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Cameron

Cameron

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I call it the Church of Reason and Uncertainty. Here are the initial tenants, which are not set in stone (no pun intended):

1. Humans are not presently capable of understanding how and why the universe was created, but should strive to answer those questions over time through science, logic, and reason.

2. It is arrogant to assume that whatever force created the universe looks, acts, or thinks like humans, or created it primarily for our benefit.

3. Because life is short and we don't know what comes after, we must strive each day to make the world as positive a place as possible for as many people as possible. One practices our religion by being kind to others, working with others, giving to others, and protecting others (except for those deemed "sinners," see below). The powerful should protect the weakest among us. One further practices our religion by using science, logic, and reason to try to advance human understanding and ability to improve the lives of others.

4. One's merit is measured by hard work, intellect, good works, and good will.

5. Sins:
  • Causing harm to others without provocation is sin.
  • Bigotry, racism, sexism, homophobia, etc., are sins.
  • Selfishness is sin.
  • Narcissism is sin.
  • Lying and misinformation are sins.
  • Corruption is sin.
5. Reward for merit / punishment for sin: because there may be no punishment or reward in an afterlife, it is our responsibility to hold up those of merit and hold down sinners. Those who demonstrate merit should be rewarded in school, business, and society. Sinners should be ostracized. Hiring, doing business with, or socializing with sinners is itself a sin.

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Of course, as a religion, we should be entitled to all the privileges of the first amendment, including the right to disobey any and all laws that do not accord with our beliefs.
 
Cameron said:
I call it the Church of Reason and Uncertainty. Here are the initial tenants, which are not set in stone (no pun intended):

1. Humans are not presently capable of understanding how and why the universe was created, but should strive to answer those questions over time through science, logic, and reason.

2. It is arrogant to assume that whatever force created the universe looks, acts, or thinks like humans, or created it primarily for our benefit.

3. Because life is short and we don't know what comes after, we must strive each day to make the world as positive a place as possible for as many people as possible. One practices our religion by being kind to others, working with others, giving to others, and protecting others (except for those deemed "sinners," see below). The powerful should protect the weakest among us. One further practices our religion by using science, logic, and reason to try to advance human understanding and ability to improve the lives of others.

4. One's merit is measured by hard work, intellect, good works, and good will.

5. Sins:
  • Causing harm to others without provocation is sin.
  • Bigotry, racism, sexism, homophobia, etc., are sins.
  • Selfishness is sin.
  • Narcissism is sin.
  • Lying and misinformation are sins.
  • Corruption is sin.
5. Reward for merit / punishment for sin: because there may be no punishment or reward in an afterlife, it is our responsibility to hold up those of merit and hold down sinners. Those who demonstrate merit should be rewarded in school, business, and society. Sinners should be ostracized. Hiring, doing business with, or socializing with sinners is itself a sin.

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Of course, as a religion, we should be entitled to all the privileges of the first amendment, including the right to disobey any and all laws that do not accord with our beliefs.
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Stupid post.

Try reading an "Introduction to Theism - why man needs a superior"

"Sin" along with "god" and "faith" are inventions to have control over people who are bigger and stronger than you.

"Afterlife" - the incredible lie that won't die.
 
4. One's merit is measured by hard work, intellect, good works, and good will.
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one's karma is determine by such
 
I mostly agree with the tenets but I won't be joining anything. The Church of Atheism, the Brights, Pastafarianism, LaVeyan Satanism, all had some interesting things I agreed with to varying degrees too, but that kind of thing just isn't for me. Maybe if I had grown up in a church and needed some kind of analogous structure. Secular humanism is probably the closest I've come to that kind of group.
 
Cameron said:
I call it the Church of Reason and Uncertainty. Here are the initial tenants, which are not set in stone (no pun intended):
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No easy task to form a new religion….good luck. Your sin list will get very close to affirming “for all have sinned”…..religion as it usually plays out is forming a tribe……and with a tribe creativity can be hindered…..
 
Cameron said:
I call it the Church of Reason and Uncertainty. Here are the initial tenants, which are not set in stone (no pun intended):

1. Humans are not presently capable of understanding how and why the universe was created, but should strive to answer those questions over time through science, logic, and reason.

2. It is arrogant to assume that whatever force created the universe looks, acts, or thinks like humans, or created it primarily for our benefit.

3. Because life is short and we don't know what comes after, we must strive each day to make the world as positive a place as possible for as many people as possible. One practices our religion by being kind to others, working with others, giving to others, and protecting others (except for those deemed "sinners," see below). The powerful should protect the weakest among us. One further practices our religion by using science, logic, and reason to try to advance human understanding and ability to improve the lives of others.

4. One's merit is measured by hard work, intellect, good works, and good will.

5. Sins:
  • Causing harm to others without provocation is sin.
  • Bigotry, racism, sexism, homophobia, etc., are sins.
  • Selfishness is sin.
  • Narcissism is sin.
  • Lying and misinformation are sins.
  • Corruption is sin.
5. Reward for merit / punishment for sin: because there may be no punishment or reward in an afterlife, it is our responsibility to hold up those of merit and hold down sinners. Those who demonstrate merit should be rewarded in school, business, and society. Sinners should be ostracized. Hiring, doing business with, or socializing with sinners is itself a sin.

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Of course, as a religion, we should be entitled to all the privileges of the first amendment, including the right to disobey any and all laws that do not accord with our beliefs.
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As far as religions go, yours does not sound too bad. 👍
Its certainly better than other religions I could name.
 
Will there be beer?
 
Chock Full o Nuts said:
Nuts? Oh hell no. They do not belong in cookies. Sorry, I'm out. :ROFLMAO:
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Damn, I assumed from your username you would love the nuts. But that's okay, the nuts aren't part of our doctrine. Our motto is to each their own. Don't like nuts, you don't have to have nuts!
 
Cameron said:
Damn, I assumed from your username you would love the nuts. But that's okay, the nuts aren't part of our doctrine. Our motto is to each their own. Don't like nuts, you don't have to have nuts!
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Maybe I just like terrible coffee. :D
 
I don't believe in the concept of "sin." Also, the only worthwhile stuff in your new "religion" already exists for existentialists.
 
Gordy327 said:
Sign me up! 😁
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please don't sign up Gordy, this religion will exit into the Toaster Oven....

this religion is better, may want to glom onto this one and go Street Preaching.....




@TorchofChristMinistries....
https://www.youtube.com/@TorchofChristMinistries
Fun fact, we were in the parking lot about to leave and a cop shows up and asks if we are ok. Questions me. Apparently someone called the police, tracked our location as we went, and must have said something crazy. Cop was totally cool once he figured out we were just preaching.11 days ago Pinned by @TorchofChristMinistries



blessings all, careful which religion yu sign up for. some like mine will help you if you need some help.


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The second you call something a religion it becomes corrupted.
 
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