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Title: Say What?
Post by: MrStakhanovite on September 24, 2011, 08:57:47 PM
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!
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2011, 10:56:34 PM
Quote from: MrStakhanovite on September 24, 2011, 08:57:47 PM
I just registered.
Evidently

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I'm a full time student in Philosophy and Religious Studies.
Oh joy, a navel gazer who specialises in institutionalised superstitions.

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I'm a bit of a crank.
Join the club.

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I'm an Atheist.
Potentially a point in your favour.

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Come at me Bro!
Naaa, too tired ATM.

Welcome to HAF :)

Chris
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: MrStakhanovite on September 24, 2011, 11:33:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2011, 10:56:34 PMOh joy, a navel gazer who specialises in institutionalised superstitions.

Which part is the navel gazing, Philosophy and Religion or the University?
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on September 24, 2011, 11:52:08 PM
What
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: Stevil on September 25, 2011, 12:35:46 AM
Quote from: MrStakhanovite on September 24, 2011, 11:33:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2011, 10:56:34 PMOh 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.
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2011, 01:42:34 AM
Welcome! Why did you choose religion?
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: Always Amused on September 25, 2011, 04:36:57 AM
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.
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: MrStakhanovite on September 25, 2011, 05:24:48 AM
Quote from: Stevil on September 25, 2011, 12:35:46 AM
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?
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: MrStakhanovite on September 25, 2011, 05:26:15 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2011, 01:42:34 AM
Welcome! Why did you choose religion?

Thanks.

Religion is a pretty important and fascinating subject.
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: MrStakhanovite on September 25, 2011, 05:35:37 AM
Quote from: Always Amused on September 25, 2011, 04:36:57 AMWelcome. As you see, some here may not think philosophy and religion have value.

One of the reasons I signed up.

Quote from: Always Amused on September 25, 2011, 04:36:57 AMHowever, 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?


Quote from: Always Amused on September 25, 2011, 04:36:57 AMOh, 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.
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: McQ on September 25, 2011, 05:46:27 AM
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.

Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: MrStakhanovite on September 25, 2011, 05:50:09 AM
Quote from: McQ on September 25, 2011, 05:46:27 AM
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  :) 
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2011, 06:11:47 AM
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? ;D

Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: OldGit on September 25, 2011, 03:38:19 PM
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?
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: McQ on September 25, 2011, 04:35:37 PM
Quote from: MrStakhanovite on September 25, 2011, 05:50:09 AM
Quote from: McQ on September 25, 2011, 05:46:27 AM
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.
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: Happy Forever on September 25, 2011, 08:53:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2011, 10:56:34 PM
Naaa, too tired ATM.

Welcome to HAF :)

Chris

Hello brother,

I hope this forum has strict free speech rules.

All the best
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: Whitney on September 26, 2011, 01:33:43 AM
Quote from: Happy Forever on September 25, 2011, 08:53:20 PM
I hope this forum has strict free speech rules.

HAF allows the same kind of free speech that is allowed in any civilized household...here are the rules:  http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?board=9.0  A nice explanation of the limits of how free your speech can be was provided in your introduction thread.
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: MrStakhanovite on September 26, 2011, 03:25:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2011, 06:11:47 AM
I actually like philosophy though my knowledge of it is superficial...

Righteous.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2011, 06:11:47 AMand have an interest in the psychological and social aspects of religions (rather than their individual theologies).

That is largely what Religious Studies is made up of, it's a inter-disciplinary area, where people combine the Social Sciences like Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology with aspects of the Humanities like History and Philosophy.

Philosophy is my main interest, I typically deal in Logic and Metaphysics, which allows me to dabble in the Philosophy of Science and the Philosophy of Religion.

I spend a decent amount of time studying Christian Apologetics, and facilitating inter-faith events/dialogue.




Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2011, 06:11:47 AMHow would you describe your beliefs, if you don't mind my asking? ;D

I'm a Philosophical Naturalist, but not a physicalist. I think Abstract objects exist like Numbers and Properties. Pretty friendly with religious people, have good friends that are Pastors or in seminary, grew up in a secular household, so I don't really have a negative background with organized religion that a lot of Atheists have, so that is probably why I'm comfortable moving in religious environments.
Title: Re: Say What?
Post by: MrStakhanovite on September 26, 2011, 03:26:51 AM
Quote from: OldGit on September 25, 2011, 03:38:19 PM
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?

Comparative Religions is a good description, also covers the various ways one can study religion (Sociology for example), or history of a particular religion.