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Religion doesn't matter.
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Uploaded on 01/20/2008

I am continually annoyed that there is no name for my philsophy (that I know of, that is; if anyone knows an established name for this philosophy, please tell me). I am frustrated that I have only two choices when it comes to being a non-believer: atheism or agnosticism.

 I am neither atheist nor agnostic. I think that religion or the lack therof does not matter. I agree with atheists and agnostics most because they question ideas before accepting them.

 I think that what you do is what matters, and how you decide to do it. If your actions are unconisdered, the product of what you believe without questioning, then I disagree with what you do. If you can honestly say that you have thoroughly considered what you do before you do whatever it is you do, then I can understand.

I am going to give a name to this philosphy since I don't know if there is a real one (damn, "Actionism," "Nontheism," AND "Irreligion" are ALL taken, and NONE apply!): Untheism.

 This is a general discussion topic, please don't choose "Agree," "Neutral," or "Disagree."

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Re: Religion doesn't matter.

This is a hard subject because I completely understand where you are coming from with the scepticism of the established major religions. Blind faith can be a very scary thing. However simply "considering you actions" can be dangerous as well, logic alone without some sort of higher moral standard is probably responsible for many of the larger economic problems and social injustices we currently face today. There is the Golden Rule, treat others as you would like to be treated, that I suppose would fit into your philosophy. However that still doesn't consider the overall question of death and the greater meaning of life.

There is a very interesting book by Dr. Michael Newton who is a psychiatrist called Journey of Souls who takes a scientific look at the spiritual world. I highly recommend it.

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