Religion and mythology differ in scope but have overlapping aspects. Both terms refer to systems of concepts that are of high importance to a certain community, making statements concerning the supernatural or sacred. Generally, mythology is considered one component or aspect of religion. Religion is the broader term: besides mythological aspects, it includes aspects of ritual, morality, theology, and mystical experience. A given mythology is almost always associated with a certain religion such as Greek mythology with Ancient Greek religion. Disconnected from its religious system, a myth may lose its immediate relevance to the community and evolve—away from sacred importance—into a legend or folktale.
No matter how morally retarded you think Mike Lester is, he manages to make himself look an even bigger ass than ever.You’d better hope there is no God, because you’re going to Hell. Better make sure they bury you in an asbestos suit, just in case….
An atheist is just somebody who feels about Yahweh the way any decent Christian feels about Thor or Baal or the golden calf. As has been said before, we are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further.
“The trouble when people stop believing in God is not that they thereafter believe in nothing; it is that they thereafter believe in anything. – GK Chesterton”
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If that were true, we would all be Trump supporters.
That is not what he said. The context is a list of how various interests use religion for their various purposes. The “opiate of the people” referred to the poor having nothing for relief of their suffering but their faith
Bible verses put on gun sights for US use in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bush 43 called wars a “crusade”. Evangelicals accepted all of the vile actions and statements from Trump. Fake “Christians” say “Merry Christmas” to non-Christians to try to inflame them, completely obliterating the message of Jesus Christ. Alleged “Christians” want to remove all support from the poor, again completely missing the message of Jesus.
The message a Star Wars is that there is a stronger force, that doesn’t pick winners or losers as “Man’s” religions do.
Carrie was a strong advocate for women’s rights, defending those with mental illness and addiction, and sought to make lives better in her actions OFF the screen. Gallant woman, and so was Debbie.
If your belief system works for you though it may be different than mine I’ll respect yours if you will reciprocate. Trust and respect makes positive things possible.
When I was young I was forced to say the Lord’s Prayer every morning in school. I was harassed by other students because I wasn’t Christian. The school always had a Christmas concert, never a concert for any other religion. We had Christmas holiday and Easter holiday, but never Passover Holiday. My eighth grade science teacher didn’t teach us the theory of evolution because some parents objected on religious grounds. I would say that there was no war on Christianity, but I would say that there was very little or no acknowledgement of other religions or of people who weren’t religious. Even today I am sure that an open agnostic or atheist would not have a chance to be president. Clinton was criticized, even though she is a practicing Christian, because she is quiet about her faith. Some people seem to think that the best Christians are the loudest Christians: volume is virtue. A lot of people spread rumors that Obama is Muslim, because they knew that would damage his reputation. I’m not a militant atheist or militant agnostic or a militant anything, and I’m not in the habit of questioning anyone’s religious faith or religious practice, but I do want the same respect that I give to those who are religious.
The cartoon would have been better if the guy in the red hat had said “Sorry Bro, I didn’t mean to force my beliefs on you.”Than the Star War guy yells “May the force be with you!!”
“Not all who say ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the Kingdom, but those who do the will of the Father.” If you have a problem with that, take it up with Jesus, I just spread his word.
PainterArt Premium Member over 7 years ago
Gee, I guess some people see Star Wars as a religion or maybe all religions are just stories.
PainterArt Premium Member over 7 years ago
Religion and mythology differ in scope but have overlapping aspects. Both terms refer to systems of concepts that are of high importance to a certain community, making statements concerning the supernatural or sacred. Generally, mythology is considered one component or aspect of religion. Religion is the broader term: besides mythological aspects, it includes aspects of ritual, morality, theology, and mystical experience. A given mythology is almost always associated with a certain religion such as Greek mythology with Ancient Greek religion. Disconnected from its religious system, a myth may lose its immediate relevance to the community and evolve—away from sacred importance—into a legend or folktale.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_and_mythology
KenseidenXL over 7 years ago
No matter how morally retarded you think Mike Lester is, he manages to make himself look an even bigger ass than ever.You’d better hope there is no God, because you’re going to Hell. Better make sure they bury you in an asbestos suit, just in case….
PICTO over 7 years ago
Religion seems to have an almost drug like affect on yuuuge numbers of people according to Marx.
