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Despite the amount of buzz there is about religion on this forum, I don't think I've seen an inventory of who's what. This is just to find out the general demographics. If you would like to leave a reply explaining your answer, or your conversion experience, or why we should all worship Athe, the Great Un-God, go ahead. But you don't have to.
Some of the less common religions (and philosophies) I did not put in the poll, because I was afraid people would treat those as joke choices, and everyone would be a Scientologist. However, I mean no disrespect, and if your faith isn't on the list, leave it as a reply.
I can only have ten options. If you do not see your choice on the list, it is because it would not fit. Please stop asking why it isn't on the list. This is why.

Who's athe?

I see no poll here.


Meh, I am Atheist but normally say that I am Emacsite, since I hope then people will not make me use Windows or other proprietary software.

I just put the poll in, you can vote now.

Athe is the god that Atheists worship.

worship Athe, the Great Un-God, go ahead.

Why haven't I seen that before?

by atheistic do you mean atheist?

There have been dozens of "What's your religion" polls. This one leaves out many religions, just like all the others.


Also, Hail Eris!

I find it hilarious how you split up RC's, Protestants, and "other Christians"

wasting a lot of poll room you are. http://www.enigmamusic.com/forum/images/smilies/sw006%5B1%5D.gif


some time I will post a proper religion poll.

maybe now.........maybe not.

I worship the great god Pa Ra Chu Te. I've been saved by him many times

Why isn't the not religious option?Atheist means no god,not no religion,and i believe in no god nor religion.

There have been dozens of "What's your religion" polls. This one leaves out many religions, just like all the others.


Also, Hail Eris!
Yes, that's what I said. The maximum choices for a poll this forum allows is ten, thus, there are ten choices. And although I am sure there have been dozens, I have never seen any in the past seventy-odd days I have been here.

I'm Non-religious. Granted that I have a strong faith in the Christian Deity I don't hold that same faith for the religion.

I'm Non-religious. Granted that I have a strong faith in the Christian Deity I don't hold that same faith for the religion.

I don't understand :confused:

I find it hilarious how you split up RC's, Protestants, and "other Christians"

There's Orthodox Christians, and then some Churches like the Polish National Church which is mostly Catholic but different somehow... Catholic and Protestant are the big ones, I used the "other Christians" option so I wouldn't waste more space than I needed.

There's Orthodox Christians, and then some Churches like the Polish National Church which is mostly Catholic but different somehow... Catholic and Protestant are the big ones, I used the "other Christians" option so I wouldn't waste more space than I needed.

How about, instead of using the irrelevant "non-religious" choice, you just split it up between the four main christian divisions? RC, Prot, Ortho, Anglican.

There's Orthodox Christians, and then some Churches like the Polish National Church which is mostly Catholic but different somehow... Catholic and Protestant are the big ones, I used the "other Christians" option so I wouldn't waste more space than I needed.

did you really need to split them up? I mean really? couldn't you just lump them all together?

I notice you didn't split Muslim up between the various sects........nor Hindu, nor Buddhism

I'm a nondenominational secular nontheist.

Where is the 'other' option?


Anyways, I'm a follower of Asatru. Look it up on wiki for an overview if you feel so inclined.

did you really need to split them up? I mean really? couldn't you just lump them all together?

I notice you didn't split Muslim up between the various sects........nor Hindu, nor Buddhism

Having a maximum of ten choices really bites.

How about, instead of using the irrelevant "non-religious" choice, you just split it up between the four main christian divisions? RC, Prot, Ortho, Anglican.
Well, it's too late to change the poll anyway, but even if I could I think it's fine. Plenty of people think there is a God who had a son Jesus, but don't go past that point or just don't find belonging to a specific religion necessary. It's the same for other faiths.

Having a maximum of ten choices really bites.

especially when you waste them.

especially when you waste them.
Oh, go back to your own poll.:)
I didn't split up the Muslim or Buddhist sects because I believe there are fewer Muslims and Buddhists than Christians on this forum, so it might be more politically correct, but not necessarily any more useful.

Oh, go back to your own poll.:)
*nods* did you vote on my parody poll yet? hmm?

I didn't split up the Muslim or Buddhist sects because I believe there are fewer Muslims and Buddhists than Christians on this forum, so it might be more politically correct, but not necessarily any more useful.
you know what happens when you assume right?

*goes back to her own thread*

I am a most righteous and God-fearing dude.:D

I am a mix of Muslim and Christian. I believe in the one of God(no trinity), i believe in modest dress of men and women, but I see Jesus as the saviour of mankind. :)

I am a most righteous and God-fearing dude.:D

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/billandted460.jpg

Party on.

I am a mix of Muslim and Christian. I believe in the one of God(no trinity), i believe in modest dress of men and women, but I see Jesus as the saviour of mankind. :)

where is the Muslim bit then?

where is the Muslim bit then?

Oneness of God. I also don't believe that we are born as sinners, but only come to sin when we first disobey.

Pantheistic Agnostic Taoist.

Oneness of God. I also don't believe that we are born as sinners, but only come to sin when we first disobey.And why do you believe that sin and therefore the biblical god exist? On what grounds?

