What do you think of Christianity?

philologos · 02-04-2009 08:20PM #1

I just want to run a quick poll to check out what peoples opinions are of Christianity on this section of the forum, I've left a couple of options on the poll. I'm going to avoid posting in the thread as I want to see your feedback independent of my input. I personally believe in Christ, but I want to see what people at large think. Hopefully I'll find some good answers when I return, and some of these may be of use in helping me to understand what others think.

galwayrush · 02-04-2009 08:22PM

I don't believe but it has a positive influence on those who do.

I reckon the Lions found us tasty back in the day.:rolleyes:

towel401 · 02-04-2009 08:22PM

I don't believe but it has a positive influence on those who do.

Christianity is daycent boi.

MagicMarker · 02-04-2009 08:22PM

Christianity is the greatest practical joke ever pulled.

Hazys · 02-04-2009 08:26PM

Considering its leader said condoms makes aids worse in Africa, i think the answer is very obvious.

SoWatchaWant · 02-04-2009 08:36PM

I think not one religious nut or crazy creationist should reflect badly on his religion. There are some nuts out there, but it doesn't mean the religion is wrong.

I don't know what to think about Christianity, but that doesn't mean I don't care. The more I thnk about it, the less sure I am.

Hazys · 02-04-2009 08:39PM

I dont think there has ever been a time or place in the World where the Catholic church has changed the world for the better. Since the middle ages the Church has consistenly abused its followers and its position in society. Whether it was scaring people to give money and the crusades in the middle ages to present day covering up of child abuse and disagreeing with proven scientific fact that can save lives. The list of wrongdoings goes on.

I dont want to sh1t on the work on the individual priests and nuns who have done terrific work in helping people but overall Christianity like all religions have ruled by fear and thank god (pun?) its dying out in the modern 1st world with better education and worldwide knowledge.

connundrum · 02-04-2009 08:39PM

I'm all for bank holidays.

Therefore I'm all for Catholicism, and by default Christianity.

God is teh king of long weekends!

Genghiz Cohen · 02-04-2009 08:43PM

I've made my views clear, nay to the faithies!

wes · 02-04-2009 08:45PM

No problems with Christianity. Went to a CBS and the Priests were sounds enough and never bothered me.

MooseJam · 02-04-2009 08:45PM

Garbage

Itsallzen · 02-04-2009 08:45PM

I find that Christians are hypocritical and overly judgemental.

Christians, a great bunch of lads!

stakey · 02-04-2009 08:46PM

A very very dangerous cult that worships a two thousand (and a bit) year old zombie that demands his followers engage in cannibalism to get into his kingdom... :pac:

live2thewire · 02-04-2009 08:46PM

i may not believe in god but im cool with all religion i dont like to make bad comment about 1 billion people

Dinner · 02-04-2009 08:46PM

On a small (parish type) level it can have a good influence and help people.
But over all it's done nothing but cost lives and hold civilisation back over the centuries. And this is for religion as a whole and not specifically christianity.

The pope's latest comments just go to show that this is still the case.

stakey · 02-04-2009 08:50PM

Dinner wrote: »

On a small (parish type) level it can have a good influence and help people.

On a small parish level it's also ripped apart hundreds of peoples lives in Ireland and across the globe thanks to a huge problem within its ranks.

Stercus Accidit · 02-04-2009 08:50PM

I find that Christianity has a destructive impact on society.

Chose option 4, hovering over option 5 a lot though.

Its highly hypocritical, and in a position of power and protection by society it does not deserve, but I think this of all religions or cults.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 02-04-2009 08:50PM

I find that Christianity has a destructive impact on society.

Personal opinion? I think it is a joke. Not even getting into the nitty gritty parts of it...

Stompbox · 02-04-2009 08:52PM

Absolute codswallop. I used to be quite tolerant of peoples religious beliefs but after witnessing the severe injustices practiced in the name of religion I declare them all to be ignorant opportunists.

02-04-2009 08:53PM

I find that Christians are hypocritical and overly judgemental.

