Ok, since they all insist we are part of a religion I propose creating one. Please tell me how it can be improved:
1. Services will be held every Friday night at the local bar/pub.
2. Your attendance is not required, nor will you suffer any repercussions for not attending.
3. You may choose to believe anything you like.
4. Discussions and theories will be chosen to tackle as the night goes on and the beer flows.
5. You are only required to pay your own bill. Your tithe will be to the waiter/waitress who is serving you on said evening.
6. The only god you may worship may or may not be the porcelain god at the end (or in the middle!) of the service.
7. You must be able to spell "atheist."
8. You should be nice to others, but since nothing will happen to you anyway, it is simply just good common sense and promoted by the Unholy Church of Unbelievers.
Ok, that's just off the top of my head...anything important that I missed?
2007-08-13 11:38:05 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
9. Sexual advances are welcome and encouraged.
*Thanks dimp! I really mean that. What are you praying about me for?
The spelling test is to get in the door, so everyone should be ok.
The official language shall be sarcasm. (I like that one)
Pastafarians welcome....and pink unicorn believers, etc...
Heidi-you will be in charge of the militant branch of the Atheist religion.
2007-08-13 11:51:12 · update #1
Of course Moondriven!!!! That, in fact, might be our only requirement!
2007-08-13 11:56:54 · update #2
Sign me up!
And I really like #9.
2007-08-13 11:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We already do that. We don't call it a religious service, but I am part of a group called the Beltway Atheists who meet periodically. We're a group that meets in the Washington, DC area.
We tend to meet at restaurants for a few drinks and appetizers. We don't limit invitees to atheists, but the topic will generally be towards atheism and the affect of religion on society. Attendance is not required and discuss tends to be free form.
And all of us know how to spell atheist.
2007-08-13 18:40:19 · answer #2 · answered by nondescript 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are all humanists actually. This can be our first sermon.
Humanism is a philosophy of life inspired by humanity and guided by reason. It provides the basis for a fulfilling and ethical life without religion.
Humanists make sense of the world using reason, experience and shared human values.
Humanists see no convincing evidence for gods, the supernatural, or life after death.
Humanists believe that moral values are properly founded on human empathy and scientific understanding.
Humanists believe we must live this life on the basis that it is the only life we'll have -- that, therefore, we must make the most of it for ourselves, each other, and our world.
Humanist philosophies have arisen separately in many different cultures over many thousands of years. Whether or not they use the term humanism, tens of millions of Americans and hundreds of millions of people around the world agree with the humanist philosophy of living a happy and productive life based on reason and compassion.
2007-08-13 18:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We'll doing this, we should also have a Den of Sin in the basement, to indulge in vices as we are prone to do. We should also burn crosses, upside down, in urine/holy water, all while using the American flag as a napkin while eat nothing but sacred/non-kosher meat (which covers about everything). And we should attempt to use God's name in vain as many times as possible each session. And, finally, we should attempt to collaborate on an answer to Big Bang start-up questions, so we can have a unified front on it.
2007-08-13 18:46:33 · answer #4 · answered by Heidi S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Reality
2007-08-13 18:49:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought that Atheism was an order that did not believe in organized religion, so how are you having Atheist Religion Services on Friday Night? (I am asking this question out of serious curiosity.)
2007-08-13 18:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by justkhail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the spelling test (7) before or after the service?
2007-08-13 18:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Good good...but I'm Atheist, but I'm already a member of the Pastafarian religion...I'm sorry, but I can still attend your bar right?
2007-08-13 18:43:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can eat, or drink, what ever you want...kosher or not.
You may not quote the bible to prove all your answers.
Great idea and a good start to the rules. I'll see you at the pub, and I'll buy you the first round.
2007-08-13 18:42:35 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't mix alcohol.if you cant
especially if your out of control and need to worship porcelain gods . that's the only other bad one next to black magic!
how about this question and thought fro all..
if this is it (and both possible heaven or no)should we do the best we can or nothing at all and why?
2007-08-13 18:46:25 · answer #10 · answered by macdoodle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