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What does religious moderation consist of?

Dr. Jones said:
Psychoanalysis beginning now.

I don't believe NAOS would describe himself as none of atheist, believer, or agnostic. Because in doing so he would allow the labels and ideals of a world culture demanding one's perspective to be shaped by their views rather than one's own. I would think NAOS is somewhat bent on ridding his psyche, as much as possible, from the confines of what others before him have mandated as factual... while holding these "truths" as they are so-called as opinion. A pursuit of less mind-****ing clutter/noise. Taking meaning back to the most rudimentary of basic life elements. Breaking things down to the simplest forms until there is no more.

So God is not yet something ripe for contemplation, but rather something for a later time, when true introspection can be better depended upon by "self" rather than culture, history, or peers.

I don't know NAOS, though.

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You are so full of ****. Nice job though.
 
I haven't posted because I don't consider myself a religious moderate. I've never believed in God, I was not raised in a religious household, I never left my faith, and the idea of having faith in the Christian sense is not only very bizarre to me but I have extremely negative feelings about it. I also do not think Christian ideology is good. It's not just a matter of it not being true, but that it is actually worse than many other ways of looking at the world. It has held humanity back much more than it ever benefited us. If God existed I'd be disappointed in the Universe.
 
str8line said:
Not an answer to the question, but faith-wise I believe in... nothing. Because to even try to make sense of why or how we got here and what comes next is way too daunting of a task. But something I can conceptualize is the golden rule, because it is a simple precursor to harmony. But in daily life it's nice to not have the burden of expectations beyond my own, and I trust in my own judgment of right and wrong.

I love the idea of a good ole raucous southern baptist praise of the Lord though... because sadly I will probably never have that euphoric feeling of coming together to celebrate something so vigorously, because it would involve setting aside my own rationalities.
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Well said. I agree completely
 
Gameface said:
I haven't posted because I don't consider myself a religious moderate. I've never believed in God, I was not raised in a religious household, I never left my faith, and the idea of having faith in the Christian sense is not only very bizarre to me but I have extremely negative feelings about it. I also do not think Christian ideology is good. It's not just a matter of it not being true, but that it is actually worse than many other ways of looking at the world. It has held humanity back much more than it ever benefited us. If God existed I'd be disappointed in the Universe.
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Dat spaghetti monster in da sky doe
 
Gameface said:
I haven't posted because I don't consider myself a religious moderate. I've never believed in God, I was not raised in a religious household, I never left my faith, and the idea of having faith in the Christian sense is not only very bizarre to me but I have extremely negative feelings about it. I also do not think Christian ideology is good. It's not just a matter of it not being true, but that it is actually worse than many other ways of looking at the world. It has held humanity back much more than it ever benefited us. If God existed I'd be disappointed in the Universe.
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Bro, almost word-for-word out of my mouth. Lots in common. :fistbump:
 
Dr. Jones said:
Psychoanalysis beginning now.

I don't believe NAOS would describe himself as none of atheist, believer, or agnostic. Because in doing so he would allow the labels and ideals of a world culture demanding one's perspective to be shaped by their views rather than one's own. I would think NAOS is somewhat bent on ridding his psyche, as much as possible, from the confines of what others before him have mandated as factual... while holding these "truths" as they are so-called as opinion. A pursuit of less mind-****ing clutter/noise. Taking meaning back to the most rudimentary of basic life elements. Breaking things down to the simplest forms until there is no more.

So God is not yet something ripe for contemplation, but rather something for a later time, when true introspection can be better depended upon by "self" rather than culture, history, or peers.

I don't know NAOS, though.

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fishy and nikkky like this post. I don't need a God to cherish that.
 
NAOS said:
fishy and nikkky like this post. I don't need a God to cherish that.
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Actually.. allow me to psyche out on this situation too.

Fish is a helluva guy. Very good dude.
From what I know of OL he is too.

So there's a little mild feuding/rubbing going on in this menage a troi.

My take: NAOS is somewhat of an intellectual elitist... or intellectual snob if you will.
OL has a happy-go-lucky attitude that most everyone (like it or not) takes as more nerdy.
Fish don't give two ****s about persona and just wants to be real and be "buds" with folks round here.

