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Originally Posted by Kain424  I am something of a mix, myself. I believe in the art of self-improvement, proof upon verification of empirical evidence, nad there is a nationalistic twist to it. I believe in the possibility of a "Creator" but I think that there is no divine being watching over us. I believe in the possibility of a force, call it karma or whatever you want, that punishes people within their lifetime.
This "religion" requires no praying/meditating. Instead, this requires a work-out routine, the gathering of knowledge (reading, studying, or whatever), the seeking of the facts, and the "debunking" of things deemed false (those without verification of empirical evidence).
Certain things deemed "unexplained" should always be carefully scrutinized and are left to the individual as to whether or not they should be deemed "possible" or "impossible." Usually, these things are scrutinized in a way as to be labeled "plausible" or "implausible." |
Damn. I wrote that almost five years ago! It's interesting for me to go back and read this that I wrote. It was utter confusion. But I remember that this was part of the beginning of my "addiction" to the Internet. Soon after this, I posted the following:
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Originally Posted by Kain424 Hmm. Perhaps you are onto something there, Guy. But maybe we should have a thread for polite arguments on religion. This is certainly not the place, especially considering the topic is "What Religion Are You?"
My answer to that question is that I am a Bright. I will argue my points in another thread if the need be. |
I love that. Especially since I still consider myself a Bright today. I am much pleased by this.
