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Curious to know which Christian Belief you consider yourself..... I'm Baptist.

We now have a Poll thanks to a fellow NSer.

There's another one of these just started. Are you drawing a difference between the two? If so, you may want to make it more explicit.

Please make sure there's a non-Christian option.

And prepare for an interesting "debate".

I'm a practicing Catholic, if you must know.

I'd like to be the guy who hits the pope on the head with a hammer when he dies.

I doubt I'll ever get the chance though.

Not much else appeals.

None. Does that make me Catholic?

I screwed up. Wasn't able to make a poll and If I could have, yes I would of had an option for Athiest and Non-christian and other. I tried to edit to see if I could still make a poll and couldn't find it so then I tried to delete the whole topic and was unable to. Sorry.

Roman Catholic, but you probably don't consider that a Christian belief.

I screwed up. Wasn't able to make a poll and If I could have, yes I would of had an option for Athiest and Non-christian and other. I tried to edit to see if I could still make a poll and couldn't find it so then I tried to delete the whole topic and was unable to. Sorry.

It's under thread tools, on the column above your original post.

There's another one of these just started. Are you drawing a difference between the two? If so, you may want to make it more explicit.

Thank you. I wasn't aware till now. The distinction would have been if I had a poll which I intended to have but screwed it up.

It would be okay if a MOD would move mine in with the other.

It's under thread tools, on the column above your original post.

Thank you for informing me of that because I know a month or 2 ago I had thought I was unable to create a poll that I intended to have. Have a great Day. :)

I am also Baptist.

Lutheran, also known as Evangelical Catholic, my goodness, he started the Reformation, maybe a shout out?


WWJD
Amen.

Since when are Atheist, Buddhist, or Jewish considered to be Christian sects?

Since when are Atheist, Buddhist, or Jewish considered to be Christian sects?

Since vatican II, obviously.

I don't follow Christianity. I find it to be a hollow, polytheistic religion that does not follow the true spirit or word of Allah.

Thank you for informing me of that because I know a month or 2 ago I had thought I was unable to create a poll that I intended to have. Have a great Day. :)

:)

Since when are Atheist, Buddhist, or Jewish considered to be Christian sects?

I voted on the poll. Does that mean I'm a Christian now? Smeg. :(

Christian

What denomination?
I believe that "denominations" in christianity weakens the bond that should hold us together, Jesus. I wouldnt say I am part of a denomination for this reason.

Since vatican II, obviously.

Well, that's very open minded of the Catholics.

Thank you. I wasn't aware till now. The distinction would have been if I had a poll which I intended to have but screwed it up.

It would be okay if a MOD would move mine in with the other.

<puts on Mod hat>

This thread is different enough to keep it unmerged, but if you want to re-start it I can lock this one so you can make a new one.

<removes Mod hat>

Right. Carry on then.

I voted on the poll. Does that mean I'm a Christian now? Smeg. :(

I voted too. I hope that doesn't mean I have to start feeling guilty about not going to church again.

I voted too. I hope that doesn't mean I have to start feeling guilty about not going to church again.

We was tricked by those sneaky Christians. Well, us Christians I suppose. :(

<puts on Mod hat>

This thread is different enough to keep it unmerged, but if you want to re-start it I can lock this one so you can make a new one.

<removes Mod hat>

Right. Carry on then.

Not necessary. I with the help of Kanabia, figured out how to make a poll so there would be a difference, even though it was unintentional to create a similar topic. Thanks anyway.

I answered Baptist,but only because CoE isn't on there.But yes,I'm Christian.

Answered as 'other non-christian', It was between that and atheist and since just recently I have disagreed with atheists just as much as christians, I thought I wouldn't classify myself along with them anymore.

I am an agnostic though (formerly atheist), but have some rather strange beliefs. I don't call it 'sitting on the fence' or anything, I just genuinely don't know whether God exists, and don't believe I ever will.

I'm much more open minded now than previously, and also a little confused about what to believe.

We was tricked by those sneaky Christians. Well, us Christians I suppose. :(

Well, at least we can start a church and collect donations now.

Erm... ich bin agnostisch. :)

You left out a lot of Christian denominations, especially considering the question is "What Christian beliefs do you consider yourself?"

Anyway, I'm Presbyterian.

Anti-Benedictine Agnostic Catholicism

or

Zen Baptist

...and, yeah, that's pretty much serious. Go figure.

I'm Jewish, and happy to explain my beliefs to anyone who asks.

I'm Jewish, and happy to explain my beliefs to anyone who asks.What are your beliefs? Those generally held in Judaism? Or your own?

I'm Baptist as in I believe in baptism by immersion but I don't agree with all baptist teachings...

I don't see the Christian Orthodox (sp?) Religion.

People often tend to overlook it. It always amuses me to watch Christian Catholics talk about faith.

Feh there are a LOT of Christian denominations missing. Would have been useful to have a category for pther Christians or something.

If in doubt, Pastafarian. :D

Curious to know which Christian Belief you consider yourself..... I'm Baptist.

We now have a Poll thanks to a fellow NSer.

Hmm...what's the difference between Catholic and Roman Catholic?

Also, there seems to be no Episcopalian (Anglican) option...maybe I should put Catholic?

Hmm...what's the difference between Catholic and Roman Catholic?

Also, there seems to be no Episcopalian (Anglican) option...maybe I should put Catholic?

Roman Catholics are just the largest rite within the Catholic Church. There are twenty-something other rites that are Catholic as well, as I recall.

