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[Solfiner]

My family does celebrate all typical Christian holidays. Easter, Christmas, and all that jazz. We just take it all at face value.

Same here. I like presents dammit.

 

[GamerGuy09]

That was a joke about Pastafarianism.

I don't know what that is, but I assume spaghetti is involved.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

I don't know what that is, but I assume spaghetti is involved.

It's.... something....

 

[epicmartin7]

Pastafarianism.

Well, now we know what Mario's religion is.

 

[Solfiner]

Let's all just convert to Happy Happyism.

 

[PushDustIn]

It's funny. In Japan Christmas is still celebrated.

However it's more of a lovers holiday. People typically go out with their lover that day. I went to Disney Sea with my mom on Christmas when she visited me. It was a sea of couples (many holding various Duffy the Disney Bears)

Oh, and eat KFC and Christmas cake.

KFC was able to convince Japan that Christmas is when people eat chicken.

 

[Deleted member]

I'm a foodist. I believe in food. ;3; so tasty...

 

[Bananija]

I don't know what that is, but I assume spaghetti is involved.

Pastafarianism is pretty cool, I once made a work on it and I regret nothing.

 

[GamerGuy09]

It's funny. In Japan Christmas is still celebrated.

However it's more of a lovers holiday. People typically go out with their lover that day. I went to Disney Sea with my mom on Christmas when she visited me. It was a sea of couples (many holding various Duffy the Disney Bears)

Oh, and eat KFC and Christmas cake.

KFC was able to convince Japan that Christmas is when people eat chicken.

Yeah, marketing can do crazy things like make traditions actually.

 

[Solfiner]

Blue blue...

I feel so much happier.

Join me and become happy.

Blue blue...

Itoi pls.

 

[A Distant Demon]

People typically go out with their lover .
I went with my mom

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Taking things out of context is always fun.

Recently i've started liking the idea that a god created the universe with the Big Bang and just let science exist with no religion being right but somewhere in the ballpark.

Alternatively I really like the Olympians. It just seems like such a petty existence would be ruled by petty, squabbling gods.

 

[epicmartin7]

Oh, and eat KFC and Christmas cake.

KFC was able to convince Japan that Christmas is when people eat chicken.

KFC was able to convince Japan

KFC was able

KFC

KFC

Spoiler

TAKE ME WITH YOU.

 

[Deleted member]

Blue blue...

I feel so much happier.

Join me and become happy.

Blue blue...

Itoi pls.

What is the God of your religion? Depending on your answer, how much I will convert into it will be decided

 

[Das Koopa]

I take a variety of cues from different beliefs.

Most of all, I separate a belief in God from science. If something is supernatural, it inherently can't be tested by scientific methods that we're currently aware of. God would be a being capable of creating the gravitational singularity (an inherently infinite object in terms of mass and energy) that expanded in the Big Bang, meaning God would be a being outside the laws of our Universe. Probably, anyway. Philosophy gets really screwy when you start asking questions like "What is nothing", "What is a pre-Universe", "Is it possible our Universe exists inside of another", etc.

I do believe in a God, but I don't really think modern religion can adequately interpret what a real-life God would be like. I do believe in the religious method of treating others well - as in, I believe in much of what Jesus said, but I think the Bible (and other religious texts) are a mixture of parables, metaphors, and some truth sprinkled with storytelling.

For example; I believe a localized flood probably did occur that inspired the story of Noah, but the Bible made it into a story. We know (factually) that no such worldwide flood could have occurred. There isn't a sufficient amount of water, there is no record of a land bridge from the Middle East to Australia, there's no way herbivores could've survived if all plant life was drowned, there's no archaeological evidence of it occurring, etc.

But we can make an educated guess that the story may have originated from tales passed down from generations that started with a family surviving some flood. It gets exaggerated, details are left out, and it eventually becomes something written in a religious text.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

It's funny. In Japan Christmas is still celebrated.

However it's more of a lovers holiday. People typically go out with their lover that day. I went to Disney Sea with my mom on Christmas when she visited me. It was a sea of couples (many holding various Duffy the Disney Bears)

Oh, and eat KFC and Christmas cake.

KFC was able to convince Japan that Christmas is when people eat chicken.

Oh no....

Japan gets to eat the worst of American Fast Food on a holiday...

No wonder they aren't Christian.

 

[Godzillathewonderdog]

I'm an Atheist, though I was raised to be a Catholic. I'm the only Atheist in my family that I know of.

 

[Khoru]

i hope rh4 gets localized. just for this to become a meme.

