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Ginseng Jita
PAN-EVE TRADING COMPANY
#141 - 2012-07-17 19:32:14 UTC
In my opinion religion in general is a mental disorder. When someone is seen talking to someone that isn't there and seeing things that aren't there - they are diagnosed as being schizophrenic. I think that believing in an all powerful invisible being pretty much falls within the meeaning of being schizophrenic.
Josef Djugashvilis
#142 - 2012-07-17 19:35:05 UTC
stoicfaux wrote:
Josef Djugashvilis wrote:
I think all religions which are based on a belief in some meta-physical being are equally silly.

People who believe in their dreams are silly?

Without dreams, EVE wouldn't exist and you wouldn't have posted what you posted.




So long as they realize that the meta-physical being is just that, a dream, then dream onSmile

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Cede Forster
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#143 - 2012-07-17 19:38:56 UTC  |  Edited by: Cede Forster
now the curious part would be how people who believe in such things happen to end up in EVE and on top of that in amarr space.

that would not be exactly the place i'd expect them to hang out.

but then again, its religion, it ought to be a bit illogical


i am not saying religious people should not play EVE, it would just seem the ideas of both are somewhat ... incompatible considering all the violence and doing bad to others ?
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
#144 - 2012-07-17 19:49:39 UTC
Cede Forster wrote:
now the curious part would be how people who believe in such things happen to end up in EVE and on top of that in amarr space.

that would not be exactly the place i'd expect them to hang out.

but then again, its religion, it ought to be a bit illogical



We're not Amish here Lol. I know it sounds crazy to believe but many church goers go to the same functions as you including bars, sports, movies, or concerts. They may be sitting next to you on the train or in the workplace. They may be your neighbor. Being in a religion does not mean a life in the 17th century Big smile. You are not required to give anything up and in fact you simply gain more. Bless you for that laugh.

p.s. Its funny but a bad google search can take you from religion to this game.

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Corina Jarr
en Welle Shipping Inc.
#145 - 2012-07-17 19:53:54 UTC
Cede Forster wrote:
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i am not saying religious people should not play EVE, it would just seem the ideas of both are somewhat ... incompatible considering all the violence and doing bad to others ?

It isn't required to shoot others and scam them, and lie and cheat and steal and...


Wow... this game is evil.Lol



But really, unless a person is making it personal (trying to force someone out of the game as an example), the violence is all digital (and it is possible to avoid).
Ginseng Jita
PAN-EVE TRADING COMPANY
#146 - 2012-07-17 20:00:21 UTC
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Cede Forster wrote:
now the curious part would be how people who believe in such things happen to end up in EVE and on top of that in amarr space.

that would not be exactly the place i'd expect them to hang out.

but then again, its religion, it ought to be a bit illogical



We're not Amish here Lol. I know it sounds crazy to believe but many church goers go to the same functions as you including bars, sports, movies, or concerts. They may be sitting next to you on the train or in the workplace. They may be your neighbor. Being in a religion does not mean a life in the 17th century Big smile. You are not required to give anything up and in fact you simply gain more. Bless you for that laugh.

p.s. Its funny but a bad google search can take you from religion to this game.


Religious people love nothing more than to meddle in other peoples lives. They want to control womens wombs, they want to make women wear specific clothing, they want to tell you who you can and cannot marry, they want to tell you that science is a false, they wish to instill fear into people by making them think they are going to go to some make believe place filled with fire and brimstone if they do not worship the supreme invisible man in the sky, they are all about controlling people...and having power over the masses.

There are many terms in the world of psychiatry that fit people who share the mental illness known as religion.
Kievan Arakyd
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#147 - 2012-07-17 20:07:14 UTC  |  Edited by: Kievan Arakyd
I think the basic idea of religion is summed up with the image of the pope holding a gold cross while asking people to pray for hungry children.

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pray-for-the-starving-children-while-i-hold-this-gold-cross.jpg

Got my Dust514 key...
Corina Jarr
en Welle Shipping Inc.
#148 - 2012-07-17 20:08:51 UTC
Ginseng Jita wrote:
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Cede Forster wrote:
now the curious part would be how people who believe in such things happen to end up in EVE and on top of that in amarr space.

that would not be exactly the place i'd expect them to hang out.

but then again, its religion, it ought to be a bit illogical



We're not Amish here Lol. I know it sounds crazy to believe but many church goers go to the same functions as you including bars, sports, movies, or concerts. They may be sitting next to you on the train or in the workplace. They may be your neighbor. Being in a religion does not mean a life in the 17th century Big smile. You are not required to give anything up and in fact you simply gain more. Bless you for that laugh.

p.s. Its funny but a bad google search can take you from religion to this game.