My beliefs are those of my interpretation of Judaism. Given the numerous facets of Judaism, it is unlikely that many share my exact beliefs. The belief that the Torah is the word of G-d Himself is shared by most Orthodox Jews. My opinions on the literacy of certain parts of the Torah - such as the Flood - are not defined yet.

Do I agree with all Jewish teachings? Of course not - that is not possible. Many rabbinic authorities strongly disagree with each other - read some rabbinical writings, and see for yourself. Furthermore, there are some aspects of Judaism I do not like, including some commandments from G-d Himself. However, as I like to say, He is infinitely smarter than I am, so I will defer to His divine intellect.

As for details, it is easier to answer specific questions, rather than try to explain all my beliefs.

Why did you feel the need to put the word Christian in the title?:confused:

In any case, I'm a neo-pagan, interested in historic western esotercism.

spiritually agnostic atheist

The atheists are winning the poll. No surprises there, a poll like this brings us out of the shadows. *maniacal laughter* *slinks back into the shadows*

I'm a Lutheran Protestant. ;)

The atheists are winning the poll. No surprises there, a poll like this brings us out of the shadows. *maniacal laughter* *slinks back into the shadows*
ah, but are you a christian atheist? I guess it would be a copycat thread to poll what sect of atheism folk are. and spamalicious.

for the record, i'm an atheist orthodox christian jew, but not a Jew for Jesus.

Atheist.
All religions seem a little silly to me. Some of them are harmless, other strains should be eradicated for the safety and sanity of the human race.

Curious to know which Christian Belief you consider yourself..... I'm Baptist.

We now have a Poll thanks to a fellow NSer.

I'd read some of your posts before. That explains some things.

I think it's kind of funny that people can debate to what religion someone identifies, though. :)

Personally, I've been nondenominational, presbyterian, methodist, baptist, and semi-catholic (which is what most Catholics are, in my opinion). It's a fun tour of doctrine.

Aren't they all pretty much the same, except for stupid shit like how loud you sing and whether you should drink with other churchgoers?

for the record, i'm an atheist orthodox christian jew, but not a Jew for Jesus.

that seems somewhat contradictory and paradoxical. okay, i get what you DON'T believe, but what DO you believe?

Muslim power! :D

Aren't they all pretty much the same, except for stupid shit like how loud you sing and whether you should drink with other churchgoers?

That would be doctrine, my friend. By the way, the first christian church split had to do with using levened or unlevened bread for communion. I personally prefer Mrs. Baird's iron enriched bread.;)

im a (roman) catholic atheist.

although since i do believe in freedom of conscience, i may be a (roman) catholic baptist atheist.

im a (roman) catholic atheist.

although since i do believe in freedom of conscience, i may be a (roman) catholic baptist atheist.

Freedom of conscience is in line with Catholic teaching.

Maltheism FTW!!

That would be doctrine, my friend. By the way, the first christian church split had to do with using levened or unlevened bread for communion. I personally prefer Mrs. Baird's iron enriched bread.;)

Ironkids, ftw.

Ironkids, ftw.

yeah, wheat is for hippies.

Protestant-Agnostic

Episcopalion, myself.

The differences between denominations run a bit deeper than "we sing loud, we sing quietly."

Go to a Catholic or an Anglican ceremony and compare it to a Baptist. You'll see that Catholics and Anglican's like using prayer books while Baptists and others prefer to create their own prayers.

Personally, I think the splits within Christianity are brilliant. It allows people to find their own place within the church. Ultimately, the only thing that matters is believing Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior. In this way, people can practice how they believe is proper but still get the important message behind the entire thing.

pastafarian

i'm an atheist in the strictest sense of the term - i am without god, in that the God of all various religious texts do not exist.

the possibility that there is something "else" beyond the physical realm makes arouses mild curiosity in me- after all there are many physical phenomena we can not see why should something on an emotional plain be any different.


my personal definition of what makes a Christian is one who is non-denominational and strips out the superfluous nonsense and focuses purely on the words and deeds of Jesus Christ. A man who had a lot of good ideas for being a nice Jewish boy from a bad neighbourhood.

i also believe that jesus would if he had lived today been a socialist - or atleast endorsed communalism of a sort. any sort of communalism being despised by his biggest fans nowadays in Conservative America (where he is on their side, and not vice versa)

if i was forced at gunpoint to accept that god exists (which they don't) i would probbaly be CofE, its laid back and you get all the cups of tea and scones you like - and cricket, and village greens, and edward elgar.

W

I agree with the last two posts very much so. w00t uber pastafarian!

I am also athiest, and I don't understand how anyone could even possibly begin to imagine there was some divine mystical spirit floating around in an indescribable place who created the universe and defies all the laws that he supposedly created, or anyone of the nonsense people tell me to believe.

I have respect for almost all religions, although many of them seem not to teach the morals they would've originally taught, and like W I believe Jesus would have been more of a socialist.

As was handily pointed out those aren't all christians religions :p but I'll let it fly because you explained you had technical problems... :s :o

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Personally, I think the splits within Christianity are brilliant. It allows people to find their own place within the church. Ultimately, the only thing that matters is believing Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior. In this way, people can practice how they believe is proper but still get the important message behind the entire thing.

/Signed :)

I don't follow Christianity. I find it to be a hollow, polytheistic religion that does not follow the true spirit or word of Allah.

Ugh, you just keep trying to stir up trouble with your religious babble.