The Great AH Census of Religion

MagicMarker

I'm sure there have been many ''Does God exist'' thread before. However I'd like to ascertain what what people believe using the Dawkins' Scale.

I don't mean for this to be a bitch slapping contest, but seeing as this is probably the busiest forum it makes sense for this to go here. Besides, results won't be accurate if it's posted in A&A or the Christianity forum.

So I ask you to choose one of the options above that represents what you believe, but give a few seconds thought before hand

Here are the poll options in full (had to edit due to character restrictions)

1.00: Strong theist. 100 percent possibility of God. In the words of C.G. Jung, 'I do not believe, I know.'

2.00: Very high probability but short of 100 per cent. De facto theist. 'I cannot know for certain, but I strongly believe in God and live my life on the assumption that he is there

3.00: Higher than 50 per cent but not very high. Technically agnostic but leaning towards theism. 'I am very uncertain, but I am inclined to believe in God.'

4.00: Exactly 50 per cent. Completely impartial agnostic. 'God's existence and non-existence are exactly equiprobable.'

5.00: Lower than 50 per cent but not very low. Technically agnostic but leaning towards atheism. 'I don't know whether God exists but I'm inclined to be sceptical.'

6.00: Very low probability, but short of zero. De facto atheist. 'I cannot know for certain but I think God is very improbable, and I live my life on the assumption that he is not there.'

7:00: Strong atheist. 'I know there is no God, with the same conviction as Jung 'knows' there is one.'

SEPT 23 1989

I cant see those options so therefore they don't exist

galwayrush

There are those who think that life has nothing left to chance take,
A host of holy horrors to direct our aimless dance.

A planet of playthings,
We dance on the strings
Of powers we cannot perceive
"The stars aren't aligned,
Or the gods are malign..."
Blame is better to give than receive.

Chorus
You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice.
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.
You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill;
I will choose a path that's clear
I will choose freewill.

Jesus Wept

The options obviously exist regardless of whether you can see them or not.

ejmaztec

If polls didn't exist, someone would invent them

MagicMarker

Stupid 100 character limit in poll options! I had to edit!

phasers

Hopeful Agnostic.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

This thread has died, this this thread has risen, this thread will come again. And again. And again...

Des Carter

I believe that god does exist however

People have an overly simplistic view of "God" they think of him as literally a big man in the sky who judges us so many claim that religion is rubbish. I also think institutionalised religion has damaged gods rep with corruption and molestation etc.

amacachi

phasers wrote: »

Hopeful Agnostic.

Chicken.

rainbowtrout

No atheist jaguar????

R0ot

Hold on while I put myself in a category for you.... bloody Censists. :pac:

Des Carter

Ha Ha 9 people are going to hell

galwayrush

Des Carter wrote: »

Ha Ha 9 people are going to hell

According to the Phelps family, we all are....:pac::pac:

PeterIanStaker

galwayrush wrote: »

According to the Phelps family, we all are....:pac::pac:

another 15 - 20 years and the RCC will wish they had Phelps' following:D

Mint Sauce

can opened, can fallen over, worms everywhere.

Misanthrope

I'm surprised at the lack of impartial agnostics.

Des Carter

I AM GOD

bleg

I belong to the one true faith: the Western Branch of American Reform Presby-Lutheranism.

MagicMarker

So far the only thing that the poll proves is that theists have better plans on a Saturday night

Dardania

Instead of saying God, it'd be better if you said a higher being, or diety...keeps it open...

bleg

Dardania wrote: »

Instead of saying God, it'd be better if you said a higher being, or diety...keeps it open...

Don't call a spade a spade, call it an earth moving device.

Dardania

bleg wrote: »

Don't call a spade a spade, call it an earth moving device.

We (general Irish people) only call the "diesty" God because that is what most were taught in school etc...look at other countries / religons - they would also probably be taught about a diety, just by a different name

Also - it's a vertically inclined cutting tool ;-p

storm2811

Two or three but I suppose three would describe me more at the moment.

sligopark

Isn't science the newest and coolest religion?

babyfratelli_x

I think I'm somewhere between options 5 n 6 not sure exactly, but voted for 5.

CrazyRabbit

No option for 'We are God'.

When you have reached the end of evolution, know all the secrets of the universe, the only thing left to do is start the journey again. We are part of that journey.

KnifeWRENCH

A few years ago I probably would have voted 2.
Having reconsidered my attitude towards life, I'm now at 5.

I definitely no longer believe in an interventionist God. Whether or not there's some non-interventionist higher power out there, I don't know and tbh I don't care.

Misanthrope wrote: »

I'm surprised at the lack of impartial agnostics.

The problem with that option is the word "equiprobable". I'm not an atheist but I cannot imagine an equal probability of God existing than God not existing.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

I find the problem with people saying that they do or do not believe in God don't really say what they think God is or isn't

Example 1: do you believe in a bearded omnipotent and omnipresent creator who watches down on us from above?
In this case, I'd be a 6.