Religious people love nothing more than to meddle in other peoples lives. They want to control womens wombs, they want to make women wear specific clothing, they want to tell you who you can and cannot marry, they want to tell you that science is a false, they wish to instill fear into people by making them think they are going to go to some make believe place filled with fire and brimstone if they do not worship the supreme invisible man in the sky, they are all about controlling people...and having power over the masses.

There are many terms in the world of psychiatry that fit people who share the mental illness known as religion.

You make it sound like all religious folk are alike.

Some just want to be left alone and believe what they believe.


And since you can usually (at least in "civilized" countries) leave, they can't force you to do anything either. No more about control than a doctor suggesting a person take vitamins.
Kievan Arakyd
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#149 - 2012-07-17 20:10:47 UTC
Corina Jarr wrote:
Ginseng Jita wrote:
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Cede Forster wrote:
now the curious part would be how people who believe in such things happen to end up in EVE and on top of that in amarr space.

that would not be exactly the place i'd expect them to hang out.

but then again, its religion, it ought to be a bit illogical



We're not Amish here Lol. I know it sounds crazy to believe but many church goers go to the same functions as you including bars, sports, movies, or concerts. They may be sitting next to you on the train or in the workplace. They may be your neighbor. Being in a religion does not mean a life in the 17th century Big smile. You are not required to give anything up and in fact you simply gain more. Bless you for that laugh.

p.s. Its funny but a bad google search can take you from religion to this game.


Religious people love nothing more than to meddle in other peoples lives. They want to control womens wombs, they want to make women wear specific clothing, they want to tell you who you can and cannot marry, they want to tell you that science is a false, they wish to instill fear into people by making them think they are going to go to some make believe place filled with fire and brimstone if they do not worship the supreme invisible man in the sky, they are all about controlling people...and having power over the masses.

There are many terms in the world of psychiatry that fit people who share the mental illness known as religion.

You make it sound like all religious folk are alike.

Some just want to be left alone and believe what they believe.


And since you can usually (at least in "civilized" countries) leave, they can't force you to do anything either. No more about control than a doctor suggesting a person take vitamins.


Except that in places like the US, a group of these idiots get together and try to legislate their religion on the rest of us.

Got my Dust514 key...
Corina Jarr
en Welle Shipping Inc.
#150 - 2012-07-17 20:11:13 UTC
Kievan Arakyd wrote:
I think the basic idea of religion is summed up with the image of the pope holding a gold cross while asking people to pray for hungry children.

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pray-for-the-starving-children-while-i-hold-this-gold-cross.jpg

Yep. And the basic idea of education is summed up by that one teacher who had sex with their student.
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Simi Kusoni
HelloKittyFanclub
#151 - 2012-07-17 20:12:53 UTC
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Cede Forster wrote:
now the curious part would be how people who believe in such things happen to end up in EVE and on top of that in amarr space.

that would not be exactly the place i'd expect them to hang out.

but then again, its religion, it ought to be a bit illogical



We're not Amish here Lol. I know it sounds crazy to believe but many church goers go to the same functions as you including bars, sports, movies, or concerts. They may be sitting next to you on the train or in the workplace. They may be your neighbor. Being in a religion does not mean a life in the 17th century Big smile. You are not required to give anything up and in fact you simply gain more. Bless you for that laugh.

p.s. Its funny but a bad google search can take you from religion to this game.

I'm not sure I'd argue it gives you "more", I mean more of what exactly? It's just a difference of opinion based on the interpretation (or ignorance) of the facts known by an individual.

It would be interesting to see if there's any correlation between perceived quality of life and religiosity though. But IIRC there is in most countries a negative correlation between religiosity, personal income and level of education. There is also, at least in America, a higher chance of an individual in prison being religious than one who is not in prison.

Whilst it is an interesting thought, none of the statistics I've seen link religion to a higher degree of satisfaction with ones life. Seeing religiosty plotted against suicide rates would be pretty fascinating in this regard.

Also, why is this thread not locked yet?

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Corina Jarr
en Welle Shipping Inc.
#152 - 2012-07-17 20:13:17 UTC
Kievan Arakyd wrote:
Corina Jarr wrote:
Ginseng Jita wrote:
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Cede Forster wrote:
now the curious part would be how people who believe in such things happen to end up in EVE and on top of that in amarr space.

that would not be exactly the place i'd expect them to hang out.

but then again, its religion, it ought to be a bit illogical



We're not Amish here Lol. I know it sounds crazy to believe but many church goers go to the same functions as you including bars, sports, movies, or concerts. They may be sitting next to you on the train or in the workplace. They may be your neighbor. Being in a religion does not mean a life in the 17th century Big smile. You are not required to give anything up and in fact you simply gain more. Bless you for that laugh.

p.s. Its funny but a bad google search can take you from religion to this game.


