An open apology to the 84% of devout Catholics

Rabidlamb

Educated by the knowledge contained in the census I would like to apologise for forcing my atheist beliefs on you these past few years.
I confess to thinking that those who were religious as enlightened as a 12 year old believing in Santa but the sheer weight of your lobby has destroyed my argument.
Had I known I represented such a miniscule minority I would have never questioned your church, I'm sorry.

This week the pews will heave with the mass of 3.6 million people professing their faith.
Standing room only as the cars stand triple parked outside.
I ask only as one thing of you true disciples of God . . . . . forgive me.

Sunnyisland

Your forgiven by me Rabidlamb.

mikemac1

Three Hail Marys and you'll be forgiven OP

Oh and a large donation to my bank account

Go in peace my son

marty1985

Stop smarting, move on.

Gordon Gecko

ego te absolvo

Owen_S

OP you better watch your back, some really angry Catholics may read this thread and forgive you.

Temptamperu

When you think of the percentage of "catholics" also remember what the most watched TV show is and who is at the top of the charts and who tops the best sellers list.

Sometimes its better to be the minority.

BrokenArrows

The census needs to have a condition that you need to regularly practice the religion that you put down.

Stercus Accidit

marty1985 wrote: »

Stop smarting, move on.

And start stupiding like the rest of the 84%!

djk1000

Stayed in the mothers house on census night, she filled in the form, ergo I'm one of the 84%......my bad :-(

Benny_Cake

BrokenArrows wrote: »

The census needs to have a condition that you need to regularly practice the religion that you put down.

What, the CSO are supposed to cold-call people on Sunday mornings to check if they're at home?!

3hn2givr7mx1sc

An Atheists are better than everyone thread. Class, it's so original!

phasers

What is it with athiests and the need to be smug about absolutely everything? So a lot of people put Catholic as their religion in the census, who cares?

AboutTwoFiddy

The only reason the figure is so high is because mammy's all over the country filled out the forms for the entire family.

Balmed Out

Athiests the new Jehovas witnesses

partyatmygaff

Temptamperu wrote: »

When you think of the percentage of "catholics" also remember what the most watched TV show is and who is at the top of the charts and who tops the best sellers list.

Sometimes its better to be the minority.

The majority of people also believe that the Earth is round.

I guess this is just one of those times where the minority is only right if you just so happen to count yourself as one of them?

Benny_Cake

phasers wrote: »

What is it with athiests and the need to be smug about absolutely everything? So a lot of people put Catholic as their religion in the census, who cares?

To quote South Park:

"Our answer to the Great Question is the only logical one. Our Science is great. Let us not forget the great Richard Dawkins who finally freed the world of religion long ago. Dawkins knew that logic and reason were the way of the future, but it wasn't until he met his beautiful wife that he learned using logic and reason isn't enough. You have to be a dick to everyone who doesn't think like you."

Benny_Cake

partyatmygaff wrote: »

The majority of people also believe that the Earth is round.

I guess this is just one of those times where the minority is only right if you just so happen to count yourself as one of them?

Indeed, we should all be supporting Fianna Fail following that logic.

Grayson

Rabidlamb wrote: »

Educated by the knowledge contained in the census I would like to apologise for forcing my atheist beliefs on you these past few years.
I confess to thinking that those who were religious as enlightened as a 12 year old believing in Santa but the sheer weight of your lobby has destroyed my argument.
Had I known I represented such a miniscule minority I would have never questioned your church, I'm sorry.

This week the pews will heave with the mass of 3.6 million people professing their faith.
Standing room only as the cars stand triple parked outside.
I ask only as one thing of you true disciples of God . . . . . forgive me.

You had me at educated...

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lesserspottedchloe

Temptamperu wrote: »

When you think of the percentage of "catholics" also remember what the most watched TV show is and who is at the top of the charts and who tops the best sellers list.

Sometimes its better to be the minority.

Very well said. This country makes me laugh sometimes

tonycascarino

phasers wrote: »

What is it with athiests and the need to be smug about absolutely everything? So a lot of people put Catholic as their religion in the census, who cares?

It's insecurity I think

RichieC

partyatmygaff wrote: »

The majority of people also believe that the Earth is round.

I guess this is just one of those times where the minority is only right if you just so happen to count yourself as one of them?

:pac:

Flawless response.

gurramok

The God Squad are quick onto this thread OP, throw some rosary beads over your monitor and you'll be fine!

starbelgrade

phasers wrote: »

What is it with athiests and the need to be smug about absolutely everything?

Some atheists are so annoying, they make you want to take up religion just to piss them off.

stovelid

I have nothing worthwhile or non-repetitive to add here and I'm an insufferable student bore that still lives with my ma but I'd just like to sneer at people and be thanked for it.

Cheers.

Andy!!

partyatmygaff wrote: »

The majority of people also believe that the Earth is round.

Spherical you mean.

Benny_Cake

gurramok wrote: »

The God Squad are quick onto this thread OP, throw some rosary beads over your monitor and you'll be fine!

Don't forget the holy water, and plenty of it.