Example 2: do you beleive in a collective emotional energy that supports us and is supported by us and our emotions?
In this case, I'd be a 2

sligopark

There is a God whether or not you choose to believe it - simple as

Thank god for another religion thread, I need to test my lightning rod!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBOfOoT4Noo

galwayrush

Alex Ferguson is God.:cool:

MagicMarker

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

I find the problem with people saying that they do or do not believe in God don't really say what they think God is or isn't

Example 1: do you believe in a bearded omnipotent and omnipresent creator who watches down on us from above?
In this case, I'd be a 6.

Example 2: do you beleive in a collective emotional energy that supports us and is supported by us and our emotions?
In this case, I'd be a 2

Well in this case I'm referring to the Judeo-Christian God as this generally is what people think of when asked about God, in Ireland anyway!

Stockings

Of all of my friends, I'd say that I'm the last to be considerered "religious". But, I am quietly confident that God is up there and the afterlife is just waiting for me to join it. It's the strangest thing - I'm very skeptical about most things, but I feel very sure about this. I'm very lucky!

DOC09UNAM

Who gives a fúck whether he exists.

sligopark

Stockings wrote: »

I am quietly confident that God is up there and the afterlife is just waiting for me to join it. It's the strangest thing - I'm very skeptical about most things, but I feel very sure about this. I'm very lucky!

There is a God and we are presently part and parcel of that before and after life

the question is where did that life that infuses our bodies much like electricity infuses a light bulb come from?

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

sligopark wrote: »

There is a God whether or not you choose to believe it - simple as

Ah, but what is it you are saying exists? See my post above yours...

MagicMarker wrote: »

Well in this case I'm referring to the Judeo-Christian God as this generally is what people think of when asked about God, in Ireland anyway!

But is everyone else who voted in the poll?

Misanthrope

sligopark wrote: »

There is a God whether or not you choose to believe it - simple as

"simple as" what? Is that your version of QED.Your statement is merely that, and nothing more.It's completely invalid.

I choose not to believe it.................. so where is this god.Try and offer something useful would ya.Or if you're taking the piss throw in a wink emoticon or something.

There are people out there who make statements as unintelligent as that, who actually think they are being serious.

MagicMarker

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

But is everyone else who voted in the poll?

I think it's safe to assume that people know what I meant by 'God' in the OP and voted accordingly.

MagicMarker

Misanthrope wrote: »

"simple as" what? Is that your version of QED.Your statement is merely that, and nothing more.It's completely invalid.

I choose not to believe it.................. so where is this god.Try and offer something useful would ya.Or if you're taking the piss throw in a wink emoticon or something.

There are people out there who make statements as unintelligent as that, who actually think they are being serious.

It's best that you ignore him, trust me.

Dravokivich

really need an atari jaguar here...

i mean seriously.. my boss exists... but i've never seen her so i can't be too sure... but if i have seen her... it's not gonna make a blind difference.... all i want from her are my wages...

as in...

if there's a god... so it gave me life... if there wasn't a god and i'm still living.. who do i owe?

sligopark

something created a universe that ensued with the creation of us - people describe that something as a God - simple as

dvpower

sligopark wrote: »

There is a God and we are presently part and parcel of that before and after life

the question is where did that life that infuses our bodies much like electricity infuses a light bulb come from?

Thor?

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

sligopark wrote: »

something created a universe that ensued with the creation of us - people describe that something as a God - simple as

Still not really answering the question, unless you're saying that you belive that something created us (which is obvious, really)

Misanthrope

galwayrush wrote: »

Alex Ferguson is God.:cool:

Finally, some tangibility.Ok fella.You actually at least brought up physical evidence for your claim.That puts you ahead of all the other pro goddies.Plus there is evidence of a miracle in how he turned a joke like Man U into the powerhouse it is today.

I still don't think he's god.But he's the top contender so far.



Maybe BOD is God.That'd be flippin deadly wouldn't it Fiachra?

What about David Blane

Or Jessica Alba?

WindSock

I think the census is fairly straightforward, only the title is a little confusing as it says Religion rather than Belief.

mikemac

Dravokivich wrote: »

really need an atari jaguar here...

I remember starting threads with polls and had posters looking for this.

The OP provided lots of options and a detailed poll, very good effort

Enough with this stupid and unwritten internet rule about atari jaguar on polls.

epgc3fyqirnbsx

Clapton is God

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

galwayrush wrote: »

Alex Ferguson thinks he is God.:cool:

FYP

Killer Pigeon

Is there really a teapot orbiting Saturn?

(a) Do you believe for certain that there isn't a teapot orbiting Saturn?

(b) Are you unsure if there is a teapot orbiting Saturn and thus hold an agnostic stance to the existence of the teapot orbiting Saturn?

Or, (c) Do you believe for certain that there is a teapot orbiting Saturn?

Note: All does who do not believe in the existence of a teapot orbiting Saturn or are unsure will be placed in a boiling hot pot of tea for eternity and their pain will increase exponentially forever.

sligopark

I am so glad you posted this - my mate just texted me saying he is orbiting saturn in some sort of teapost and won't be able to join me for amss in the morning - I thought it was some sort of bs until this - THANKS