If you had to convert...

Discussion in 'Religion & Philosophy' started by Moshty, Aug 9, 2019.

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Which religion would you convert to?

  1. Christianity

    4 vote(s)
    14.3%
  2. Islam

    2 vote(s)
    7.1%
  3. Judaism

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    7.1%
  4. Hinduism

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    3.6%
  5. Buddhism

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    28.6%
  6. Bahaism

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Other

    11 vote(s)
    39.3%
  1. Moshty

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    See, this already is so very hypothetical. And I thought you don't like hypothetical scenarios.. I don't believe everyone will convert. Why would anyone go to hell after that?
     
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    Just the opposite. You're the one here recruiting.
     
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    I agree very few people will convert because most people love their own lives more than they believe there is a better life after this. Let's hope none of us here ever have to take such a test.
     
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    Hinduism. I feel like I need a do over.
     
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    Then hypothetically, no one cares...
     
  6. Lil Mike

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    Probably if push comes to shove, I would convert to Mormonism. Sure, their origin story is goofy, but on the other hand, so are all the other ones. But the Mormons I've met have been nice people and would make good neighbors.
     
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  7. Moshty

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    Changing topic again?
     
  8. Moshty

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    I've understood that Mormons seem extra nice on the surface but once you join the cult it isn't easy to go back. Also I think they can't drink coffee...
     
  9. Moshty

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    You don't maybe. The world doesn't revolve around you. So why are you here?
     
  10. Moshty

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    It is fascinating. You can also choose a specific God I think. But they're pretty tough on you based on your background I hear.
     
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    The ones I've met are always clean-cut, respectful, and without vices. They probably live their religion better than those of other denominations. I'm not interested in converting to anything though, so I have no real answer to the OP's question. I would say that the New Testament is my religion, more so than any particular denomination.
     
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    Mormonism and Islam are both cults.
     
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    Agree. Mormons are very religious and do good works. However, religion and good works don't save anyone. Faith in Jesus is the only way. That's what separates Christianity from religious cults like Mormonism.
     
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    First, demanding that your question be answered.

    Second that only your choices can be considered.

    A true poll allows for answers that the poster did not provide and living with it. You are not doing that, hence it is not "just a poll", it is a demand that your choices be considered the only ones available. And you show a tendency to pout when other answers are provided. As stated, not a true poll, just a quest for confirmation of your pre-held beliefs.
     
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    What it sounds like to you is nothing further from the truth. Something you obviously do not care about.

    And no one has to choose a religion as it leaves out all of the non religious from your calculations. But I suspect that was your purpose in the first place.
     
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    And that matters how? No one cares what you do or do not believe.
     
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    Then you have no business trying to force an answer. You, to put it charitably, are trying to mislead the posters here.
     
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    I voted for other. Seemed the most logical choice.
     
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  19. Moshty

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    You're being ridiculous. The poll has an option 'other' which means other religion than the ones suggested. And this being a public forum everyone can answer or choose not to answer so I don't know where all this whining comes from. You don't like the question, don't answer it. Of you still need to complain, you either have a personal issue that has nothing to do with me or you should get a hobby.
     
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    Sorry I forgot how thin skinned atheists are.
     
  21. The Wyrd of Gawd

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    I would willingly die before I allowed myself to be converted to someone's BS religious fairy tale.
     
  22. Arjay51

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    As usual, trying (and failing) to be dismissive and condescending to any answer that you don't want.

    Yes, this is a public forum which entitles all of those who disagree with you to say so. Maybe it is YOU who should get a hobby.
     
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    If you could read, which apparently you cannot, you would see that I am not an atheist. That is another dismissive attempt to pigeon hole any who you cannot debate with. Of course, from your poll that would be everybody.
     
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    BTW, I stated that I do not care about any religion. How does that make an atheist of me? You are really dishonest.
     
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    If you're already rational and reject religion then the question is meaningless.
    If you subscribe to any of those religions then you may as well pick one at random because it makes little difference - they're all nonsense.
     

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