WaitingMan over 7 years ago
The only difference between a religion and a cult is that a religion has public acceptance.
Jmminnc over 7 years ago
Man did this go over your heads.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 7 years ago
“Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius.”
Arnauld Amalric
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 7 years ago
Eppur si muove
Galileo
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 7 years ago
An atheist is just somebody who feels about Yahweh the way any decent Christian feels about Thor or Baal or the golden calf. As has been said before, we are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further.
Richard Dawkins
PainterArt Premium Member over 7 years ago
@ John Locke
“The trouble when people stop believing in God is not that they thereafter believe in nothing; it is that they thereafter believe in anything. – GK Chesterton”
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If that were true, we would all be Trump supporters.
PainterArt Premium Member over 7 years ago
What you do not undertsand is that Science and belief have nothing to do with each other as much a religious people like to try and tie them together.
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There are conservative atheist, actually many.
PainterArt Premium Member over 7 years ago
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, it is all good. Is one side trying to control what all people are saying?
dondechaine over 7 years ago
If you are not with God and His Son then you are with Satan.
hippogriff over 7 years ago
PICTO
That is not what he said. The context is a list of how various interests use religion for their various purposes. The “opiate of the people” referred to the poor having nothing for relief of their suffering but their faith
Nantucket Premium Member over 7 years ago
Bible verses put on gun sights for US use in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bush 43 called wars a “crusade”. Evangelicals accepted all of the vile actions and statements from Trump. Fake “Christians” say “Merry Christmas” to non-Christians to try to inflame them, completely obliterating the message of Jesus Christ. Alleged “Christians” want to remove all support from the poor, again completely missing the message of Jesus.
Dtroutma over 7 years ago
Sad her mom died the next day, grief.
The message a Star Wars is that there is a stronger force, that doesn’t pick winners or losers as “Man’s” religions do.
Carrie was a strong advocate for women’s rights, defending those with mental illness and addiction, and sought to make lives better in her actions OFF the screen. Gallant woman, and so was Debbie.
superposition over 7 years ago
If your belief system works for you though it may be different than mine I’ll respect yours if you will reciprocate. Trust and respect makes positive things possible.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 7 years ago
Hmm, so Yoda talks like Yahweh?
lonecat over 7 years ago
When I was young I was forced to say the Lord’s Prayer every morning in school. I was harassed by other students because I wasn’t Christian. The school always had a Christmas concert, never a concert for any other religion. We had Christmas holiday and Easter holiday, but never Passover Holiday. My eighth grade science teacher didn’t teach us the theory of evolution because some parents objected on religious grounds. I would say that there was no war on Christianity, but I would say that there was very little or no acknowledgement of other religions or of people who weren’t religious. Even today I am sure that an open agnostic or atheist would not have a chance to be president. Clinton was criticized, even though she is a practicing Christian, because she is quiet about her faith. Some people seem to think that the best Christians are the loudest Christians: volume is virtue. A lot of people spread rumors that Obama is Muslim, because they knew that would damage his reputation. I’m not a militant atheist or militant agnostic or a militant anything, and I’m not in the habit of questioning anyone’s religious faith or religious practice, but I do want the same respect that I give to those who are religious.
PainterArt Premium Member over 7 years ago
The cartoon would have been better if the guy in the red hat had said “Sorry Bro, I didn’t mean to force my beliefs on you.”Than the Star War guy yells “May the force be with you!!”
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But I guess that is liberal humor.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 7 years ago
Am I the only one who has a problem with people who run this world believing in imaginary beings?
Uncle Joe Premium Member over 7 years ago
I think OmQ R struck a nerve!
hippogriff over 7 years ago
Uncle Joe
“Not all who say ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the Kingdom, but those who do the will of the Father.” If you have a problem with that, take it up with Jesus, I just spread his word.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 7 years ago
An older survey by Pew Research found that Atheists/Agnostics scored highest. Followed by Jews and Mormons.
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Now that is about religion in general. As far as the bible and christianity goes, the Mormons lead, followed by White evangelicals.
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World religions: Jews and Atheist/Agnostic.
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Likewise for religion in public life.
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http://www.pewforum.org/2010/09/28/u-s-religious-knowledge-survey/