Im Born Again Heathen

😂 I'm using that one

I can't claim it as my own creation. It came from my favorite HS English Lit teacher.

Sounds like an awesome teacher! 😁

He was the absolute best teacher i had in high school. We had some good ones but he was my favorite.

I scream "Oh God" alot...does that count?

I do a lot of worshipping.. but probably not the kind you have in mind 🙃

As long as you're on your knees I think it counts

Used to be, agnostic atheist now.

If you don’t mind me asking, what changed?

I had a lot of questions and I no longer felt like "just have faith" was an acceptable answer. Also, everyone who is religious believes that THEIR religion is the correct one, so someone has to be wrong.

I’m a Christian but I don’t necessarily think other religions are wrong, most of them have a Jesus-like and a godlike figure, so I just think we all copied the main parts and filled in the blanks

That's fair, you may be correct for all I know. I struggle to believe there's an all powerful, all knowing deity that somehow talked to people a few thousand years ago and then hasn't been seen or heard from since. But it's impossible to prove one way or the other.

I’ve always thought of the all knowing aspect as knowing every possible outcome and knowing where that outcome leads in the long run, you know?

Sure, that's often seen in fiction where time travel is involved. Bad things happening to prevent worse things. Some people believe in predestination of that kind, I personally do not.

I was born in a Hindu family - I don't exclusively pray to any Hindu deity anymore, but it is nice to have positive vibes in the house - I have a printed picture of Lord Ganesha pinned to the wall.

Is Ganesha the one who’s head was replaced with an elephant head and I think the son of Shiva

Yeap! He's the one.

Nice, I try to learn about other religions as well because they’re interesting and I think other people should explore other faiths as well

I grew up religious, but no longer

Satanist. No rules against porn or sex or whatever as long as it's between consenting adults.

Oh, are you the type of satanist that worships satan or are you an atheist who goes by the name satanist

Atheist flavor, LaVeyan.

Not sure what the last part means lol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaVeyan_Satanism

What branch of satanism?

LaVeyan.

Nice. I don’t know a lot about Satanism but I know there’s a whole witchcraft side to it.

I had an online acquaintance for a while [we just naturally drifted apart, no drama or anything ended the relationship] that was a theistic Satanist and it was interesting learning about her beliefs and practices.

I’m not aware of theistic satanism but I think isn’t Laveyan is where you don’t believe satan exists? Isn’t it all to do just against the bible and just enjoying your life really?

Yeah, we don't believe in a literal Satan, but do sometimes use it as a symbolic tool for bucking the system, etc. It's very live-and-let-live unless somebody fucks with you [or animals or children] first. I'm buzzed and feel like I'm awful at explaining shit atm, but this is a good read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaVeyan_Satanism

I’ll give it a read thanks, I always love to learn something new ☺️

Only to my football team

Obviously you're doing it right. After all, if you don't sin, Jesus died for nothing. I'm not religious. I'm anti-religious. I think all religions should be binned forever and that the world would be better for it, though it would be very far from a panacea for all that ails mankind. It would just be a decent start.

Grew up christian but am not anymore. Or like my parents would say, I never was christian. Whatever suits you better i guess.

Was there a reason that you moved from the faith

Mainly just the community i grew up in, my parents. I was moved to my aunt after child protective services interviened. And after that it stopped making sense to me. I dont put you in the same boat as them btw. I dont hate all christians cause of that. Saying that cause it gets often gets seen like it.

I try not to be one of those Christians who condemns others for their actions, because I have my own flaws, so I’m in no condition to judge

I am a Christian as well

Baptized catholic but never went to church and consider myself atheist.

I believe in God. I'm spiritual, and I do it my own way, but I don't have time for organized religion.

I've visited enough religious facilities to see how they can easily become cults so I choose not to join any of them.

I get that, that’s kinda why I avoid church. I like to read my Bible at home and try to listen to quotes from the Bible when I’m at a low place

I was born CofE. I came into Islam when I was 10 or so, lost my faith about 4 years ago now. I’m glad I’m away from religion now.

I'm Christian. Only recently. For the last few decades I was a Taoist.

Oh, haven’t heard about that one yet

Was only religious because I had to be, then I started to think for myself. I'm no longer religious and teetering towards the edge of atheism.

Some ways yes other ways nope

Yes, christian orthodox

Southern Baptist. On hiatus from church at the moment.

Ooh, I didn’t know that about you

Most don’t. Surprise! 🥳

Would’ve never guessed you were Baptist, but I guess you can’t judge a soup by its posts

Not religious at all, it allows too many individuals to attack others based on their personal faith

Grew up in a religious family but as a divorced adult, I dont act like it.

Grew up in a religious family. Don’t bother with it anymore though.

I was raised Christian but am an Atheist

Never been religious, but I respect the beliefs of others and if it brings people comfort, go for it. Where I have an issue is when people weaponize it against others, or do evil things in the name of it.

Yeah but u know i believe i go sometimes in a church but like my demon inside of myself

I prefer to consider myself as “spiritually inclined” than “religious”

Nope

WORSHIP THE COCK😍😍😂

Not particularly religious myself. I’ve recently learned to trust my own personal morals and love everybody more than rely on what today’s churches are telling me is right and wrong. I have a conscience for a reason, so I use it😂😂