NAOS is more a separatist and finds evil joy when getting under other's skins. He doesn't actually dislike the other two.. it's more of a "it's just the internet" kinda thing.

Wtf? Basically, Fish and OL are just nice guys and NAOS is a prick and doesn't care what anyone thinks. Except he actually does (shhhhhh). He just needs love too.
 
Dr. Jones said:
Actually.. allow me to psyche out on this situation too.

Fish is a helluva guy. Very good dude.
From what I know of OL he is too.

So there's a little mild feuding/rubbing going on in this menage a troi.

My take: NAOS is somewhat of an intellectual elitist... or intellectual snob if you will.
OL has a happy-go-lucky attitude that most everyone (like it or not) takes as more nerdy.
Fish don't give two ****s about persona and just wants to be real and be "buds" with folks round here.

NAOS is more a separatist and finds evil joy when getting under other's skins. He doesn't actually dislike the other two.. it's more of a "it's just the internet" kinda thing.

Wtf? Basically, Fish and OL are just nice guys and NAOS is a prick and doesn't care what anyone thinks. Except he actually does (shhhhhh). He just needs love too.
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Not bad. I've actually tried to be cool with fish, but he's extremely sensitive. I declared him the poster I'd most like to watch a game with in real life, donated to the baby fund, etc. But he hasn't ever liked my version of dry humor or challenge.

I was convinced OL wasn't a real person. I still have a hard time believing it. I'm not sure what we'd do if we hung out, but I like christchurch and plant nurseries.

I think there's a difference between intellectual elitism and having atypical values that you don't mind defending. There are many places where I would never be accused of intellectual elitism. Many. I can understand why I am around here, though.

I know you weren't saying anything negative. It wasn't received that way. However, it does say something that OL and fish liked it.
 
NAOS said:
Not bad. I've actually tried to be cool with fish, but he's extremely sensitive. I declared him the poster I'd most like to watch a game with in real life, donated to the baby fund, etc. But he hasn't ever liked my version of dry humor or challenge.

I was convinced OL wasn't a real person. I still have a hard time believing it. I'm not sure what we'd do if we hung out, but I like christchurch and plant nurseries.

I think there's a difference between intellectual elitism and having atypical values that you don't mind defending. There are many places where I would never be accused of intellectual elitism. Many. I can understand why I am around here, though.

I know you weren't saying anything negative. It wasn't received that way. However, it does say something that OL and fish liked it.
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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to NAOS again.
 
Fwiw, I like lots of pkm's posts. He is one of my favorites.

Also just barely "liked" one of naos posts in the thread about what picture describes the jazz season.

I sometimes "like" naos posts but try to limit my interaction with him to only that.
95% of my interaction with naos is negative and makes my day worse (yes, I think I'm sensitive. I also think that is why naos likes to be mean to me. He gets joy out of upsetting me) so I have stopped interacting with him. It has been good for me. He still makes fun of me and whatnot but i got tired of defending myself so I stopped. Like I said, it has been good for me, so I will continue to avoid interaction with naos.

I do find plenty of his posts to be worth reading..... Just not any of his posts directed at me lol.
 
Stoked,

Can you please tell fish that I was raised by mega-teasers and sincerely cannot help myself. You should see the way these animals deal with teasing/harassment (the upside is that they know it's love because that's all they know). tia.
 
[MENTION=840]fishonjazz[/MENTION]
[MENTION=249]NAOS[/MENTION] says he thinks you're super, mega awesome. He want's to watch a Jazz game with you.

Think that covers it.
 
Stoked said:
[MENTION=840]fishonjazz[/MENTION]
[MENTION=249]NAOS[/MENTION] says he thinks you're super, mega awesome. He want's to watch a Jazz game with you.

Think that covers it.
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I will watch a game with him but only if he ends his hiatus/prohibition of teh herb on that occasion.
 
[MENTION=1988]Stoked[/MENTION],

Tell fish that I'll pop some Molly and LSD instead. No prob.
 
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