Religious people love nothing more than to meddle in other peoples lives. They want to control womens wombs, they want to make women wear specific clothing, they want to tell you who you can and cannot marry, they want to tell you that science is a false, they wish to instill fear into people by making them think they are going to go to some make believe place filled with fire and brimstone if they do not worship the supreme invisible man in the sky, they are all about controlling people...and having power over the masses.

There are many terms in the world of psychiatry that fit people who share the mental illness known as religion.

You make it sound like all religious folk are alike.

Some just want to be left alone and believe what they believe.


And since you can usually (at least in "civilized" countries) leave, they can't force you to do anything either. No more about control than a doctor suggesting a person take vitamins.


Except that in places like the US, a group of these idiots get together and try to legislate their religion on the rest of us.

Considering much of the US was formed by a religious group, it is rather surprising that there are freedoms allowing you to be separate (for the most part).

Anyway, practically every single law in existence that legislate right and wrong is based on religion.
Josef Djugashvilis
#153 - 2012-07-17 20:13:18 UTC
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Thanks to the wonders of the internet I can spread the word of God to all his lost children, including within this game. While you may feel uncomfortable with our messages of salvation there are many in game who are willing to listen to the words of our lord. But we cannot help the lost without setting up a beacon of light to help guide them back onto the path of salvation. I hope you will understand and good blessing to those who do.

God Bless you.


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Ginseng Jita
PAN-EVE TRADING COMPANY
#154 - 2012-07-17 20:13:21 UTC
Corina Jarr wrote:
Ginseng Jita wrote:
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Cede Forster wrote:
now the curious part would be how people who believe in such things happen to end up in EVE and on top of that in amarr space.

that would not be exactly the place i'd expect them to hang out.

but then again, its religion, it ought to be a bit illogical



We're not Amish here Lol. I know it sounds crazy to believe but many church goers go to the same functions as you including bars, sports, movies, or concerts. They may be sitting next to you on the train or in the workplace. They may be your neighbor. Being in a religion does not mean a life in the 17th century Big smile. You are not required to give anything up and in fact you simply gain more. Bless you for that laugh.

p.s. Its funny but a bad google search can take you from religion to this game.


Religious people love nothing more than to meddle in other peoples lives. They want to control womens wombs, they want to make women wear specific clothing, they want to tell you who you can and cannot marry, they want to tell you that science is a false, they wish to instill fear into people by making them think they are going to go to some make believe place filled with fire and brimstone if they do not worship the supreme invisible man in the sky, they are all about controlling people...and having power over the masses.

There are many terms in the world of psychiatry that fit people who share the mental illness known as religion.


You make it sound like all religious folk are alike.



Sorry to generalize, but when it comes to religion, I have no room to discriminate.
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
#155 - 2012-07-17 20:13:59 UTC
Ginseng Jita wrote:
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Cede Forster wrote:
now the curious part would be how people who believe in such things happen to end up in EVE and on top of that in amarr space.

that would not be exactly the place i'd expect them to hang out.

but then again, its religion, it ought to be a bit illogical



We're not Amish here Lol. I know it sounds crazy to believe but many church goers go to the same functions as you including bars, sports, movies, or concerts. They may be sitting next to you on the train or in the workplace. They may be your neighbor. Being in a religion does not mean a life in the 17th century Big smile. You are not required to give anything up and in fact you simply gain more. Bless you for that laugh.

p.s. Its funny but a bad google search can take you from religion to this game.


Religious people love nothing more than to meddle in other peoples lives. They want to control womens wombs, they want to make women wear specific clothing, they want to tell you who you can and cannot marry, they want to tell you that science is a false, they wish to instill fear into people by making them think they are going to go to some make believe place filled with fire and brimstone if they do not worship the supreme invisible man in the sky, they are all about controlling people...and having power over the masses.

There are many terms in the world of psychiatry that fit people who share the mental illness known as religion.



Whoa, a whole lot of bad information right there, you poor child. It appears that you have read some propaganda about one group and applied it to all. Please keep an open mind in knowing that in each religion is like a tree with branches moving outward in every direction, it is just a matter of finding the branch that fits you. I can assure you that I have done none of those things that you have mentioned above nor is any of it preached. We are about love and understanding, not fashion tips and dating services. I can understand if you do not feel the need to explore the issue further and learn that we are not as dark ages as that implies, and God Bless you for voicing your concerns, I hope you have a better understanding after today.