Oneness of God. I also don't believe that we are born as sinners, but only come to sin when we first disobey.

you never heard of a non-trinitarian Christian? you never heard of a Christian who doesn't believe in original sin?

And why do you believe that sin and therefore the biblical god exist? On what grounds?

On terms that you'll never be able to wrap your limited mindset around. And I say that in the kindest way I can.

On terms that you'll never be able to wrap your limited mindset around. And I say that in the kindest way I can.In other words: you just believe on no grounds at all.

you never heard of a non-trinitarian Christian? you never heard of a Christian who doesn't believe in original sin?


With 90%+ of the christian population believing in the trinity and original sin, its not often i come across one. How ever, nearly ever Muslim I have ever conversed with, believes the same as I on those issues.

In other words: you just believe on no grounds at all.

I believe based on logic, and personal experiences.

I believe based on logic, and personal experiences.
Such experiences as?
And how does logic support the existence of the biblical god?

Yes, that's what I said. The maximum choices for a poll this forum allows is ten, thus, there are ten choices. And although I am sure there have been dozens, I have never seen any in the past seventy-odd days I have been here.

So despite knowing that you'd be leaving out most religions you were unable to control your urge to post this poll?

Such as?

Why should I take the time to explain it to you? I already know your type. You will read my story and then ridicule me for it. Sorry, I'm not having it. You can go try and break someone else's iman. You can't break mine. :)

Why should I take the time to explain it to you? I already know your type. You will read my story and then ridicule me for it. Sorry, I'm not having it. You can go try and break someone else's iman. You can't break mine. :)Of course not. You are too afraid to widen your horizon further than the distance between the covers of a holy book. I know your type ;)
All belief in the biblical god is based on, well, the bible. There is no other source for that belief system. There never has been.

And how does logic support the existence of the biblical god?

The same way logic explains the wind. You can't physically see wind, just as you cannot see God. However, you know wind exists, because you can see it at work, or physically feel it. The same is with God. You might not be able to see Him, but you can feel His presence, and see His work via His creation.

Now you might say, "Why can't I feel it?" Well, I see atheists and other non-theists as people who are inside, and can't feel that the wind (presence of God), because of their shell.

I worship Huitzchiptli and Quetzlcoatl.


No, but seriously, I consider myself a secular humanist. I don't believe in a god, but I do have faith in humanity and our ability to overcome social ills and do "good". Of course, then you get into the whole "life is subjective, so what is good?" argument, but whatever....I just mean, people can be nice to eachother and do stuff that works in our society, blah blah blah.

Of course not. You are too afraid to widen your horizon further than the distance between the covers of a holy book. I know your type ;)

On the contrary my friend. I have expanded my horizons, which is why I am not a Baptist or even a protestant anymore. I seek to return to the originality of the message, which survives the test of time.

I worship Huitzchiptli and Quetzlcoatl.


No, but seriously, I consider myself a secular humanist. I don't believe in a god, but I do have faith in humanity and our ability to overcome social ills and do "good". Of course, then you get into the whole "life is subjective, so what is good?" argument, but whatever....I just mean, people can be nice to eachother and do stuff that works in our society, blah blah blah.

Faith in humanity? You mustn't watch the news that often! :p

The same way logic explains the wind. You can't physically see wind, just as you cannot see God. However, you know wind exists, because you can see it at work, or physically feel it. The same is with God. You might not be able to see Him, but you can feel His presence, and see His work via His creation.

Now you might say, "Why can't I feel it?" Well, I see atheists and other non-theists as people who are inside, and can't feel that the wind (presence of God), because of their shell.Oh, the old "who feels it knows it" argument?? I haven't had that in a while indeed. I'm delighted (yet unimpressed). Are you a Rastafarian?

On the contrary my friend. I have expanded my horizons, which is why I am not a Baptist or even a protestant anymore. I seek to return to the originality of the message, which survives the test of time."Test of Time" by David Rohl?

Faith in humanity? You mustn't watch the news that often! :p

I watch the news quite often. That's what makes it faith; an ability to watch the news and still think there is hope for humans. Society is flawed, and therefore highlighting our flaws as animals. If we can organise society to highlight our strengths, things can work out for us.

With 90%+ of the christian population believing in the trinity and original sin, its not often i come across one. How ever, nearly ever Muslim I have ever conversed with, believes the same as I on those issues.

I don't think you are allowed to be Muslim if you believe the whole "Jesus is the savior of the world" bit.

Hey genius! There isn't any other form of Christianity than Protestant and Catholic.

Hey genius! There isn't any other form of Christianity than Protestant and Catholic.

What about orthodox christians?

I have always been amazed that childish credulity is seen by many as a virtue.

Hey genius! There isn't any other form of Christianity than Protestant and Catholic.

What about orthodox christians?

And Anglicans.

Hey genius! There isn't any other form of Christianity than Protestant and Catholic.

What about orthodox christians?

And Anglicans.

and the good ol non-denominationals.

And Anglicans.
I know the background of the Anglican church is different from some other denominations (it was more a political split), but I think Anglicans are still classified as Protestants (that's what I was assuming, anyway).

