Religions

[Kitana85]

This is not a debate. Don't start fighting, I'll edit posts that start fighting... and if your an aithiest... don't judge the rest of us, and visa versa. Its just a poll. What religion are you (if Christian, what denomination, nondenominaitonal is fine if that is the case, and Jewish, what type ie reform, orthodo etc). Also, is that the religion you were born?




I'm Episcopalian, which is part of the Anglican Communion... for those of you who are still lost, its the church of England in America. I used to be a Conservative Jew.

[Happydude]

Athiest

[Morpheus1]

I believe in The prophecy of The One

[Vampyr]

:fanboy:

I'm a Christian. Denomination: Baptist

[Happydude]

I believe in The prophecy of The One
guess that makes two of us :p

[GameMaster]

If you want to know what everyone is, refer to several past topics identical/near identical to this one.

[Kitana85]

yeah, but that turned into a fight... truth be told, I'm looking for a list... thats not what I'm getting here... just a list... people

[jeepnut]

I was born and I remain Roman Catholic.

[GiMpY-wAnNaBe]

i was born orthodox, baptised catholic and i might be part jewish somewhere in the mix, but i'm an athiest. i kinda gave up on religion when i had this 400 pound total b*tch for gr.5 catholic school teacher...and being in her class convinced me that there was no god :)

[GameKinG]

Im a christian, but not really a denomination. Though, thats probably a denomination in its own.

[Xantar]

I was born a Theravada Buddhist and still am. I'm also atheist.

[Happydude]

I was born a Theravada Buddhist and still am. I'm also atheist.
so are you a buddhist, or an Athiest? cause those 2 kinda condritict each other, no?

[Bond]

Not really, Buddhism allows for a lot of flexibility in your individual beliefs.

[Xantar]

so are you a buddhist, or an Athiest? cause those 2 kinda condritict each other, no?

No, they don't. Buddha isn't a god and never claimed to be.

[Happydude]

oh...can you tell me about him then? cause i thought he was :unsure:


would'nt mind a PM, i just dont feel like doing research :unsure:

[DimHalo]

i was born into a family of presbyterians but was never baptised and rarely went to church. I have always been Christian.

I am in the process of joining the Catholic church.

[Bond]

oh...can you tell me about him then? cause i thought he was :unsure:


would'nt mind a PM, i just dont feel like doing research :unsure:
This should do the trick:

http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/basic-guide.htm

[Happydude]

thank you bond...that helped alot! :) +rep...

[Ginkasa]

I'm Christian and technically a Methodist although I don't really care about denominations or staying with just one or whatever. It just happens that the two churches I've gone to have been Methodist so..


*shrugs and walks away*

[Jewels]

im christian, baptized.. i have a question... if a christian is to merry a catholic what would there kids be? would there have to be a christian and catholic wedding??

[Kitana85]

For starters, Catholics are Christians... you know... the whole Jesus thing...
It depends on the church, quite often, they would get married in the noncatholic's church. Why would there be a need for a catholic wedding? Once the marrige license is filed, a couple is married.
The kids would be whatever the parents wanted them to be.
it used to be the religion of the mother, but that is no longer true

[Rndm_Perfection]

Loosely Christian

[jeepnut]

For starters, Catholics are Christians... you know... the whole Jesus thing...
It depends on the church, quite often, they would get married in the noncatholic's church. Why would there be a need for a catholic wedding? Once the marrige license is filed, a couple is married.
The kids would be whatever the parents wanted them to be.
it used to be the religion of the mother, but that is no longer true

Well, it's not that simple if the Catholic in the marriage is a strong practicing Catholic. The Catholic Church does not recognize a marriage if it is not performed in a Catholic Church by a Catholic priest. Also, if you are going to get married to a non-Catholic or a non-Christian in the Catholic Church, you must agree before the Catholic Church marries you to raise any children you have as Catholic.

Again, this only applies if the Catholic in the marriage cares about having their church recognize their marriage.

[Kitana85]

Hm, I have RC friends who married non-RC's, and they arent raising their children RC. But in any case, why does it matter if the church recognises it, if the state and GOD both recognise it? What extra does the church give in that capacity?