 

[DoodleDuck97]

It's possible, but I think Sakurai said something about wanting DLC not to feel like it was cut content.

It depends. If Bowser Jr. Got cut, it would be just barely. Maybe they would finish him and release him for free? He's in a very different boat that the Rhythm Heaven character or Chrom who didn't get far.

Might as well kill two birds with one stone here.
But say Ice Climbers became functional on the 3ds.
And they were brought back. Would they be Free or do you think they would charge us.
Just curious to see how you dudes feel

 

[Deleted member]

i hope rh4 gets localized. just for this to become a meme.

I wish more people thought like you

 

[Swamp Sensei]

For example; I believe a localized flood probably did occur that inspired the story of Noah, but the Bible made it into a story. We know (factually) that no such worldwide flood could have occurred. There isn't a sufficient amount of water, there is no record of a land bridge from the Middle East to Australia, there's no way herbivores could've survived if all plant life was drowned, there's no archaeological evidence of it occurring, etc.

But we can make an educated guess that the story may have originated from tales passed down from generations that started with a family surviving some flood. It gets exaggerated, details are left out, and it eventually becomes something written in a religious text.

To feed this idea some more, there was an old battle (can't remember which one) where Israelite texts claimed Yahweh saved them by keeping the walls of a city strong and hard.

The enemies (whom I also can't remember) said their god allowed them trap them in their own city, forcing them to act like cowards.

A lot of it is more relative that you think.

Especially since a lot of the New Testament (whether true or not) is personal stories (about their memories of Jesus which can be warped) or opinion articles from the disciples and Paul.

 

[BluePikmin11]

I'm one those "agnostic" who believes Christianity a bit more, but I don't really do that much of the tradition. I'm scared that whatever god I pray too, the true God of a certain religion will appear and I find out I have the wrong beliefs and I'll be sent to whatever hell the god sends me to. .-.

 

[Champ Gold]

Oh no....

Japan gets to eat the worst of American Fast Food on a holiday...

No wonder they aren't Christian.

Taco Bell is way worst than KFC. Besides, Japan had nice taste in fired chicken (But that's because they haven't had Frenchy's)

Might as well kill two birds with one stone here.
But say Ice Climbers became functional on the 3ds.
And they were brought back. Would they be Free or do you think they would charge us.
Just curious to see how you dudes feel

If they got them working? Charge us less but it doesn't really need to be free but make it cost less than other fighters

 

[Kenith]

It's funny. In Japan Christmas is still celebrated.

However it's more of a lovers holiday. People typically go out with their lover that day. I went to Disney Sea with my mom on Christmas when she visited me. It was a sea of couples (many holding various Duffy the Disney Bears)

Oh, and eat KFC and Christmas cake.

KFC was able to convince Japan that Christmas is when people eat chicken.

KFC was able to convince Japan that Christmas is when people eat chicken.

For no reason at all, I feel it's absolutely necessary I put this exact quote in my signature.

 

[Tree Gelbman]

Yeah. Most of the Asian cultures have great taste in fried chicken. There are some Asian owned restaurants I have eaten at that have had better fried chicken than even a southern specialty type restaurant.

 

[Chrono.]

I'm pretty sure I'm Agnostic at this point, I was raised in a Catholic household so I always went with "yeah I'm Catholic" but I always felt pretty dubious about it, even as a kid.

 

[PushDustIn]

Might as well kill two birds with one stone here.
But say Ice Climbers became functional on the 3ds.
And they were brought back. Would they be Free or do you think they would charge us.
Just curious to see how you dudes feel

100% charged. They were planned, but I don't think a lot of their assets were made.

Salty fact of the day: they were probably cut before Chrom or the Rhythm Heaven character as their Emblem data isn't even in the game. I think they were trying to get them to work before Sakurai joined development full time (before Kid Icarus was finished).

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Seems that the majority of people who answered are Christian.

Agnostics and Atheists are close behind.

Still no Hindus or Muslims.

 

[Solfiner]

I have a question for the Americans here: how much of other religions do you learn about in school over there? It depends on the school too obviously, but I'm just curious.

 

[Deleted member]

i hope rh4 gets localized. just for this to become a meme.

There's only room for one RH meme 'round these parts....

 

[Deleted member]

I like to believe that if there is a God, it's a giant llama and after you die, it will grant you one last wish
So I can wish to send a message back to Earth that says
"POKEMON ARE REAL, YOUR LIFE IS A LIE.
BOW DOWN TO THE LLAMA GOD WHILE THERE IS TIME"
But then I realize someone would probably have already done that if it was true

 

[Tree Gelbman]

I'm most likely Agnostic bordering on Atheist.