So despite knowing that you'd be leaving out most religions you were unable to control your urge to post this poll?
Oh, now you're just baiting me.

If you do not belong to one of the faiths listed, I mean no disrespect. Please say what it is in a reply.

I think the problem is you chose to have three seperate Christian options while ignoring many other religions.

I think the problem is you chose to have three seperate Christian options while ignoring many other religions.
If you belong to a faith not listed, please mention it in a reply. So far, very few people have done this.

The Muslim option hasn't been chosen at all, which leads me to believe I was not wrong in not dividing it into more than one option.

EDIT: Now there's one. Still, very few

If you belong to a faith not listed, please mention it in a reply. So far, very few people have done this.

The Muslim option hasn't been chosen at all, which leads me to believe I was not wrong in not dividing it into more than one option.

I just fail to see why you've given this poll an inoridinate amount of Judeo-Christian weight.

Here's the top 10 religions world wide.

1. Christianity: 2.1 billion
2. Islam: 1.3 billion
3. Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist: 1.1 billion
4. Hinduism: 900 million
5. Chinese traditional religion: 394 million
6. Buddhism: 376 million
7. primal-indigenous: 300 million
8. African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million
9. Sikhism: 23 million
10. Juche: 19 million

I worship Money and Satan

I consider myself an agnostic theist. By its very nature, the existence of a supreme being cannot be proven nor disproven but I choose to believe in a supreme being anyway. It is not the Judeo-Christian God of the bible that hands out rewards and punshments as He sees fit, but rather closer to a cosmic force without the anthromorphic attributes found in western religions.

I don't think you are allowed to be Muslim if you believe the whole "Jesus is the savior of the world" bit.

Although Muslims do believe that in the end days, it'll be his second coming that'll save humanity.

Muslims just don't believe in his divinity,... just a mortal prophet.

this is my god

Hey genius! There isn't any other form of Christianity than Protestant and Catholic.In fact there isn't any other form of Christianity than Orthodox (that includes Catholic).

Crap poll.Faith troll poll

this is my god

Pwnage!

Crap poll.

Faith troll crap poll.

I can keep this up all night...the poll?

No, that'd be my pole.crap pole?

Faith troll poll

Faith troll crap poll.

I can keep this up all night...

the poll?

No, that'd be my pole.

No, my crap hole is around the back. Go on, have a sniff. Knock yourself out.Oh, you meant you have your own Pole?

crap pole?

No, my crap hole is around the back. Go on, have a sniff. Knock yourself out.

Agnostic with occasional Buddhist leanings.

Oh, you meant you have your own Pole?

I mean it's in my pants.

Pwnage!

Yeah, but then He's gonna come charging down from the heavean's for Armageddon in front of a massive army and kill His foes with one word. And all that guy has is a hammer.

Yeah, but then He's gonna come charging down from the heavean's for Armageddon in front of a massive army and kill His foes with one word. And all that guy has is a hammer.

one word vs. a hammer :eek:

Faith troll crap poll.

I can keep this up all night...

In Soviet Russia, poll faiths you.

I mean it's in my pants.The Pole?

I find it hilarious how you split up RC's, Protestants, and "other Christians"

wasting a lot of poll room you are. http://www.enigmamusic.com/forum/images/smilies/sw006%5B1%5D.gif


some time I will post a proper religion poll.

maybe now.........maybe not.

If you add up all the xian groups it still only amounts to 24 percent whereas you have twice as many non-theists (atheists and agnostics) here. Just another indication the human race is "growing up" and no longer needs to believe in a supposedly omnipotent Santa Clause for grownups. Homo sapiens beware - the age of the transhumans is already here and we're immune to your toxic memes!

The Pole vault?

Edited.

Edited.Pole vault?

http://www.catholic-family.org/images/JPII.jpg

If you add up all the xian groups it still only amounts to 24 percent whereas you have twice as many non-theists (atheists and agnostics) here. Just another indication the human race is "growing up" and no longer needs to believe in a supposedly omnipotent Santa Clause for grownups. Homo sapiens beware - the age of the transhumans is already here and we're immune to your toxic memes!
I don't necessarily disagree with you (well, I do, but that's irrelevant), but I'm not sure you should use an internet forum poll as a reliable source.:) Still, it is useful to see what the people here are.

this is my god

:D

Nice, I've seen that many a-time, but it always brings a smile.

Agnostic Tibeten Buddhist.


Why isn't there a choice for Pagans/Wiccans/Vodun?

Agnostic Tibeten Buddhist.


Why isn't there a choice for Pagans/Wiccans/Vodun?

Because I hate Pagans, Wiccans, and Voduns.
No, the real reason is because I ran out of room for choices. There is another poll here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=530627) which may be better. But for this one, just leave your faith in a reply.

I'm Jewish, if anyone didn't know that.

I disagree with the concept of aligning yourself with a particular sect. I am therefore all of the above.

the apocolypce cometh dec 21st 2012. i need to know that i dont have to burn in satans crotch, although that might suit the unhappy it does not suit me. it will be rather interesting
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