen" or "Green" witch- I use herbs a lot and I'm not too fussy about my spell components (the Gardnerian-types are SO serious and ritual bound- they make me giggle sometimes). A few hundred years ago, I would have been the "Granny in the woods" giving out love potions and advice to the village lads and lasses. Goddess bless you all. - Granny:hippy:

[delusionsofNORMALity]

The young are often agnostic or claim atheism- it's part of the "young and dumb" syndrome that we all go through. Experience and time usually correct this. Talk to me about your beliefs when you hit 50 or so....:hippy:

though it's true that the closer you get to death the more likely you are to embrace religion, not all of us atheists fit into the narrow mold of your above stated "syndrome". my "young and dumb" years were spent as an agnostic, searching for some bit of truth that would enable me to embrace a meaningful faith. though i dabbled in eastern and western philosophies, i never found more than myth and magic or smoke and mirrors. i maintained my status as a seeker until relatively late in life. the exact circumstances are unimportant, but i finally came to the realization that all faiths seemed to be based on nothing more than wishful thinking and that if any answers did exist they would not be found in dogma or dusty tomes. i suppose i'm still searching and will be until the day i die, but i no longer seek faith. now my quest is for a way of life that utilizes those few talents i possess in a way that enriches both those around me and myself.

[PatrickHenry]

though it's true that the closer you get to death the more likely you are to embrace religion, not all of us atheists fit into the narrow mold of your above stated "syndrome". my "young and dumb" years were spent as an agnostic, searching for some bit of truth that would enable me to embrace a meaningful faith. though i dabbled in eastern and western philosophies, i never found more than myth and magic or smoke and mirrors. i maintained my status as a seeker until relatively late in life. the exact circumstances are unimportant, but i finally came to the realization that all faiths seemed to be based on nothing more than wishful thinking and that if any answers did exist they would not be found in dogma or dusty tomes. i suppose i'm still searching and will be until the day i die, but i no longer seek faith. now my quest is for a way of life that utilizes those few talents i possess in a way that enriches both those around me and myself.

I agree. The "young and dumb" syndrome alluded to is simply a poisoning of the well type argument. One could just as easily say Storm Crow has hit her old and senile years. Neither argument is effective in making a logical point.

EDIT: MY 420th post. LET'S SMOKE A BOWL!!!!!!!!!!! <///////////:::;:~~~~

[bong_man]

Thats just because people turn into cowards when they get older

[JMRinFLA]

I'm a Pagan. Don't see that on your list.

Not enough choices? What else could you be....

[NewbiePacker]

Samething..

im atheist and i dont preach to anyone but if someone asks about it ill tell them

[bong_man]

I'm a Pagan. Don't see that on your list.

yep its right there, RELIGIOUS! :hippy:

[pandorasbox]

My sentiments as well....

As far as a diety-type god goes, a separate conscious entity that started and dictates existence, one that panders to the human condition and has a set of rules... I'm an atheist.

For spiritual/mental practice and exploration, I'm primarily buddhist. But I also draw on many other pieces of wisdom from many sources.

For my belief on the total nature of reality... still working on that one, will get back to you when I have all the answers :thumbsup:

You put that very well. I agree... but I only wish I could find out the answers!