I believe in the potential for an all knowing God or Creator, but also believe that it's quite a far fetched thing to believe without more than really what amounts to a years old written book and the other small ''proofs" most religions use.

 

[Das Koopa]

I'm one those "agnostic" who believes Christianity a bit more, but I don't really do that much of the tradition. I'm scared that whatever god I pray too, the true God of a certain religion will appear and I find out I have the wrong beliefs and I'll be sent to whatever hell the god sends me to. .-.

This is an inherent flaw with the concept of Hell to me - an omnipotent God capable of creating our Universe should be aware that everyone on Earth is dealt the same hand when it comes to God. Everybody has faith that their own God exists, it's hard to distinguish which faith is more credible, etc. A God should logically be aware of this, meaning that the conclusion that God sends people to hell for a lack of belief is inherently absurd. I mean, if he's omnipotent, this means he should literally be an infinite being, being as aware of each microsecond of our daily lives as he is of every atom. That's the nature of omnipotence.

So I don't believe hell can exist, and I believe that it's used primarily as a deceptive "recruitment" tool by religion to scare people into religion. There are a number of ways people can corrupt religion for gain. Just look at Televangelists. They basically steal money from unsuspecting and desperate people looking for answers.

 

[Chrono.]

I have a question for the Americans here: how much of other religions do you learn about in school over there? It depends on the school too obviously, but I'm just curious.

I live in Puerto Rico but I'll give this a shot.

Zero.

We didn't learn anything about religion, nor did they ever talk about it. I think they didn't allow it on public schools but I'm not so sure about that part lol.

 

[Kenith]

I have a question for the Americans here: how much of other religions do you learn about in school over there? It depends on the school too obviously, but I'm just curious.

None at all. In US schools talking about religion is pretty much taboo, unless it's related to history or something.
Supposedly because of different beliefs.

 

[DaybreakHorizon]

For people doubting how good Pokemon Go could be, the developers already have a good track record with this sort of thing.
http://kotaku.com/pokemon-go-could-be-amazing-and-maybe-a-bit-dangerous-1729880912
I do agree that we need to see more of the game to truly judge it, but for now we shouldn't be worried.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

I have a question for the Americans here: how much of other religions do you learn about in school over there? It depends on the school too obviously, but I'm just curious.

I was taught the basics of the "Big Five."

Chrisitanity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.

I was raised in a private school though so that may have something to do with it.

 

[Solfiner]

I live in Puerto Rico but I'll give this a shot.

Zero.

We didn't learn anything about religion, nor did they ever talk about it. I think they didn't allow it on public schools but I'm not so sure about that part lol.

None at all. In US schools talking about religion is pretty much taboo, unless it's related to history or something.
Supposedly because of different beliefs.

Wow, that's interesting. Over here we learn equally about the major religions, and a bit less about the smaller ones. It's also illegal to push beliefs onto students, which is a great law since it supports free will and respect.

Honestly, I don't care what you believe. As long as you treat others with respect and act like a decent human being I can respect you back.

 

[Champ Gold]

I'm one those "agnostic" who believes Christianity a bit more, but I don't really do that much of the tradition. I'm scared that whatever god I pray too, the true God of a certain religion will appear and I find out I have the wrong beliefs and I'll be sent to whatever hell the god sends me to. .-.

You'll never be sent to hell because of your beliefs but moreso of your character and as long as you believe in him. Trust me Blue, you're a nice guy. They wouldn't keep out a guy like you.
I don't like going to detail because religion is delicate thing to converse about. But I know from teachings that your beliefs will rarely keep you out.

None at all. In US schools talking about religion is pretty much taboo, unless it's related to history or something.
Supposedly because of different beliefs.

It's mostly due to separation of church and state in the Constitution. It's one of the reasons why there's a moment of silence rather than a prayer. They don't want to take against one side

 

[Kenith]

Now that I think on it, I do think we were taught about a few religions in history classes (basic ones).
And I was in a public school most of the time.

Whatever their reason for not wanting to bring religious debate into the schools, I guess it being part of "history" circumvents it.

 

[Khoru]

I have a question for the Americans here: how much of other religions do you learn about in school over there? It depends on the school too obviously, but I'm just curious.

in like, 9th grade we learned a tiny bit about them in world history
and it was just major tenets and founders of like, christianity, judaism, islam, buddhism, and hinduism
that's pretty much it