Entitled female, democrat and muslim, I can say what I want.

All religions suck. All of them

Even the International Church of Cannabis???

https://www.elevationists.org/

All religions suck. ALL OF THEM

You've piqued my curiosity. If I ask for reasons will you just say "All religions suck"? lol
Like Buddhism - what's the big problem with that one? Seems pretty harmless from my western perspective.

They all suck, every last one of them. Not because of their deeds but because they teach all their followers theirs is the only "right" one.
I believe God did not create man. Man created god just like he did with the Greek Mythology Gods.
But as an agnostic I am willing to say there may indeed be a God.
It's just that it can't be proven one way or the other and praying to a God, any God, does absolutely nothing. Nothing at all. Thoughts and prayers.

I don't think Buddhism says other religions are wrong. Though technically I'm not sure it's a religion.. seems more like a philosophical practice. What about all the addicts and alcoholics and convicts who turn their lives around after finding religion? It might not be good for you, but it works for a lot of people. Different strokes and whatnot

Believe whatever religion you want to believe, no sweat off my nose. Just don't force those beliefs onto not only myself but anyone else.
Religion may help those you speak of. Good for them!
No reason for them to preach what can't possible be proven.
There is a lot of religious folks who think they can do anything at all down here on earth simply because they will go to heaven for but one reason....they believe

You really have it out for religions dontchya? lol "force those beliefs", "preach what can't be proven". Pretty sure religious ppl just have faith, they don't need proof. And not sure if anyone is forcing it, except the mussies of course

I have absolutely no interest in an "afterlife". NONE NADA ZIPPO
Live the life I have to the best of my abilities and let the cards fall where they may.
The main problem I have with religious folk is they think they are morally/spiritually superior.
They don't need proof, they just believe but non believers are sinners. It is comical the teachings they teach when they themselves don't know. it is just their belief

Hm, that hasn't been my experience. Most religious ppl I know are pretty grounded. Really humble folk, the Christians. You also gotta realize that in any group, the loudest rarely represent the majority. You'll see Charlottesville and think all Republicans are racist. You'll see Westboro being stupid and you'll think all Christians hate gays or something.

Just the folk in your chosen religion are ok.
Typical religious person. It's all those other religions that cause the problems and misinform their followers. It's always someone else creating the problems.
I avoid that trap by saying they all religions suck. EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM

Westboro’s aren’t Christians. Neither are Mormons, Calvinists, Arians, and Quakars. Their beliefs are rooted in fundemental heresies not taught by Christ or any of his disciples.

"Why would I want to become religious? I don't.
Why do you want me to become religious? Have no clue.
Maybe this will help you out. All ORGANIZED RELIGIONS SUCK.
Is that better for you?"

Hahah woah, rehinge yourself, friend! I don't care whether or not you're religious, but proclaiming that all religions suck sounds pretty ignorant. I asked for clarification to see what your reasoning is. Turns out it's just b/c of stereotypes and ignorance. Tried to point that out to you, but seems like you don't have much interest in being rational. Carry on with your day, I'm done with you now :)

"I'm done with you now :)"

Oh how I hope you can keep that threat. I doubt it though

"Just the folk in your chosen religion are ok." I was sticking up for Buddhists earlier lol. And Jainism - when was the last time you heard of a scandal or anything bad with them? The only religions that have consistent problems are Islam and Scientology.

Good for you. You are a good religious person who just can't understand someone that doesn't believe. Why is that so hard for you to believe yet believe religious teachings?

I'm trying to pick apart the "all religions suck" part. Seems like you're just doing it out of laziness - to "avoid that trap" whatever that means. Most of your complaints are towards overly religious ppl who push they're beliefs on others. That's a seriously small minority of religious ppl. I think you're ignorant and I'm trying to get you to realize that so you can do something about it.

You assume I'm religious b/c I'm sticking up for religions. I'd caution against making assumptions. Tbh I've only been inside a church for weddings and funerals.

Why would I want to become religious? I don't.
Why do you want me to become religious? Have no clue.
Maybe this will help you out. All ORGANIZED RELIGIONS SUCK.
Is that better for you?

Hindu also is very inclusive. Frustrated the hell out of missionaries that would try to convert them and they would come back to Jesus statues next to Vishnu at Hindu prayer areas in the homes of the attempted converted. To the Hindus Jesus seemed like any other god to them so they added him to their lineup.

You're not actually agnostic, then. Not knowing if there is a god also involves not knowing whether prayer has any effect or not. If you claim it is completely useless, you are in essence saying you don't believe there is anyone listening. You've also said you believe that gods were created by man.. which is essentially an athiest position. You should probably just be honest and admit to being an atheist. Real agnosticism requires a less extreme position than the one you've taken, and absolutely nothing you've said in this thread backs up your claim of being agnostic - it is entirely an athiest rant.

Agnostic. Deal. Who said I don't pray?
Thoughts and prayers to you

"It's just that it can't be proven one way or the other and praying to a God, any God, does absolutely nothing. Nothing at all. Thoughts and prayers." So either you don't pray or you are insane, praying when you personally are so certain it is utterly useless. Which is it?

It's useless but i still do it. Just like trying to reason with you

verb
1.
think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic.
"humans do not reason entirely from facts"
synonyms: think rationally, think logically, use one's common sense, use one's head/brain;

You should really try harder, your understanding of "reason" seems to be quite flawed.

Just go away you religious freak

religious, lol. I'm ACTUAL agnostic, you fool. It's why your hypocrisy bugs me. Don't spew your athiest drivel and pretend it's agnosticism, it's nothing of the sort, and gives those who don't understand it the completely wrong impression.

Oh so you are recruiting for the Agnostics. Lol

Explain the trump curse then if there is no God

A combination of stupidity, greed and racism. Specific amounts vary per Trump voter and what they deem important to them.

Buddhism is a meme. If you want an Asiatic religion with some actual truth, look at Taoism. At least they got the balance part mostly right

They got as much wrong as they got right... lol

Regardless, it’s better than Buddhism

Haha I think you missed my joke. I was pretty proud of it too :( lol

Oh lol I’m blind

I got it

Not to the Rohingya in Myanmar, where Bhuddist Monk lead riots have razed villages, slaughtered many, forcing them to flee.

I agree with the rest of what you said, pretty much, though am not religious any longer myself.
Damagedgood make some good points. But I still see the positive aspects of religion, yet have railed hard against self righteous hypocrites.

Checked the Wikipedia on that and saw "ultra-nationalist Buddhists". Hahah! Never heard of such a thing. I wonder how they reconcile "desire is suffering" and "my country, my land!"

It's so bizarre I'm trying really hard not to laugh. The Monks literally lead the first marches and riots against them.

Then there's this sweet darling who the world cried for when she was under house arrest for years because she wanted to liberate the masses and turn the country into a Democracy:

Aung San Suu Kyi to keep Nobel Peace Prize despite UN saying ...
https://www.independent.co.uk › News › World › Asia

Aug 29, 2018 - Aung San Suu Kyi will not be stripped of her Nobel Peace Prize despite a United Nations report which said Myanmar’s military carried out an act of genocide against Rohingya Muslims. ... But the Norwegian Nobel Committee said her prize would not be withdrawn. ... “Aung San Suu Kyi won ..."

No, Octavia is right in this regard. Hell is a traditional Christian concept. However, he gets wrong the traditional Church’s (Orthodox Catholic Church) teachings on it (Most Protestant beliefs of hell are heresies). You can be saved from Hell through prayers from the living and mercy until the Final Judgement.

Are you saying the Bible isn't real Christian doctrine? Or just the parts that mention hell aren't?
I don't even get your basic argument here.