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Kievan Arakyd
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#156 - 2012-07-17 20:14:39 UTC
Corina Jarr wrote:
Kievan Arakyd wrote:
I think the basic idea of religion is summed up with the image of the pope holding a gold cross while asking people to pray for hungry children.

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pray-for-the-starving-children-while-i-hold-this-gold-cross.jpg

Yep. And the basic idea of education is summed up by that one teacher who had sex with their student.
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If by teacher you mean priest at a Catholic school, then yes.

Got my Dust514 key...
Corina Jarr
en Welle Shipping Inc.
#157 - 2012-07-17 20:16:14 UTC
Ginseng Jita wrote:
Corina Jarr wrote:
Ginseng Jita wrote:
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Cede Forster wrote:
now the curious part would be how people who believe in such things happen to end up in EVE and on top of that in amarr space.

that would not be exactly the place i'd expect them to hang out.

but then again, its religion, it ought to be a bit illogical



We're not Amish here Lol. I know it sounds crazy to believe but many church goers go to the same functions as you including bars, sports, movies, or concerts. They may be sitting next to you on the train or in the workplace. They may be your neighbor. Being in a religion does not mean a life in the 17th century Big smile. You are not required to give anything up and in fact you simply gain more. Bless you for that laugh.

p.s. Its funny but a bad google search can take you from religion to this game.


Religious people love nothing more than to meddle in other peoples lives. They want to control womens wombs, they want to make women wear specific clothing, they want to tell you who you can and cannot marry, they want to tell you that science is a false, they wish to instill fear into people by making them think they are going to go to some make believe place filled with fire and brimstone if they do not worship the supreme invisible man in the sky, they are all about controlling people...and having power over the masses.

There are many terms in the world of psychiatry that fit people who share the mental illness known as religion.


You make it sound like all religious folk are alike.



Sorry to generalize, but when it comes to religion, I have no room to discriminate.

I see. I guess all blacks are gang members with poor speech. And all Hispanics are trying to steal jobs in the US. And all Native Americans run casinos...
Kievan Arakyd
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#158 - 2012-07-17 20:16:45 UTC


Except that, all fo the founding fathers of the US wanted to keep religion and government separate. Just more parroting what you hear in church.

Got my Dust514 key...
Fiona Tsero
Doomheim
#159 - 2012-07-17 20:16:49 UTC
I didn't want to get involved in this nonsensical debate, but now I don't really have a choice.

Ginseng Jita wrote:
(1)Religious people love nothing more than to meddle in other peoples lives. (2)They want to control womens wombs, (3)they want to make women wear specific clothing, (4)they want to tell you who you can and cannot marry, (5)they want to tell you that science is a false, (6)they wish to instill fear into people by making them think they are going to go to some make believe place filled with fire and brimstone if they do not worship the supreme invisible man in the sky, they are all (7)about controlling people...and having power over the masses.

There are many terms in the world of psychiatry that fit people who share the mental illness known as religion.


1 - True religion is nothing more than the search for the Infinite Truth. If someone is trying to instruct you, they want to help you reach this Truth. If someone does do it in order to meddle, then they aren't following a true religion, but are merely using it as an excuse to meddle. These people would meddle whether they were the Pope or the leader of the Atheist group down the street.

2 - The issue is about life and death, if someone says abortion/contraception is wrong, then they're concerned about the life of a child. The choice is having intercourse or not.

3 - This is a blanket statement that does not apply to all. Some do or would force women to wear certain types of clothing (Islam, more fundamental Christian groups), while others suggest what would be good, and others don't care.

4 - Religious groups believe that marriage is a covenant between two people before God. Therefore, of course they would have a say in who people can marry. Civil marriage is another matter.

5 - True religions believe that Reason and Religion are infinitely compatible, since both stem from the same source. If a religious group tells you the principles of science are evil, then you should definitely run away from that group.

6 - Some, maybe, but once again, be wary of blanket statements.

7 - Religious groups aren't the only ones that seek power. If a self-proclaimed religious group does seek power, then it is no religious group at all, and is a cult instead.
Corina Jarr
en Welle Shipping Inc.
#160 - 2012-07-17 20:18:07 UTC  |  Edited by: Corina Jarr
Kievan Arakyd wrote:
Corina Jarr wrote:
Kievan Arakyd wrote:
I think the basic idea of religion is summed up with the image of the pope holding a gold cross while asking people to pray for hungry children.

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pray-for-the-starving-children-while-i-hold-this-gold-cross.jpg

Yep. And the basic idea of education is summed up by that one teacher who had sex with their student.
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If by teacher you mean priest at a Catholic school, then yes.

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