Say What?

[MrStakhanovite]

I just registered.

I'm a full time student in Philosophy and Religious Studies.

I'm a bit of a crank.

I'm an Atheist.

Come at me Bro!

[Tank]

I just registered.

Evidently

I'm a full time student in Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Oh joy, a navel gazer who specialises in institutionalised superstitions.

I'm a bit of a crank.

Join the club.

I'm an Atheist.

Potentially a point in your favour.

Come at me Bro!

Naaa, too tired ATM.

Welcome to HAF

Chris

[MrStakhanovite]

Oh joy, a navel gazer who specialises in institutionalised superstitions.

Which part is the navel gazing, Philosophy and Religion or the University?

[DeterminedJuliet]

What

[Stevil]

Oh joy, a navel gazer who specialises in institutionalised superstitions.

Which part is the navel gazing, Philosophy and Religion or the University?

It's great that University caters for the imaginative types too. No point letting facts get in the way of a good education.

[xSilverPhinx]

Welcome! Why did you choose religion?

[Always Amused]

Welcome. As you see, some here may not think philosophy and religion have value. However, I do, if studied within a scientific framework to understand more about how we humans got so damned superstitious! Certainly no OTHER answers there.

Otherwise, navel gazer is too kind a word. Though I did try it. It was the most fun while tripping.

Oh, I studied religion as a fundamentalist, then really studied it as an ex-fundamentalist. I'm sure your university would lean toward the latter.

[MrStakhanovite]

It's great that University caters for the imaginative types too. No point letting facts get in the way of a good education.

What sort of facts get in the way of Philosophy or Religious Studies?

[MrStakhanovite]

Welcome! Why did you choose religion?

Thanks.

Religion is a pretty important and fascinating subject.

[MrStakhanovite]

Welcome. As you see, some here may not think philosophy and religion have value.

One of the reasons I signed up.

However, I do, if studied within a scientific framework to understand more about how we humans got so damned superstitious! Certainly no OTHER answers there.

What does Philosophy done under a scientific framework look like?

Oh, I studied religion as a fundamentalist, then really studied it as an ex-fundamentalist. I'm sure your university would lean toward the latter.

Religious Studies isn't Theology, I don't think fundamentalists think much of religious studies.

[McQ]

Welcome to the forum.

I'm not exactly sure why people began immediately piling up on you for what you study, but I found the responses somewhat rude, since this is an introduction thread. I hope that trend doesn't continue.

I hope you find this a good place to discuss all kinds of topics with other people and that you also get some benefit and satisfaction as a member of the Happy Atheist Forum.

[MrStakhanovite]

Welcome to the forum.

I'm not exactly sure why people began immediately piling up on you for what you study, but I found the responses somewhat rude, since this is an introduction thread. I hope that trend doesn't continue.

I hope you find this a good place to discuss all kinds of topics with other people and that you also get some benefit and satisfaction as a member of the Happy Atheist Forum.

I didn't find them rude at all   

[xSilverPhinx]

I actually like philosophy though my knowledge of it is superficial, and have an interest in the psychological and social aspects of religions (rather than their individual theologies). I look foward to your contributions to this forum, especially since I've never encountered an atheist with your interests before.

How would you describe your beliefs, if you don't mind my asking?

[OldGit]

Welcome, MrStakhanovite!  I find it interesting that you chose to take religious studies.  Were you an atheist when you chose that course?  You said it's not theology; would it be more like comparative religion?

[McQ]

Welcome to the forum.

I'm not exactly sure why people began immediately piling up on you for what you study, but I found the responses somewhat rude, since this is an introduction thread. I hope that trend doesn't continue.

I hope you find this a good place to discuss all kinds of topics with other people and that you also get some benefit and satisfaction as a member of the Happy Atheist Forum.

I didn't find them rude at all   

Great! Happy to know that. I may have read into them too much then.