Does this religion work for you guys?

Started by SNP1, February 02, 2015, 05:53:45 PM

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SNP1

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PickelledEggs

Quote from: SNP1 on February 02, 2015, 05:53:45 PM
I think I found a great religion. The first temple in over 1000 years is being built for the Norse Gods.

http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/a-new-guard-for-asgard-iceland-building-first-temple-to-norse-gods-in-1000-years/article22743857/?service=mobile
I saw that. I thought it was pretty cool and seems pretty harmless. Just worshiping the sun and seasons and taking the stories of the gods as metaphors for the most part, from what I read about it. For me though, I'd have to opt out. Even if it was an "atheist religion" like Lavayan Satansim, I don't like herd mentality and I even dislike the thought of me being a part of herd mentality even more. No matter what it is.

dtq123

A dark cloud looms over.
Festive cheer does not help much.
What is this, "Justice?"

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Jason78

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stromboli

Vestal virgins? Probably not. Shield maidens? I could go with that. If "maiden" was optional.

Shiranu

If I lived in Iceland, I would most certainly join, that is amazing :D.
"A little science distances you from God, but a lot of science brings you nearer to Him." - Louis Pasteur

Hydra009

Quote from: Jason78 on February 03, 2015, 05:38:05 PMWhat's their policy on beer and wenches?
I'd hazard a guess that they're pro on both.  In Iceland, I'd imagine that those are the top two methods of staying warm.

Light Craftsman

I'll be passing through Iceland in June. Wish I had time for a side trip.
You cannot have a rational discussion with someone who holds irrational beliefs.

Solitary

They don't call it Iceland for nothing. I hate the cold. Of course in front of a fire place with a beautiful blue eyed blond would keep me warm  even if she were frigid.  :eek: :pidu: :super: Solitary
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aitm

The ritual of Blot…..really….Blot? Thats the best they could come up with? I could see if it was about hammering a virgin and everybody gets to see the blood stain…….well……maybe not really after all, we can't go around saying we should have a religion that advocates raping virgins eh?
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SkyChief

What? Not even an honorable mention for FSM?

Pastafarian Forever. 

Amen.

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Deidre32

“We see the stories as poetic metaphors and a manifestation of the forces of nature and human psychology.” << from the link

why is this shit necessary? i finally broke free of the need to cling to something other than reality...or distort reality to mean something other than it does. why not just appreciate reality for reality?

:/
The only lasting beauty, is the beauty of the heart. - Rumi

Deidre32

Quote from: PickelledEggs on February 02, 2015, 06:02:11 PM
I saw that. I thought it was pretty cool and seems pretty harmless. Just worshiping the sun and seasons and taking the stories of the gods as metaphors for the most part, from what I read about it. For me though, I'd have to opt out. Even if it was an "atheist religion" like Lavayan Satansim, I don't like herd mentality and I even dislike the thought of me being a part of herd mentality even more. No matter what it is.
This x 1000
The only lasting beauty, is the beauty of the heart. - Rumi