During Lutheran confirmation class when I was 13-14, my parents were called in for a meeting with the Pastor because I asked so many questions during confirmation class…and kept pointing out inconsistencies and mistakes he was making. I apologized, but stated that the information he provided was full of gaps, contradictions and logical fallacies. It was decided to just give me a pass without taking all the classes I was supposed to. The Pastor even said during the meeting with my Parents, “The last thing we want is for the other children in the class to start asking as many questions as your son does.” I honestly didn’t want to cause trouble, but I couldn’t just pretend to believe Lutheran religious teaching that was inconsistent with the Bible and itself.
I quickly learned that there are 2 kinds of “religion”, actual religion where you can have these conversations, and “obedience religion” where religion is just the excuse so someone can compel another person to obey them. The comic is a solid example of #2. Sadly, it’s the most common form of religion…
In the “Bicameral Mind” the author contends there were no external gods before the invention of writing. He believes the left brain talked to the right brain as part of problem-solving. The codification of individual beliefs into external written canon provides you with solutions that probably don’t apply to your brain and your problems.
Pharmakeus Ubik over 3 years ago
You can tell that he’s a worshipper of Crom by the way his eyes bug out in the second panel.
Jonathan Mason over 3 years ago
I was that child. Religious Education classes at school taught me that all religions are man-made, and that there are no gods.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 3 years ago
If you have any questions go to church and have those questions suppressed. No critical thinking allowed!
julie.mason1 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’m an agnostic who was raised by feral nuns.
Doctor Toon over 3 years ago
If you only believe what you believe because someone told you to believe it, then you have no right to expect anyone to respect your opinion
Huckleberry Hiroshima over 3 years ago
Heaven being full of people like most believers doesn’t sound very heavenly.
J Quest over 3 years ago
May you be Touched by Quob’s Noodly Appendage…
StackableContainers over 3 years ago
During Lutheran confirmation class when I was 13-14, my parents were called in for a meeting with the Pastor because I asked so many questions during confirmation class…and kept pointing out inconsistencies and mistakes he was making. I apologized, but stated that the information he provided was full of gaps, contradictions and logical fallacies. It was decided to just give me a pass without taking all the classes I was supposed to. The Pastor even said during the meeting with my Parents, “The last thing we want is for the other children in the class to start asking as many questions as your son does.” I honestly didn’t want to cause trouble, but I couldn’t just pretend to believe Lutheran religious teaching that was inconsistent with the Bible and itself.
abennett Premium Member over 3 years ago
I quickly learned that there are 2 kinds of “religion”, actual religion where you can have these conversations, and “obedience religion” where religion is just the excuse so someone can compel another person to obey them. The comic is a solid example of #2. Sadly, it’s the most common form of religion…
Boots at the Boar Premium Member over 3 years ago
Church of the SubGenius is the one true religion. All hail Bob!
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
In the “Bicameral Mind” the author contends there were no external gods before the invention of writing. He believes the left brain talked to the right brain as part of problem-solving. The codification of individual beliefs into external written canon provides you with solutions that probably don’t apply to your brain and your problems.
Michael G. over 3 years ago
<— He boiled for your sins! Now let us say, “Ramen!”