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Godless..but smart about it!
You may have spotted this story earlier in the day...who knows the most about religion? The non-believers, at least according to a Pew poll of Americans.
What does that say about us?
I took the short version of the quiz on CNN and got 9 out of 10. And yes I am an Atheist.
ReplyDeleteThis story really isn't surprising to me. Atheists/Agnostics have likely done lots of studying of various religions in order to come to the conclusion that they are all wrong....or at least they hold no real answers about anything pertaining to how we got here or how we should live our lives. Many who claim religion (especially around these here parts) never bother to look past the end of their own nose, preferring to believe what they are told as opposed to searching for a different answer.
BTW, love the fish! I added mine about a month or so ago. They are so colorful!
ReplyDeleteI just took the poll as well and I scored a 12 out of 15 which gave me a 80%. I use to study this stuff and was going to be an ordained pastor but got out of it. Of course non belivers seem to know more about it becasue they watch more stations other then Fox news. Christians just expect to get what they need by sitting in a pew every Sunday and listening to a man or woman preach and then taking the world of the pastor. When I was a pastor, chruch members were more worried about what they were going to eat after the service then listen all the way through the service. There is no telling how many times I would pose a question at a study group and I would hear the answer"Well, preacher that is just how it is." I don't know that just my opinon so if you wish go ahead and move on with life. -Richard
ReplyDelete"Christians just expect to get what they need by sitting in a pew every Sunday and listening to a man or woman preach and then taking the world of the pastor."
ReplyDeleteTry a liturgical church such as Episcopal, Roman Catholic or Lutheran.
We Episcopalians are often called "the aerobic church" because we get plenty of exercise standing, kneeling and, yes, sitting. And we don't leave our brains outside the church door.
Kinda bias Jay. I am glad you can speak for all Episcopalians. Does going through the motions mean anything to you?
ReplyDeleteSure, "going through the motions," as you put it, is quite meaningful. Let's say that it's our version of Tai Chai.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I'm biased. So are you, Anon. And so is everyone.
We all have our rituals--the way we comb our hair, brush our teeth, start up our cars. Ritual is part of life.
Some years ago I taught a class, "Who was Jesus?" at a university in the NOrtheast. Two of the students were daughters of fundamentalist preachers. They had that attitude you mentioned--"Daddy said it, and that settles it." The others were more open-minded.