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MineralMan

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2. Yeah, I don't know about that one, either.

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 04:53 PM

Jan 2025

There are literally hundreds of religions on this planet. Less than 1/3 of the global population is Christian. Christianity is a minority religion, as are all other religions. It's odd that some claim only one religion is proper. Disturbing even, given the First Amendment of the US Constitution.

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Do You Worship the Correct Supernatural Entity? [View all] MineralMan Jan 2025 OP

Don't Forget Catholics Deep State Witch Jan 2025 #1

Yeah, I don't know about that one, either. MineralMan Jan 2025 #2

By definition, anyone's religion *must be* the "one true religion" -- otherwise, why believe in it? Beartracks Jan 2025 #77

Many religious people of all denominations do not feel that way Lulu KC Jan 2025 #90

Just said the same thing Lulu KC Jan 2025 #89

Might as well bring back the inquisition too Redleg Jan 2025 #94

I don't understand why we need to worship any supernatual being Redleg Jan 2025 #95

It's more about having a being to blame for all the misfortune that befalls one's self. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2025 #108

I was raised Southern Baptist and married into a Roman Catholic family misanthrope Jan 2025 #99

my god is red hot, you're god ain't doodley squat nt msongs Jan 2025 #3

Of course... MineralMan Jan 2025 #9

... orangecrush Jan 2025 #83

We all do, every one of us worships the correct supernatural diety. marble falls Jan 2025 #4

Confused ??? SamKnause Jan 2025 #11

In your case that would be 'none'. Don't panic, my friend. marble falls Jan 2025 #19

Every answer is the correct answer Martin Eden Jan 2025 #101

We all blindly have our hand on the elephant. marble falls Jan 2025 #103

And some of us let charlatans tell us what it means Martin Eden Jan 2025 #104

"God has no religion." Mahatma Gandhi anciano Jan 2025 #5

And yet, much of the warfare of history MineralMan Jan 2025 #7

My thinking? That's exactly why religion was ONE of the ways they ( pooty and todays traitors) decided bluestarone Jan 2025 #52

I have no such presumption. MineralMan Jan 2025 #8

I totally understand gay texan Jan 2025 #6

I took the acid test in the 70s orangecrush Jan 2025 #84

Totally not joking orangecrush Jan 2025 #93

I don't worship imaginary evil entities. SamKnause Jan 2025 #10

My mother was an obsessed Catholic malaise Jan 2025 #12

Rather like the Roman Empire, it's not the worship of a particular supernatural entity, but of the emperor muriel_volestrangler Jan 2025 #13

Bingo Lulu KC Jan 2025 #32

Good ol' pagan Constantine defacto7 Jan 2025 #53

I don't know all his personal background Lulu KC Jan 2025 #74

Oh, man, was I off! Lulu KC Jan 2025 #75

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LOL mercuryblues Jan 2025 #15

What da pizza all about? mercuryblues Jan 2025 #17

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So you are saying mercuryblues Jan 2025 #21

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There you go. MineralMan Jan 2025 #20

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Yes,exactly MineralMan Jan 2025 #24

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Your reply wasn't specifically addressed anciano Jan 2025 #33

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Well, that person is no longer here. MineralMan Jan 2025 #44

Nice that you have a sense of humor! Lulu KC Jan 2025 #91

It's always good to laugh a little. MineralMan Jan 2025 #106

That's all it will take? If I answer "go away" to that question? Thank God. So not looking forward to growing old ck4829 Jan 2025 #16

I'm already old. MineralMan Jan 2025 #23

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wth obamanut2012 Jan 2025 #28

Indeed. Interesting. MineralMan Jan 2025 #30

Bitter? You dont know me. MineralMan Jan 2025 #29

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Effects on others are temporal. MineralMan Jan 2025 #34

No worries about worrying. We have plenty of folks who want to be the Christian Ayatollah of America. keithbvadu2 Jan 2025 #26

