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[deathbymxdmedia]

a few compiled thoughts on religion
[loosely based on context from a few emails and aim conversations]
disclaimer: these are my beliefs, they are well founded, and i do not respect imposition or closemindedness, so if you decide to comment on this, be respectful of what i believe in, but dont let it stop you from voicing your opinions.

i am an

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[carlio]

Very interesting. I have similar beliefs as you. I grew up in a Unitarian church and I'm so thankful for it. My parents didn't force anything on me. I was able to learn about different religions and how to be tolerant of everyone. I felt comfortable in a congregation of like-minded people (even though it was made up of atheists as well as believers in God) so I understand peoples' desires for a church family. I call myself a humanistic agnostic. I believe that things beyond this world cannot be proven, therefore I can neither accept nor reject them. I get a lot of people telling me that I'm not "claiming" something just in case it's not the right answer. I just lack a belief in God; I don't reject the concept of it. My faith is a personal one that fits me; I'm not boxed into an organized religion telling me what I can and can't do or believe. Unitarianism focuses on human life not the after life: being a good person, developing your personal faith/dogma/principles, and taking credit and responsibility for your actions. I'm practicing

[deathbymxdmedia]

no its what i want carly.
people never really want, or maybe lack the ability to talk about things like this. its nice to know that there are others out there that share the same kind of ideals as i. and i do clarify, my lack of faith and dislike for organized religion does not translate into an animosity towards those of faith. i really dont look at people as christian, athiest, muslim, so on and so forth. ive never found it to be an issue unless someone makes it one. that being said i view people by how they act in society, those things we both mentioned, our charecter is stronger than our affiliations.
seriously anytime you want to talk about this, or anything, lets.