In general a fairly nondescript religion (in itself, rather than effects on people), where catholic mass is a fairly typical primitive ritual.
Nothing profound or interesting about it in all honesty. Far more interesting religions and myths out there.

Chong · 02-04-2009 08:54PM

I don't believe but it has a positive influence on those who do.

I am happy to say I am a practising Catholic, and have a strong faith.

But hey let all the cool people come out and say religion sucks and bash other peoples beliefs, its the cool thing to do now right?

Dinner · 02-04-2009 08:55PM

stakey wrote: »

On a small parish level it's also ripped apart hundreds of peoples lives in Ireland and across the globe thanks to a huge problem within its ranks.

Very true, but I said that it can have a positive influence, not that it always does.

Joost wrote: »

I am happy to say I am a practising Catholic, and have a strong faith.

But hey let all the cool people come out and say religion sucks and bash other peoples beliefs, its the cool thing to do now right?

Just because someone thinks that religion has, overall, a negative influence doesn't mean that they're trying to be 'cool'. It just means that they don't belive it, and to think that the rise in secularism is caused by this, is naive to say the least.

My name is URL · 02-04-2009 08:56PM

I find that Christianity has a destructive impact on society.

I think there was a time where Christianity and other religious beliefs were extremely important. To make people believe that doing bad things would condemn their souls whether they were caught or not was the best way to dissuade such behavior. All religions preach the same message, be good.

In today's world however, religion has struggled to evolve parallel to us. The Vatican etc try too hard to stick to the old ways of thinking, and that is a huge mistake.

I am Agnostic, but still spiritual on some level. I don't need to feel a part of any school of thought.

Overall, Christianity is not a bad thing but how it's interpreted by those who promote it will be it's downfall.

02-04-2009 08:56PM

I find that Christians are hypocritical and overly judgemental.

Joost wrote: »

I am happy to say I am a practising Catholic, and have a strong faith.

But hey let all the cool people come out and say religion sucks and bash other peoples beliefs, its the cool thing to do now right?

More like the possible thing to do now, now that we aren't all afraid of what the next door neighbours and priest think[or so one hopes]. I'm sure the newfound freedom will settle down eventually

MagicMarker · 02-04-2009 08:57PM

Joost wrote: »

I am happy to say I am a practising Catholic, and have a strong faith.

But hey let all the cool people come out and say religion sucks and bash other peoples beliefs, its the cool thing to do now right?

Yeah, we're all just trying to be cool. Good call.

02-04-2009 08:57PM

I find that Christians are hypocritical and overly judgemental.

MagicMarker wrote: »

Yeah, we're all just trying to be cool. Good call.

my mommy says I'm cool ;(

Hazys · 02-04-2009 08:58PM

Joost wrote: »

But hey let all the cool people come out and say religion sucks and bash other peoples beliefs, its the cool thing to do now right?

The question was asked "What do you think of Christianity?" so people answered.

MagicMarker · 02-04-2009 08:58PM

bluewolf wrote: »

my mommy says I'm cool ;(

Is she a christian?

Four-Too · 02-04-2009 08:58PM

I don't believe but it has a positive influence on those who do.

I'm fine with Christianity, but don't like the religions in it. If you followthe words of Christ and accept him as your personal Lord and saviour, you are a true Christian. Most people are Christian in name only, they are not really Christians

partyatmygaff · 02-04-2009 08:59PM

I don't believe but it has a positive influence on those who do.

Hazys wrote: »

Considering its leader said condoms makes aids worse in Africa, i think the answer is very obvious.

Actually thats the leader of the roman catholic church not christianity....

There are other denominations in the world you know.... besides the anglicans, presybterians, orthodox etc etc

Chong · 02-04-2009 08:59PM

I don't believe but it has a positive influence on those who do.

bluewolf wrote: »

More like the possible thing to do now, now that we aren't all afraid of what the next door neighbours and priest think[or so one hopes]. I'm sure the newfound freedom will settle down eventually

Firstly I am not Irish and ya the priests/church have done irreprocable damage to religion in this country, anyways at the end of the day I believe in 2 things God and Jesus.

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