[thatmariolover]

I believe in God... :)

And that's about it. I really don't have a denomination. I was born into Catholicism, switched over to Lutheranism, looked at other stuff, but I really haven't found a religion that fits me (though now that I see that Buddhism website, I may read a bit). In all reality, I really dislike the lack of allowance for personal religious belief in a congregation. So at this point my relationship with a higher power is one on one.

[Blackmane]

Loosely Pentecostal Christian.

[Jewels]

For starters, Catholics are Christians... you know... the whole Jesus thing...
It depends on the church, quite often, they would get married in the noncatholic's church. Why would there be a need for a catholic wedding? Once the marrige license is filed, a couple is married.
The kids would be whatever the parents wanted them to be.
it used to be the religion of the mother, but that is no longer true


thak you for clearing that up..

[thatmariolover]

Loosely Pentecostal Christian.

Is it possible to be loosely Pentecostal? In all seriousness, no criticizm at all. It's just most Pentecostals I've met have been very... Strict to the lines.

[DimHalo]

Hm, I have RC friends who married non-RC's, and they arent raising their children RC. But in any case, why does it matter if the church recognises it, if the state and GOD both recognise it? What extra does the church give in that capacity?

Once again, how you raise your children depends on whether or not the Catholic person is really strong in their faith. Because part of being stron in the Catholic faith is trusting in the church. It is therefore very important for the church to be a large part of the marriage ceremony, especially since matrimony is one of the sacraments. In addition a part of marriage is to give yourself to your spouse, in doing this you are to give yourself up, by uniting to the way Jesus gave his life for his Church. So you are to take the Eucharist to unite with the Blood and Body of Christ. This would have to occur in the presence of the Catholic priest.

[Kitana85]

Why? Ask any RC priest... the ministers in the sacrament of marriage IS NOT the priest, it the couple getting married. And one can recieve the sacrament of the Eucharist in traditions other than RC.

Actually, what I just realised is that the original question comes down to this you CAN NOT have a 2nd wedding in a different denomination's church... you can have a second blessing, or a renewal of vows, but a second WEDDING is not possible as sacraments "take" the first time (with the possible exception of the sacrament of the Eucharist).

[Perfect Stu]

I'm:

Christian [>> Protestant >> United Church of Canada (baptism and confirmation)

I rarely attend Church though...

[DimHalo]

Why? Ask any RC priest... the ministers in the sacrament of marriage IS NOT the priest, it the couple getting married. And one can recieve the sacrament of the Eucharist in traditions other than RC.

Actually, what I just realised is that the original question comes down to this you CAN NOT have a 2nd wedding in a different denomination's church... you can have a second blessing, or a renewal of vows, but a second WEDDING is not possible as sacraments "take" the first time (with the possible exception of the sacrament of the Eucharist).


Hmm, now I am lost... when did the idea of a second wedding come in?

[Kitana85]

im christian, baptized.. i have a question... if a christian is to merry a catholic what would there kids be? would there have to be a christian and catholic wedding??

Jeepnuts slave, I realised we were going around in circles... Where did a second wedding come in... it came in the ORIGINAL QUESTION...thats all the original question asked...and the answer of course is... NO... there can only be one wedding, but if one wishes, there can be two "gatherings."

and I'll hide all these posts in a few hours so I'm not being hypocritical.

[Crono]

I was born Catholic, but I'm now agnostic.

[GiMpY-wAnNaBe]

I was born Catholic, but I'm now agnostic.
whats agnostic?

[Shadow_Link]

I'm a Muslim.

[Kitana85]

whats agnostic?
isn't sure

[Ginkasa]

isn't sure



More specifically: He believes that there is some sort of ultimate supreme being that has created the Earth and such but doesn't necessarily believe that this being is one of the ones that humans worship.



*shrugs and walks away*

[GiMpY-wAnNaBe]

More specifically: He believes that there is some sort of ultimate supreme being that has created the Earth and such but doesn't necessarily believe that this being is one of the ones that humans worship.



*shrugs and walks away*
i c, thank you

[Mechadragon]

I'm Atheist now, born Christian. Not sure what denomination it was, if any.