Finally, a non-running related post...

[kyuudou5433]

Its been like two weeks since I posted about something other than training. Used to, this was much more than a training log, I've just found that between moving and working in a home business I don't have much of a social life

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[kyuudou5433]

*nods* I feel much the same way. I've moved a long ways from where I began my journey as a pagan, both morally and philosphically, but identify with it and Humanism almost equally.

Its more of a minor irritant, people who cry out for god at every opportunity. What I find disturbing about it is that - the task is often very within the petitioner's capabilities, and the completion of the task by the petitioner is a method of reaffirming faith. That constant reaffirmation seems to be required - but if such constant proof as to god's existance is required, is that really faith at all? Yet, these people are usually the loudest adherents for their beliefs. I just find it, in an odd way, hypocritical. And though I know it shouldn't bother me, it does.

I so agree with your Grandfather. I grew up in Alaska, and I too feel that way.

[arcturusrann]

So the first thing I'll ask about is the practical aspect. How do your parents feel about more, for lack of a better word, 'mainstream' religions (such as Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc.)?

I'm just wondering if they have a better reaction to those, maybe you can point out that this is a long-established religion much like those, that only got a bad name because Rome tried to wipe it out when they conquered the isles.

As for your peeve about Christianity, I understand where you're coming from, but am a bit more ambivalent about the idea. I do think that a lot of the denominations push people down, making them think that the only way they can accomplish anything worthwhile is through God. But on the other hand, I will never begrudge someone giving thanks to the god they worship for being good to them. The world could use a little more thankfulness and respect, after all.

[kyuudou5433]

My parents are more of the... if you're not Christian, you're going to hell crowd. We've had the religion/history discussion a few times, before my mom's reconfirmation, and just decided to agree to disagree. My brother is borderline atheist, and my parents talk to him about it as well.

I agree with that about the denominations, and I hadn't really thought about it that way. Especially for someone who had gone to Church from an early age that'd be a hard thing to get over.