Duggys Housemate

Rabidlamb wrote: »

Educated by the knowledge contained in the census I would like to apologise for forcing my atheist beliefs on you these past few years.
I confess to thinking that those who were religious as enlightened as a 12 year old believing in Santa but the sheer weight of your lobby has destroyed my argument.
Had I known I represented such a miniscule minority I would have never questioned your church, I'm sorry.

This week the pews will heave with the mass of 3.6 million people professing their faith.
Standing room only as the cars stand triple parked outside.
I ask only as one thing of you true disciples of God . . . . . forgive me.

Look, if the keyboard warriors of Internet atheism actually did something useful in their miserable little lives, something social, something fun people might be inclined to listen. The cultural Catholics in the census probably sign as Catholic as they do occasional Catholic stuff, like communions etc. a social movement which wanted to compete would have to have some to replace these ceremonies. Bitching and moaning with your fellow shut ins does not a social movement make.

Duggys Housemate

starbelgrade wrote: »

Some atheists are so annoying, they make you want to take up religion just to piss them off.

Yep. From now on I am going to be religious in every census, I'll change the religion every time though.

philologos

gurramok wrote: »

The God Squad are quick onto this thread OP, throw some rosary beads over your monitor and you'll be fine!

I don't know, what I saw was mostly atheists patting themselves on the back for sharing the same worldview.

krudler

phasers wrote: »

What is it with athiests and the need to be smug about absolutely everything? So a lot of people put Catholic as their religion in the census, who cares?

those who'd like to see a properly secular state where statistics arent needlessly skewed by people with no backbone.

Temptamperu

starbelgrade wrote: »

Some atheists are so annoying, they make you want to take up religion just to piss them off.

Tis why I don't count myself an atheist. I don't believe in god nor heaven, but I am not an atheist either.

krudler

Temptamperu wrote: »

Tis why I don't count myself an atheist. I don't believe in god nor heaven, but I am not an atheist either.

catholic? :pac:

Micky Dolenz

You do know you have a whole other forum to talk about "religion" in?

God left After Hours years ago.

WindSock

Where did it say 'devout' on the census?

Diabhal Beag

Whenever I see an Atheist going on about how stupid religious types are I always picture them sticking out the tongue in an equally childish fashion. Thankfully most Atheists aren't that way.

Owen_S

Since both atheists and Christians have been mocked: what's up with those damn agnostics eh? Make your mind up ffs :mad:

Jimoslimos

Temptamperu wrote: »

Tis why I don't count myself an atheist. I don't believe in god nor heaven, but I am not an atheist either.

Well as long as you've found a way to feel superior to both.

WindSock

Owen_S wrote: »

Since both atheists and Christians have been mocked: what's up with those damn agnostics eh? Make your mind up ffs :mad:

No!

eh. Ok.

Wait. Nah...oh forget it.

livinsane

I'm not religious anymore but I do daily say "oh my God" or "by Christ" or "Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the donkey".

If someone told me they were an atheist, I'd probably laugh. I hate when people put labels on everything. Just say that you're not religious. Makes you sound like less of a knob.

HUNK

Just call yourself an agnostic. That way you can feel smug and superior to everybody












*even though most people who call themselves agnostics are actually atheists lololol :pac:

Micky Dolenz

livinsane wrote: »

I'm not religious anymore but I do daily say "oh my God" or "by Christ" or "Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the donkey".

If someone told me they were an atheist, I'd probably laugh. I hate when people put labels on everything. Just say that you're not religious. Makes you sound like less of a knob.

I hear ya, I used to live with this house mate, they would put labels on everything, wouldn't stop me borrowing his milk though.

phasers

phasers wrote: »

So a lot of people put Catholic as their religion in the census, who cares?

Clerical abuse victims.

shizz

Temptamperu wrote: »

Tis why I don't count myself an atheist. I don't believe in god nor heaven, but I am not an atheist either.

Well I hate to break it to you, but you are by default.

Atheists aren't in a group like a religion. Atheism is just the lack of a belief in a God.

LimGal

How does that saying go again......''there is no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole''!!:rolleyes:

Duggys Housemate

Deleted User wrote: »

Clerical abuse victims.

I'd say some of them registered as Catholic.

cassel16

It doesn't give an option "devout Catholic" on the census form and I doubt anyone wrote it in. A lot of people put it down because they're lapsed or cultural catholics.

LimGal

LimGal wrote: »

How does that saying go again......''there is no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole''!!:rolleyes:

...

Grayson

starbelgrade wrote: »

Some atheists are so annoying, they make you want to take up religion just to piss them off.

I hate those cnuts. And I'm an atheist. They're as irritating as someone who has claimed to find the one true path to God.

Duggys Housemate

shizz wrote: »

Well I hate to break it to you, but you are by default.

Atheists aren't in a group like a religion. Atheism is just the lack of a belief in a God.

Sure, it's not a group.. But the Dawkinites suck.

Benny_Cake

LimGal wrote: »

How does that saying go again......''there is no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole''!!:rolleyes:

I'm a Christian but I've always hated that expression - it's patronising.