Protestants will start cutting each other's throats Keepthesoulalive Jan 2025 #35

Worshiping a particular supernatural entity (or not) is rarely a problem Ocelot II Jan 2025 #37

Well said. MineralMan Jan 2025 #45

Well said. anciano Jan 2025 #49

(sigh) Yes Hekate Jan 2025 #79

The six Catholics on the Supreme Court may have something to say about Jose Garcia Jan 2025 #38

'Fraid not. In my house we are a couple of really divergent thinkers... Hekate Jan 2025 #39

Do you read the correct scripture? DBoon Jan 2025 #41

Actually....the christian father god is not yshweh, but closer to the perfect, Karadeniz Jan 2025 #42

Merrick Garland? Lemons UK Jan 2025 #43

LOL! MineralMan Jan 2025 #46

I would qualify your premise that generally Protestantism will be the default religion. no_hypocrisy Jan 2025 #47

Are we supposed to worship the Orange One? RainCaster Jan 2025 #48

Don't forget to walk around the pool seven times. LastDemocratInSC Jan 2025 #65

By "Worship", do you mean WITH snakes, or WITHOUT? JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2025 #50

"Worship" is a rather flexible word, I guess Bluetus Jan 2025 #51

Answer the question where? Ilsa Jan 2025 #54

I don't know yet. MineralMan Jan 2025 #56

Secular Humanist. multigraincracker Jan 2025 #55

Look 'em in the eye and lie! Might even memorize a few verses for emergency use. Myself, I'm a Methodist, and it seems Dorothy V Jan 2025 #57

Is that supernatural entity... The Madcap Jan 2025 #58

They would not like the outcome of forcing me into their rituals. nt Gore1FL Jan 2025 #59

I worship Mother Earth. I respect all religions whose doctrines are actually very similar: "Don't be a dick." Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #60

Christian Nationalism is pretty distinct from most Protestant denominations. milestogo Jan 2025 #61

Anyone who tries to drag me off to their Christian church YoshidaYui Jan 2025 #62

I'll add General Kwans knife to the MAGA pin cushion orangecrush Jan 2025 #85

i LIKE how SHE does this better YoshidaYui Jan 2025 #92

Excellent!! orangecrush Jan 2025 #96

No. cksmithy Jan 2025 #63

I don't know why... but this fellow came to mind... Oopsie Daisy Jan 2025 #64

Earth Mother Wicked Blue Jan 2025 #66

If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him. Chinese Buddhist monk Linji Yixuan Ping Tung Jan 2025 #67

Also orangecrush Jan 2025 #86

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I'd say welcome back, but I would be lying. GP6971 Jan 2025 #69

The gang over at X seems lonely and looking for some attention, don't ya think?? Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #70

Sure looks like it. GP6971 Jan 2025 #71

The lil gobblins are invading bluesky too Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #72

Does the Force count? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #73

Just tell them you worship the Greenback, Conjuay Jan 2025 #76

Pizza heaven will work from Trader Joe Beringia Jan 2025 #78

I question everything. I worship nothing. Celerity Jan 2025 #80

I don't worship any supernatural entity. alarimer Jan 2025 #81

Of course I do orangecrush Jan 2025 #82

Fuck all religions Sky Jewels Jan 2025 #87

Just one thing--not only Protestant Lulu KC Jan 2025 #88

There's a whole lot going on there. orangecrush Jan 2025 #97

Fundamentalist religions would start crucifying each other if a national religion was proposed. Xolodno Jan 2025 #98

Who is going to ask me which supernatural entity I worship? Martin Eden Jan 2025 #100

I am an atheist Americanme Jan 2025 #102

Thor is an angry dude, with a big hammer. Swede Jan 2025 #105

The bad-tempered sky fairy who dislikes bacon and foreskins? I do not. hatrack Jan 2025 #107

I don't go to temple currently, but I'm technically Jewish. TBF Jan 2025 #109